2026-01-18 09:22:11

RIVER's recent market movement is quite interesting——from a bottom of 16.120 all the way up to 25.850, now oscillating around 25.4. The manipulative tactics of the big players are quite obvious.

Do you remember the wave that dumped recently? Trading volume shrank dramatically, a textbook case of accumulation and shakeout. Then it suddenly accelerated upward, breaking away from the cost zone, which not only shakes out retail investors but also gives the big players ample space to unload.

The current situation is a repeated tug-of-war at high levels, creating the illusion of "continued growth" through this up-and-down oscillation, attracting late-coming funds to buy in. Watching the changes in large holdings reveals this—bullish positions are shrinking, bearish positions are accumulating, but the total holdings haven't increased. What does this indicate? It means big funds are quietly rotating hands.

In the short term, if it can't break through the 26-27 range, downward pressure will be significant. My advice is to lock in profits gradually around 25-26. If it falls below 22, it would be more prudent to go short accordingly.

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BankruptcyArtist

· 01-18 09:52

Got it, it's another classic manipulation play by the big players... accumulating shares, shaking out weak hands, and then pushing up to sell. How long can this script go on? Retail investors are still dreaming at 25 yuan, while the big players have already quietly entered and exited. If it doesn't break 27, it will fall; this logic is pretty solid, I believe. Bro, your analysis definitely has some substance, but I'm still hesitant. Waiting for it to drop to 22 before buying again feels more secure. Hey, how often do you see the phenomenon of the long-short ratio narrowing... This manipulation of oscillating up and down by the big players, treating retail investors like monkeys... I just want to see how long they can hold it.

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ruggedNotShrugged

· 01-18 09:51

Here are several comments with different styles: --- A typical wash trading pump and dump, retail investors are still foolishly buying in. --- Breaking below 26-27 is really concerning; I've seen this kind of trend before. --- The phrase "big players quietly changing hands" hit me. Do you still dare to buy now? --- Basically, it's a dump. I've already sold in batches. --- This tactic is really old school. Let's see if the subsequent funds still support it. --- Breaking below 22 to short? Brother, you're too optimistic. --- Accumulation and shakeout → Rallies → High-level consolidation → Dumping, the script is so familiar. --- It feels like the bulls are bleeding out; the fact that open interest hasn't increased is quite interesting.

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ImpermanentSage

· 01-18 09:51

It's the same old trick again. The dealer hasn't played any new tricks with RIVER. If you can't get past the 25-dollar level, you really need to run, don't wait. Wait... Is this data real-time? Why do I feel like I've been cut? This kind of fluctuation is really disgusting, stop-loss can be triggered both up and down. Small retail investors are just giving away money here; consider entering only below 22.

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PonziDetector

· 01-18 09:51

I'll be straightforward, this Zhuangzi's tactics are too old-fashioned. The routine of accumulating funds, shaking out traders, and then pushing up to sell off is played every year. The real problem is that some people keep falling for it every time. Don't be greedy at the 25 yuan level; locking in profits is not wrong. Last time, I was caught in a five-point loss because I was optimistic. Now, as long as there's profit, I just sell and run. If it can't break through 26-27, it's game over? Then just wait and see. Anyway, I've already cut my position in half. Basically, it's a game for high-position chasers. Don't hold on stubbornly; taking profits when the time is right is the key.

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StrawberryIce

· 01-18 09:50

After playing with coins for so long, this trick of pulling out and escaping is really old school. RIVER's move this time is textbook operation. I've seen this kind of repeated fluctuation at high levels many times. To put it nicely, it's consolidation; in reality, big players are quietly offloading, while retail investors still foolishly think a new high is coming. Wait, with such shrinking volume, can it really go up again? I feel like the 26 level is very hard to pass. Bro, your suggestion of locking in profits in batches sounds pretty good, but I already cut my position a long time ago. Let's wait and see. I'm just worried that if 22 breaks down, a bunch of stop-loss orders will come crashing down.

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TokenCreatorOP

· 01-18 09:49

The market maker's set of washout techniques are really one after another; retail investors are just exhausted by this kind of volatility. Only dare to act after breaking below 22? Your risk awareness is decent; I would have already run at 25.5. RIVER's recent high-volume move is insufficient; it really feels like they are about to unload.

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