ChainSherlockGirl

Recently, while analyzing ADA's price movement, I wanted to share a technical analysis tool I often use—Vega Channels. This method is actually based on EMA (Exponential Moving Average) lines and is useful for identifying trend directions and support/resistance levels.
My core settings are the 144 EMA and 169 EMA lines. The 144 EMA is my main support and resistance indicator, while the 169 EMA helps confirm the trend. If you want a deeper analysis, you can add the 576 EMA to observe the larger trend, or combine it with short-, medium-, and long-term EMAs like 9, 99, and 200 for a multi-angle vi

Lately, I've been seeing many discussions about why bull markets always experience slow rises followed by sharp drops. I have some observations I’d like to share.
Interestingly, during the formation of a bull market, most people don’t actually believe it’s a bull market. Think about it—only when the overall market doubles, hits new all-time highs, and many stocks increase five to ten times in value do people admit, “Oh, this is a bull market.” But during the process, the market is filled with skepticism.
It’s precisely because of this widespread doubt that bull markets tend to show slow rises

Recently, I’ve been studying the iteration process of blockchain projects, which has deepened my understanding of why testing environments are so important. Cryptocurrency projects are very cautious every time they launch new features; a single bug could affect millions of users, so a comprehensive testing process is essential before going live.
This is the core value of testnet. Simply put, a testnet is an exact replica of the mainnet where developers can experiment with new features and test protocol changes without worrying about damaging the main network. Changes to the mainnet are irrever

Recently, many people have been discussing SOL's trend, with many believing it is forming an ascending flag pattern and expecting a rebound. But I took a close look at the candlestick chart and found that the situation isn't as optimistic as it seems.
Honestly, the downward channel and the ascending flag pattern can look very similar visually, making them easy to confuse. But to master technical trading, you need to learn how to distinguish between them, because that determines your trading strategy.
In my trading experience, I’ve noticed that many people make the mistake of interpreting a cha

Dry goods are here, brothers! I’ve personally practiced this myself, and it really still has some depth to it. For the Sol trend movements that many big players can’t understand, you can actually interpret them using the 1-2-3 rule.
First, let’s talk about the three main types of trend. The longest is the primary trend—you may need to run it for several years; second is the corrective trend, usually an adjustment over a few weeks or a few months; and finally there are short-term fluctuations, which are happening every day. Behind all these trends, they actually follow the same three stages—fir

Recently, I revisited Chan Theory in depth and truly understood why so many people admire this system. To put it simply, Chan Theory transforms market chaos into an orderly rule-based system, allowing you to see every pulse of price movement clearly.
The core is actually one sentence: the trend will eventually end perfectly. It sounds simple, but the underlying logic can solve all trading problems in free markets. Uptrends must end, downtrends must end, which means every trend can be precisely located. Once you understand this, you'll realize why some can consistently profit in the market whil

I’ve always believed that MACD is the most practical indicator in technical analysis, but few people truly know how to use it flexibly. Recently, many have asked me how to use MACD to catch buy signals, especially regarding the details of the golden cross below the zero line. Today, I want to share my practical experience.
Honestly, MACD may seem complicated, but at its core, it revolves around the interaction between the DIF and DEA lines, along with the changes in the histogram. Many people only look at the surface, so their buy and sell timing is always a bit off. I’ve found that real exper

Lately, I've been seeing people frequently discuss the term "Degen" in the community, and I feel it's necessary to clarify this concept.
Speaking of Degen, it's actually a group of particularly adventurous traders in the crypto world. The term originates from gambling slang meaning "degenerate," but in the Web3 community, it has taken on a new meaning. Degen usually refers to those who trade in an extremely risky and speculative manner, willing to take on huge risks to pursue quick profits. Interestingly, many Degen traders actually take pride in this, viewing it as a symbol of embracing the s

I've been using Bubble Maps to analyze on-chain data recently, and honestly, it's way more enjoyable than traditional Etherscan methods. In the past, tracking token flows meant digging through oceans of data, but now a single map can clearly show who holds what and how they’re trading.
Its core logic is actually quite simple: each wallet is represented as a bubble, with the size indicating the amount of tokens held, and lines between bubbles showing transaction relationships. This way, large whale wallets are easily recognizable, and you can also see potential connections between different wal

Recently, a friend asked me about SMS verification platforms, so I decided to organize the pitfalls I've encountered. Honestly, using a Chinese phone number temporarily to receive SMS verification codes or test overseas website interfaces by buying a new SIM card isn't cost-effective. SMS verification platforms become the most convenient choice.
I've tried several platforms; some fail to receive verification codes, some are so slow that it takes half a day, but I finally found a few that are relatively stable. SMS-Activate and 5SIM perform the best overall, with verification codes arriving wit

Recently, I saw a long post by Ma Rong. She said that she has been divorced for almost nine years, yet she ended up with nothing—neither money nor property to speak of. She only has a four-digit bank balance, and she even doesn’t dare to attend her children’s parent-teacher meetings. And I was just thinking: how could she be so different from that woman who used to be so flashy and looked down on Wang Baoqiang?
To be honest, back then, Ma Rong was just an ordinary girl. She only became well-known because of the halo of Wang Baoqiang. While spending her husband’s money, she kept glancing around

Recently, there has been increasing discussion within the Federal Reserve about the impact of AI. Lisa Cook has raised a noteworthy point — she believes that the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence could push up unemployment rates in the United States, which is precisely the most challenging issue the Fed is currently facing.
Honestly, this concern is not unfounded. We see all industries accelerating the deployment of AI, from manufacturing to services, and the efficiency gains come at the cost of structural employment pressures. The problem is, if unemployment in the U.S. truly ris

To understand the logic of trading markets, first you need to grasp the concepts of bullish and bearish trading, which are the foundation of all trading strategies.
Let's start with what "bullish" means. Being bullish means betting that an asset will go up. You buy in and wait for it to appreciate. For example, you buy one Bitcoin at $20,000, thinking it will eventually rise to $25,000. If it does go up, you sell it and make a $5,000 profit (minus transaction fees). This is the most basic bullish strategy. In simple terms, being bullish means you believe a certain asset will increase in value.

Recently, I’ve been studying some financial history and suddenly thought of the Dutch Tulip Mania. This story from the 17th century still holds quite a bit of relevance today.
Let’s start with the background. In the 17th century, the Netherlands had just gained independence from Spanish rule, and its economy was beginning to soar. People were unprecedentedly wealthy. At the same time, the Black Death was ravaging the Netherlands, with death and wealth existing side by side. The psychological gap led people to crazily pursue symbols of status. During this period, tulips were introduced to Europ

Recently, I've been studying investment returns and noticed that many people still have a bit of confusion about the concept of CAGR. Actually, CAGR stands for Compound Annual Growth Rate, which is one of the most practical indicators for evaluating investment performance. I think it's worth understanding it thoroughly.
In simple terms, CAGR tells you how much an investment has grown on average each year over a specific period. It is not the actual annual return rate but a representative figure assuming your investment grows at the same rate every year and profits are reinvested at the end of

Recently, many people have been asking what a wedge shape actually is. I think it's necessary to explain this important concept in technical analysis.
A wedge is essentially a price pattern where the trendlines converge over time, both slanting in the same direction, eventually meeting at a point. If you've looked at candlestick charts, a wedge looks like a space that is gradually being compressed, with price fluctuations becoming smaller and smaller until a breakout occurs.
I personally use this pattern more often in short-term trading because a wedge is fundamentally a short- to medium-term

Recently, I've seen quite a few discussions about the classic M-top pattern, which is indeed a common reversal signal we encounter during technical analysis.
Speaking of the M-top, it's essentially a double top that looks like the letter "M." During a sustained price increase, it forms two nearby peaks, called the left shoulder and the right shoulder. Theoretically, the two peaks should be roughly the same height, but in actual movement, the left shoulder is usually slightly lower than the right, with a difference of about 3% being quite common.
I've noticed that the most critical feature of t

Recently, a friend asked me how to use MACD, and I realized that many people only have a superficial understanding of this indicator. Instead of just explaining buy and sell signals, it's better to clarify the MACD formula and the underlying logic, so you can truly understand its value.
First, let's talk about what MACD is. Its full name is Moving Average Convergence Divergence. The Chinese translation is smooth moving average of convergence and divergence. The core idea is quite simple: use three components (the fast line DIF, the slow line DEA, and the energy histogram) to capture price tren

I recently came across an interesting news story: a certain politician's cold wallet that was seized is still being cracked. This made me curious—since cold wallets are touted for security, why are they still being hacked? The answer actually involves a deep understanding of blockchain wallets.
Many newcomers to the crypto world are confused about what a wallet actually is. Simply put, a cryptocurrency wallet doesn't store assets like a bank account; it's a digital container that allows you to store, send, and receive virtual assets. Think of it as a passport in the blockchain world, represent

Recently, I’ve seen many beginners in the community losing money. After asking around, I realized they don’t even know what stop-loss means, let alone using take-profit and stop-loss orders. Honestly, these two tools are the lifelines of trading for me. Without them, I would have been eliminated by the market long ago.
Let’s start with take-profit. Simply put, it’s about knowing when to lock in your gains after making money. I believe many people have experienced this: watching the coin price rise steadily, thinking it can go higher, only to see it turn around and fall back, turning what was p