2026-01-02 10:26:45

Ethereum's recent rise actually has some clues to it. By looking at historical patterns, we can see that around New Year's Day is often a foundational rebound window, followed by a correction period after the main trend.

Based on this rhythm, my short-term (1-2 months) judgment is: rise first, then fall. But don't rush to be pessimistic.

Where is the real opportunity? 2026. There are several key time points in that year worth paying attention to: the World Cup begins, and the sports sector will experience a huge surge, likely becoming the first wealth explosion point of the year. At the same time, the Federal Reserve is expected to start a rate cut cycle in March, which is a major positive for the entire crypto market—liquidity release often catalyzes the ignition of a bull market.

From SOL to Bitcoin, the market is brewing a larger-scale rally. Now is actually a good time to lay low. Go long on spot, deploy contracts, and quietly position at low levels in advance, waiting for that wave of true explosion.

ETH3.87%

SOL4.41%

BTC2.11%

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NotFinancialAdvice

· 5h ago

I'm tired of the narrative about the 2026 World Cup, but the rate cut cycle is indeed a real deal. Wait, is this price level still considered low? It feels like everyone is calling for a bottom. It's okay to lay low, just don't go all in. The correction after this rebound will come quickly. Going long on spot is the right move, but I'll pass on futures... my heart can't handle it.

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Rugpull幸存者

· 5h ago

First it rises then it falls, right? I think it's just like previous years. Whether it follows the pattern this time is still uncertain. Waiting until 2026? Bro, you have enough guts. Living until then without getting liquidated is considered a win. Currently, lurking at low levels is indeed tempting, but it also depends on how thick your wallet is.

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HalfPositionRunner

· 5h ago

2026? Bro, you've been waiting a bit too long. Time to start bottom fishing now. --- I've heard the "rise first, then fall" strategy too many times. Anyway, I'm just holding and not moving. --- Cutting interest rates + World Cup, this combo sounds really good, but the premise is surviving until 2026 haha. --- Again, going long on spot and deploying contracts, this kind of rhetoric sounds so familiar... But indeed, it's time to lay low. --- The New Year's rebound window is worth observing, but when the correction phase comes, can we really buy the dip? --- The sports sector is a bit new, but I still only trust BTC and ETH. --- Liquidity release igniting the bull market, sounds like we're about to get rich, but what’s the reality? --- I believe in lurking at low levels, but who knows how low it can go? --- From SOL to Bitcoin and others, that's quite broad. Half-position out first, should I get out at the same time?

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SilentObserver

· 5h ago

It's not even 2026 yet, so let's first think about what to do about this wave of decline haha

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DataOnlooker

· 5h ago

It still takes two more years until 2026. I'll focus on bottom-fishing with spot holdings first; anyway, idle funds are just sitting there. This old pattern of rising first and then falling, I've heard it too many times. When the interest rate cut cycle begins, liquidity should start to move. By then, this group of new stars like SOL will also have to follow the trend. I've already been laying low and preparing. If the sports sector really takes off, that would be interesting. But the prerequisite is that the World Cup hype can be maintained. Short-term holding of some spot assets and long-term contracts—that's the way to stay active. I'll wait and see; anyway, the opportunity won't run away. 2026 is indeed far away, but now is the lowest-cost entry point. You can profit from both rises and falls; it all depends on how you play. Don't chase high with the trend; low positions are the key.

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MevHunter

· 5h ago

Is 2026 still far away? Let's first make money from the current opportunities. Short-term, it will rise then fall. This rhythm is indeed old-fashioned. I agree with accumulating at low positions, but we need to distinguish between spot and futures. The Federal Reserve's rate cut is indeed a catalyst, but don't pin all hopes on it happening in a year. The sports sector? Sounds a bit weak, we still need to watch the real trends of SOL and BTC. I saw the New Year's Day rebound, but how much can the subsequent correction be? This logic sounds good at first, but the question is who can really withstand two months of volatility? Going long on spot is safer, forget about futures—I don't want to get caught in a bloodbath from slippage. 2026? Bro, just surviving until next year is already good. Lurking at low levels sounds great, but is it really a low point now?

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