2026-01-06 11:26:31

Recently, there have been some unusual signs in the ETH market. After the price surged to around 3266, the overall trend started to appear somewhat weak — a classic divergence signal between volume and price. On the surface, the price still seems to be gradually rising, but the trading volume bars below are gradually shrinking. The logic behind this is clear: the main funds driving the price up have already quietly exited, leaving mostly retail traders who are afraid of missing out and are following the trend.

From the 1-hour chart, the overall movement looks soft and feeble, like a bow at its limit, trying to push higher but lacking strength. Even more interesting is the 15-minute level, where the 3266 level feels like a thorn stuck in the flesh. The price has approached breaking below several times but was pulled back each time. Many traders seeing this might think "the support level is really strong," and rush into the market impatiently, not realizing that this could be a deliberate fake created by the main players — appearing strong on the surface but actually designed to attract the last wave of follow-up funds to buy in.

In simple terms, ETH currently shows a "prosperous on the surface, weak internally" situation. This kind of oscillating market tests the patience even more than a straightforward decline because the uncertainty is greater, volatility is more frequent, and it’s easiest to lose judgment amid the repeated ups and downs.

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ConsensusBot

· 19h ago

Level 3266 is being pulled back repeatedly. I think the main force is fishing; don't follow the trend. --- The divergence between volume and price is so obvious, retail investors are still taking the bait. Laughing to death. --- Weak rebounds are even harder to endure than sharp declines. I've already exited to observe. --- When the market is soft and sluggish, it's best to stay out of position until clear signals appear. --- Haha, it's another story of strong support levels; next time it will break through. --- Volatility kills people. Those whose mentality collapses are all in this kind of market. --- The main force's tactics are deep; level 3266 has made me see clearly. --- This market looks really weak; it feels like a breakdown is imminent.

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MonkeySeeMonkeyDo

· 01-08 04:22

Damn it, it's the same old weak rebound trick again. After the main players suck the last drop of blood, they should run.

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DataPickledFish

· 01-07 14:26

It's the old trick of price and volume divergence again. I'm already tired of the 3266 spike. Does anyone still get fooled by the support level?

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ReverseTrendSister

· 01-06 15:07

3266 is another buy-in point; retail investors are waiting for a rebound, but the main players have already left.

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Degen4Breakfast

· 01-06 11:56

It's the same old trick, the main force accumulating shares. The 3266 level is really being tested repeatedly, it's just annoying to watch. What are retail investors doing? Still waiting for a rebound to buy in? The divergence between volume and price is so obvious, yet some people still don't believe it. The soft and sluggish movement is just a waste of time; it's better to wait for a breakdown confirmation before taking action. Really, this kind of oscillation is the easiest way to lose money, even more uncomfortable than a direct plunge. The main force is putting on a show, and we're just watching the show. Who will laugh last is still uncertain. Breaking below 3266 is the real signal; right now, it's all just bluffing.

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MidnightTrader

· 01-06 11:56

It's the same old tactic of the big players setting a trap. The 3266 level feels like a bait, and retail investors are jumping in one after another. I'm just watching without moving.

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FomoAnxiety

· 01-06 11:54

It's the same old game of divergence between price and volume, the main force just loves to trick retail investors into entering the market --- That level at 3266 really teases people, pushing up then dropping down, old trick --- Superficially prosperous but internally weak? Sounds like my wallet --- The most torturous thing in a volatile market is missing out on opportunities, afraid of being trapped after entering, I choose to be numb --- Is the main force accumulating? Then I'll just keep watching the show, I’ve already seen through it but I won’t say anything --- With such obvious shrinking volume, who still dares to chase? Quite brave --- A bow at its last strength is still a bow, some people believe this saying --- Every time I see this kind of analysis, I get itchy, but I dare not act --- Support levels are all fake, but you still believe --- Forget it, just keep lying down, this market makes me want to vomit

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RektButAlive

· 01-06 11:53

I also saw that thorn at 3266. Isn't this just the main force fishing?

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StakeHouseDirector

· 01-06 11:53

Is this another attempt to cut the leeks? The 3266 level clearly looks like a trap set for retail investors. People have already left, yet the price is still rising; isn't this just a pump to sell off? With such fierce volatility, it's safer to stay on the sidelines and wait; don't be fooled by false breakouts. The main force's tactics are so old-fashioned, doing the same thing every time. But on the other hand, this trend is indeed a bit strange; I need to watch it a bit more.

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DeFiDoctor

· 01-06 11:34

The phenomenon of volume-price divergence indeed has a typical clinical presentation—obvious signs of capital outflow, meaning it looks like it's going up but no one is really buying in. The detail of 3266 being repeatedly pulled back is very interesting; I recommend regularly reviewing the main force's intentions to avoid being fooled by false support.

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