2026-01-15 10:30:14

Recently, after ETH's surge, many people started taking profits at the 3400 level. Based on the market rhythm, it is very likely to enter a short-term correction phase next. This is a good opportunity to enter the market and ride this wave, of course, provided there is a clear plan—if the market moves against you, you must exit decisively.

To survive comfortably in this kind of market, precise take-profit and stop-loss levels are crucial. Whether you want to discuss technical analysis in depth or share practical experience, we can start a conversation. Those who consistently profit from short-term trading usually do so because they have mastered these two things: first, timing their entries accurately; second, setting risk parameters in advance.

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RektButAlive

· 1h ago

3400 this key level is really a harvesting point. What sounds nice is called adjustment, but in reality, it's just harvesting the little guys. --- Take profit and stop loss are simple; the hard part is the psychological preparation for truly executing them. I’ve never done it myself. --- It's always about entry timing and risk setting. Saying these two is the same as saying nothing. Who doesn’t know? The key is how to actually do it. --- Honestly, the easiest thing to mess up during the adjustment phase is greed. Seeing a dip makes you want to buy the bottom, but in the end, you get hammered. --- People who cash out at 3400 might be regretting it now, or they might have made a profit. It all depends on luck. --- Short-term stable profits? Stop right there. That’s a false proposition. --- Whether the plan is reliable or not depends on whether the market gives face. No matter how detailed the plan is, it’s useless if the market doesn’t cooperate. --- This wave has probably taken all it can. Those entering now are the latecomers. --- Setting the stop-loss too tight makes it easy to get swept out; setting it too wide means you can’t afford the loss. It’s really an art. --- Mindset decides everything. Technical analysis is secondary.

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StablecoinArbitrageur

· 17h ago

actually, you're glossing over the liquidity dynamics here. the 3400 resistance isn't just psychological—run the order book depth analysis on major CEX pairs and you'll see the real pressure points. most retail traders miss this entirely, which is precisely why they get liquidated on mean reversions.

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fren.eth

· 17h ago

3400 did have people exiting at that level, but I think the pullback might not be that deep You're absolutely right, take-profit and stop-loss are real lifesavers Trading the swings really comes down to psychology—whether you can hold during drawdowns

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zkProofGremlin

· 17h ago

3400 is just the start of the rug pull, I'm skeptical, need to wait longer --- Taking profits and cutting losses sounds simple, but actually executing it is a real nightmare --- Steady short-term profits? I've barely seen anyone actually do this --- Even if you nail the entry timing, the risk can still wreck you --- Another adjustment phase narrative, I'm sick of hearing this one --- Is there really that much difference between having a plan and not having one? The market collapse wipes it all out anyway --- 3400 is when the real opportunity comes, entering now is too early --- Precise stop-loss execution is torture to actually pull off --- People who cash out their gains are the smart ones, those still holding are either gamblers or idiots --- Setting risk limits in advance sounds good in theory, but the market always exceeds your imagination

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MEVSandwich

· 17h ago

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JustHereForMemes

· 17h ago

3400, some people indeed ran at this level, but I think the real test is still ahead. Taking profit and stop-loss are easy to say, but when the market suddenly turns, it's a whole different story. I'm just worried that I might wake up one day and find I've already been stopped out. Instead of waiting for the correction, it's better to think about an exit strategy now. This wave doesn't seem to have fully played out yet; there might still be surprises.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 17h ago

3400 is indeed a tough level; I've already sold half of my position. --- It's the same old story about take-profit and stop-loss; it's easy to talk about but hard to execute. --- If this wave of correction really comes, I'll re-enter. For now, it's safer to stay on the sidelines. --- Short-term profits depend on courage and luck; no one should boast about being too stable. --- No matter how clear the plan is, it can't change the fact of whether the market is bullish or bearish. --- There are indeed sell-offs around the 3400 level; let's see how low it can go. --- Risk controls are useless; in a flash crash, you'll still get wiped out instantly. --- Feels like we're about to start talking about big principles again. Watching the market is more practical.

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