Ethereum's performance today can be described as a "textbook" roller coaster. After a sudden plunge in the afternoon, the $3200 support level has become a life-and-death position. Holding this line still offers some buffer space, but once it is broken, a chain reaction could follow.
What’s even more heartbreaking is the policy-level uncertainty. This Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on tariffs from the Trump era, which is like the Damocles sword hanging over the market. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just a policy adjustment; historical data speaks volumes: the last time tariffs changed, ETH experienced a single-day plunge of 6%, and during the same period, $262 million in long positions were liquidated within 24 hours. That scene was like a domino effect—one after another.
The DeFi market reacts most敏锐. Data shows protocol trading volume has dropped by 20% in just half a day, and the once crowded mining pools are visibly losing popularity. Retail investors are also busy adjusting their positions, and the entire ecosystem is like squirrels preparing for winter—alert, cautious, waiting for the wind to settle.
The market nerves are very tense right now; even a slight breeze can trigger turbulence. This shadow is unlikely to dissipate in the short term.
But this is also a moment of differentiation. Some are shouting "the bottom-fishing window is open," while others have shifted to defensive positioning. Community discussions are even more heated than trading activity. Honestly, guessing bottoms and tops has always been a futile effort; the real survival rule is simple: protect your principal. Until policy dust settles, managing risk is much wiser than blindly increasing positions. Many exchanges have demonstrated resilience through stable risk control systems during this turbulence, which provides a rare sense of reassurance for users. The subsequent policy implementation and market reactions are worth continuous attention, so everyone should remember to adjust their strategies in time.
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BearMarketMonk
· 11h ago
$3200 is really the life and death line. Once broken, it's all over.
The policy thing is really ridiculous, feeling like manipulating the market rhythm.
Bottom fishing? That's a joke. Now is the time to reduce positions.
Retail investors are about to get cut again. No matter how you hide this time, you can't escape.
DeFi data has dropped by 20%, most people's confidence has already dispersed.
Let's wait for the court's ruling. Whatever is said now is just a waste of time.
Holding onto the principal is winning; everything else is just a waste of time.
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MEVSupportGroup
· 22h ago
If I can't hold 3200, I'll really cry. Capital is the most important, everyone.
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Again, policy interference. This is just a casino, even more psychological warfare than Trump.
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DeFi down 20%? Retail investors have already run away. Those still here are gamblers.
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Bottom fishing? I think it's like picking up blades. Let's wait until the dust settles.
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Risk control system? Wake up. Once tariffs are imposed, it's all just for show.
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Better to miss out than get trapped. This wave is really suffocating.
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Community enthusiasm exceeds trading activity, indicating everyone is watching and no one dares to take over.
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Guessing the bottom or the top is indeed pointless. I've already shifted to a defensive stance. Staying alive is more important than anything.
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The scene of 2.62 billion liquidation still lingers in my mind. How good can it get this time?
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This domino analogy is spot on. It feels like it's about to trigger at any moment.
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FancyResearchLab
· 01-10 00:55
Another "textbook-level" explosion of a smart contract, now mastered. The 3200 defense line? Theoretically feasible, but in practice, Luban No.7 is back under construction.
Let me try this smart trap first—once the tariff policy is implemented, a $262 million position starts a domino effect. Basically, it’s locking yourself in again. As DeFi mining pools lose popularity, isn’t that just a good story?
Guessing the bottom and top? Maximum academic value, minimum practical value. Protecting the principal is the key, everything else is just another useless innovation.
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AirdropHunterKing
· 01-07 17:45
Why hasn't the 3200 defense line been broken yet? I deliberately memorized the wallet address three times, and ended up panicking for nothing haha
Before the policy implementation, I was a turtle party, saving on gas fees
Last year during the tariff wave, I was directly caught in a 2.6 billion liquidation tide, a bloody lesson everyone
Now let's see how Friday plays out, a bottom-fishing window? Let me verify the wallet address first
DeFi trading volume dropped so sharply, my mining profits are probably halved too, all the small gains I made before have been fed to the dogs
I only dare to move below 3000 yuan, now just waiting
Talking about stabilizing the principal, I already withdrew everything into stablecoins long ago, this wave I am the most timid one in the defensive formation
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notSatoshi1971
· 01-07 17:44
If 3200 can't hold, it's the end. Honestly, this wave of policy risk is too great; better to retreat first.
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Here comes the Sword of Damocles again. Every time I say that, the market still rebounds as usual.
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DeFi popularity drops by 20%? It looks lively to me, just big players cutting retail investors.
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Stabilizing principal is the right thing to say, but who can resist when a bottoming opportunity appears?
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Is 3200 a defensive line? It looks like paper to me.
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Don't play before policy decisions are made. This is the easiest time to get caught.
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Exchange risk control systems? Ha, during a sharp decline, they still get stuck.
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Squirrels store food and know when to eat; here, we're all gamblers.
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Guessing the bottom or top is indeed a waste of effort, but stop-loss levels must be set properly.
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TokenomicsTrapper
· 01-07 17:29
nah this 3200 support line is already cooked tbh, watched the same pattern play out before vesting unlocks hit... classic exit pump energy
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ChainWallflower
· 01-07 17:28
3200 can't hold, it's really over. I didn't dare to act before the policy implementation on Friday.
Better to run early than to wait for death; I'm more afraid of missing out than bottom fishing now.
I've seen blood on tariffs before; I still remember the scene of 262 million liquidation. This time, I need to be even more careful.
DeFi people have all left, mining pools are dead quiet, it seems everyone is just watching the show.
Honestly, now the most important thing is to protect the principal; everything else is just clouds. Stay steady and don't take risks.
Ethereum's performance today can be described as a "textbook" roller coaster. After a sudden plunge in the afternoon, the $3200 support level has become a life-and-death position. Holding this line still offers some buffer space, but once it is broken, a chain reaction could follow.
What’s even more heartbreaking is the policy-level uncertainty. This Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on tariffs from the Trump era, which is like the Damocles sword hanging over the market. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just a policy adjustment; historical data speaks volumes: the last time tariffs changed, ETH experienced a single-day plunge of 6%, and during the same period, $262 million in long positions were liquidated within 24 hours. That scene was like a domino effect—one after another.
The DeFi market reacts most敏锐. Data shows protocol trading volume has dropped by 20% in just half a day, and the once crowded mining pools are visibly losing popularity. Retail investors are also busy adjusting their positions, and the entire ecosystem is like squirrels preparing for winter—alert, cautious, waiting for the wind to settle.
The market nerves are very tense right now; even a slight breeze can trigger turbulence. This shadow is unlikely to dissipate in the short term.
But this is also a moment of differentiation. Some are shouting "the bottom-fishing window is open," while others have shifted to defensive positioning. Community discussions are even more heated than trading activity. Honestly, guessing bottoms and tops has always been a futile effort; the real survival rule is simple: protect your principal. Until policy dust settles, managing risk is much wiser than blindly increasing positions. Many exchanges have demonstrated resilience through stable risk control systems during this turbulence, which provides a rare sense of reassurance for users. The subsequent policy implementation and market reactions are worth continuous attention, so everyone should remember to adjust their strategies in time.