As of 2026-01-01 22:35 (BTC/USD, CoinMarketCap), the short-term strategy and indicators are as follows, with strict stop-loss enforcement

Core Indicators (4-hour)

• RSI: approximately 42 (neutral leaning weak, no overbought or oversold signals)

• MACD: below zero line, bearish momentum slowing, no golden cross

• Moving Averages: under pressure at MA20/MA50, short-term bearish

• Sentiment: Fear and Greed Index around 27 (Fear)

Key Price Levels (USD)

• Resistance: 88,800-89,300 (intraday strong resistance); 90,000 (trend boundary)

• Support: 87,000-87,500 (intraday support); 86,500-86,700 (strong support)

• Defensive: beware of dropping below 86,000, watch for further decline to 85,000

Short-term Strategy (quick entry and exit, strict position control ≤10%)

• Long Position: try small positions at 87,000-87,500, stop-loss at 86,400; target 88,800-89,000, take profit in stages

• Short Position: try small positions at 88,800-89,300, stop-loss at 89,500; target 87,200-87,000, take profit in stages

• Wait-and-See: when oscillating within the range without clear signals, wait for breakout/breakdown before following up

Risk Control Iron Rules

1. Single trade stop-loss no more than 2% of capital

2. In volatile markets, avoid chasing highs or selling lows, enter and exit in stages

3. After breakout/breakdown, wait for 1-2 four-hour candles to confirm before entering the market