2026-01-15 11:31:24

ZEN has seen a significant increase in the past couple of days, with a 16% rise that definitely caught a lot of attention. But a closer look at the market data reveals something a bit off—trading volume surged by 1119%, yet the price actually retreated from the high point. This kind of phenomenon warrants some reflection.

On the surface, it appears to be a standard volume-driven upward trend, but once you switch to the hourly chart, the situation changes. The RSI on the 4-hour chart has already soared to a high of 64, while the price is pulling back, with a decline of about 10%. This is a classic signal of divergence between volume and price—massive inflows that can't sustain the price, often indicating that the main players are offloading at high levels.

In simple terms, this market rally was fueled by the emotion of a single-day surge, but the multi-cycle momentum has long since diverged. It looks like a trend initiation, but in reality, it's more like the main players shaking out their positions at high levels.

My current thinking is to wait and see. If ZEN can break through and hold above 12.80 USDT strongly, then there are more reasons to be optimistic; conversely, if it falls below the support at 11.80 USDT, the bears might start to gain momentum. Right now, the bulls and bears are testing each other at this price level, and the market fluctuations are too intense. There's no need to take risks for small gains.

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GateUser-beba108d

· 01-18 08:43

I've seen this kind of divergence between price and volume too many times. Is it another trick by the main players to offload their holdings? It feels like retail investors are just taking the final hit. We should wait for a breakout confirmation before making any judgments.

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gas_fee_therapist

· 01-18 04:28

The classic divergence between volume and price is really getting old. With such obvious signals of the main force offloading at high levels, are people still chasing? Waiting for the 12.8 breakout or the 11.8 breakdown, there's really no need to force it now. This wave of market movement is just an emotional play; don't be blinded by the 16%. RSI is already at 64 and still dropping, a typical fake breakout tactic. Volume surges but can't support the price? That’s the main players offloading. Do I really need to elaborate on such basic concepts? ZEN's current trend feels like a shakeout of chips; waiting for the washout to complete is the real opportunity. Currently, everyone involved is in a panic-buying mindset; I advise you to wait and see. Volume-price divergence plus high-level pullback—be careful, this is a trap to lure more buyers. Actually, it's just another way of saying the main force is accumulating; don’t be fooled by single-day gains. Watch the breakout levels without rushing; there's no need to gamble on such small movements.

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Blockchainiac

· 01-16 01:07

The divergence between price and volume is a classic move, clearly signaling that the main force is unloading at high levels. Honestly, a 16% increase looks great, but an 1119% increase in trading volume paired with a price correction? That's a typical trap to lure buyers in. RSI soared to 64 but is now dropping again. Retail investors should just stay out of the way and wait for a breakout above 12.80. Wait, is it going to drop below 11.80 again... This market trend is indeed annoying. Instead of chasing highs and selling lows, it's better to wait and see. There are plenty of opportunities anyway.

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Fren_Not_Food

· 01-15 12:01

I've seen this kind of divergence between price and volume many times; the main force is frantically unloading at high levels. --- It's the same trick of fake gains and explosive volume; true bulls have already run away. --- RSI soaring to 64 and still heading down—that's a signal of being cut leeks, everyone. --- Wait a bit, why chase after this unstable market? Isn't waiting for a clear signal better? --- I just want to know who is buying at high levels; probably got caught again. --- This wave looks fierce, but it's actually just the main force doing a shakeout + distribution show. Don't be fooled by the single-day increase. --- Look at the hourly chart and you'll understand; this can't hold up, it will fall back sooner or later.

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OnChainDetective

· 01-15 12:01

volume spike at 1119% but price rolling over? classic dump pattern tbh. whale clustering data would probably show exactly this kind of distribution shift if u dig through wallet movements. seen it before, textbook manipulation setup ngl

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gaslight_gasfeez

· 01-15 12:00

I've seen this kind of divergence between price and volume before; the main players are just harvesting the little guys again.

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0xDreamChaser

· 01-15 11:58

The divergence between price and volume is so obvious, the main force is definitely distributing. Following the trend now just makes you the bagholder; let's wait for a breakout before acting. The RSI at this level is really dangerous, I've already reduced my position. It looks like a pump, but the tactics are actually deep. I feel it will break 11.8; it's not too late to buy back later.

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DYORMaster

· 01-15 11:51

It's the same old trick again, I've seen too many instances of volume-price divergence. First, wait to see if 12.80 breaks or not, don't rush. --- 1119% trading volume paired with a 10% pullback, a classic dump by the big players. --- Feels like this wave is just an emotional move, no room for holding positions. --- RSI soaring to 64 and still heading down, let's see who can hold on. --- Wait for a pullback to support before acting, entering now is just giving away money. --- Something feels off, but as long as it stays above 12.80, I'm in. --- I'm tired of seeing volume-price divergence, ZEN is no exception. --- I've heard the main force selling at high levels so many times, but this time it does seem a bit different. --- Why rush to buy with such big fluctuations? Wait for clearer signals.

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StakeWhisperer

· 01-15 11:47

I've seen this kind of divergence between volume and price many times; the main force loves this move. It's another case of onlookers being fooled by emotions. Just wait to be cut. If it can't break 12.80, don't mess around. Just watch and wait. I'm also observing this wave, keeping the money for real opportunities. Volume is exploding, but the price is going down—this logic is too classic.

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MechanicalMartel

· 01-15 11:33

The classic play of price-volume divergence again, the main force is clearly unloading at high levels.

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