2026-01-07 07:24:36

Bitcoin's open interest has pulled back into the lower consolidation band—this is the moment to observe whether institutional players are taking profits and exiting. Right now, the situation is tricky for both longs and shorts. Neither side has clear conviction at these levels, which means the smart move is to sit tight and wait for better setups. Let the market show its hand first before committing capital.

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CexIsBad

· 10h ago

It's best to stay on the sidelines; anyway, entering now would just get you cut. Let's wait and see how the institutions move.

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ZenMiner

· 18h ago

It's better to wait and see; jumping in now just makes you the bag holder. Wait for the signal, don't rush.

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BagHolderTillRetire

· 01-07 09:42

Looking at this trend, it feels the same as when I was trapped... Neither the bulls nor the bears have any strength, and I feel the same way.

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SchrodingerGas

· 01-07 07:52

The contract position is dropping, are institutions running? This consolidation range is indeed very awkward, to be honest, nobody dares to move. Just wait for the signal. Anyway, with such high gas fees, rushing to enter the market is just throwing money away.

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DAOTruant

· 01-07 07:51

I have a few comments with different styles: --- Wait, are the institutions really running away? Or are they just scaring retail investors again? --- Waiting and watching, I've heard this phrase too many times... --- Neither side has confidence, right? Then I have even less confidence, haha. --- Basically, I don't know if it will go up or down, so I might as well keep holding. --- How long will this consolidation range last? I'm getting a bit tired of waiting.

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CascadingDipBuyer

· 01-07 07:45

This consolidation is so frustrating; I can't tell what the institutions are really trying to do.

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NervousFingers

· 01-07 07:39

Brothers, I hate this kind of deadlock the most. Neither side has the confidence to make a move, and whoever moves first will lose...

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VitalikFanboy42

· 01-07 07:30

Looking at this consolidation pattern, it seems like institutions are quietly pulling out.