2026-01-17 05:24:18

There is an old saying in trading that is very accurate— the moment resistance is broken, its identity is completely reversed, transforming from suppression into support.

Yesterday’s move perfectly exemplified this logic. The initial resistance level was strongly broken through, immediately turning into support and holding off subsequent sell-offs. This is not a short-seller’s counterattack, but a sign that the main force is doing a shakeout at this level—shaking off those retail traders lacking confidence, while also testing how strong the actual support in this area is.

See, being able to precisely retest the previous high and then stop indicates what? It shows that this is indeed a golden demand zone. Not only can it absorb selling pressure, but it also confirms the trend’s direction.

From a technical perspective, a violent breakout combined with precise retesting is a prelude to trend acceleration. The bullish logic chain is very clear: the trend is moving upward, and what needs to be done is to follow the rhythm.

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CexIsBad

· 01-19 20:55

It's the same manipulation tactic again; retail investors are still struggling with support and resistance, while the main players have already exited.

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GovernancePretender

· 01-18 13:17

The theory of resistance turning into support is indeed useful, but the key is whether the main players are willing to buy in. I also watched that move yesterday, and it definitely felt like a shakeout. Precise pullback? I've heard that phrase too many times, and it often ends with a counterattack. Follow the rhythm, but be careful because the rhythm might just be a smoke screen set by the main players. Gold demand zone... just listen and don't take it seriously. An upward trend? Wait until the signals are clear before jumping in.

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HodlTheDoor

· 01-18 08:27

It's the same story again—pullbacks are just shakeouts, and rises are trend accelerations. Why do I feel like it's always said the same way?

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SmartContractPhobia

· 01-17 05:54

Precise pullback is indeed excellent; this wave of shakeout tactics is very experienced. I saw that scene yesterday too; the main force is really ruthless. Once support levels are formed, they are hard to break; bulls still need to continue. I agree with the idea of the gold demand zone; we'll see how it develops later. The theory of resistance turning into support sounds a bit tired, but it indeed works every time. The pullback stopped, indicating that the buying support is really strong. Talking about trend rhythm is easy, but actually doing it is difficult, brother. The thrill of breaking through the resistance level, after that, it's all about trend dividends. Main force shakeouts to shake off retail investors; this routine is used year after year. Precise support level stopping the decline, this is professional-level operation.

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MEVHunterNoLoss

· 01-17 05:53

Precise pullback is just a shakeout, retail investors are being pushed out again, haha

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DarkPoolWatcher

· 01-17 05:49

The main force techniques are truly brilliant; a single reversal can completely shake out retail investors. Precise pullbacks are indeed a signal; the golden demand zone is no longer missed. This wave's rhythm is tightly controlled; now it depends on how it unfolds later. Resistance turning into support, old tricks with a new twist, no problem. Let the shakeout happen; anyway, the bullish pattern isn't broken.

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GhostChainLoyalist

· 01-17 05:37

It's the same old story; retail investors who got trapped early on find it the most exciting.

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NFTArchaeologist

· 01-17 05:30

It's the same explanation again, supporting pressure reversal... How many times have I heard this? Precise pullback? To me, it looks more like repeated shakeouts. Is the main force really trying to push up this time or just continuing to harvest the chives? Let's see next week.

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OldLeekConfession

· 01-17 05:26

Yesterday's move was indeed beautiful, with resistance turning into support in seconds. The main force's technique is truly excellent. Testing the strength on the pullback, this is the signal to get in. Once again clearing out retail investors' operations, it feels so satisfying to watch. Violent breakout combined with precise pullback, the rhythm is maximized, and the bullish logic is solid. The gold demand zone is confirmed, just follow the rhythm. This operation has become a textbook example, too textbook. Turning resistance into support is a move that works every time.

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OnlyUpOnly

· 01-17 05:24

It's both a shakeout and support, it's giving me a headache. Precise pullback? I can't see it. I've heard the term "gold demand zone" too many times. Next time you lose money, don't blame the big players. Follow the rhythm? Who knows what the big players are thinking next. This logic sounds pretty convincing, but I'm just worried about a big plunge tomorrow.

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