2026-01-09 01:22:36

Bitcoin's consolidation phase might stretch longer than expected. According to recent on-chain analysis, BTC capital inflows have slowed significantly as money rotates into traditional equities and commodities—shifting institutional focus away from crypto.

Here's what changes the picture though: structural improvements in the market have noticeably reduced the odds of a major crash. On-chain metrics paint a notably muted outlook, which actually aligns with this sideways trading scenario. Instead of dramatic swings, we're looking at months of grinding horizontal action—less exciting, but arguably more predictable for traders who prefer steady ranges over volatile breakouts.

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NFTRegretter

· 5h ago

After such a long consolidation, are institutions really fleeing?

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SchrodingerAirdrop

· 6h ago

It's another consolidation... If institutions run away, that's just how it is. Anyway, we're used to it. --- Why isn't this bottoming process over yet? I'm almost falling asleep waiting. --- As long as it doesn't crash, I can tolerate sideways movement. I'm just worried about a sudden big plunge. --- Honestly, this stable swing trading is more comfortable. It's better than being nervous every day. --- Did institutions go to trade stocks? Then retail investors might have to wait a bit longer. --- Looking at the monthly chart, it's sideways, but who knows if it will suddenly reverse... This uncertainty is a bit annoying. --- No risk of a crash this time, so I can sleep peacefully. --- Grinding weeks or months? Anyway, no rush. Just accumulate when it's time. --- On-chain data is so dull. Could this be the real bottom, gathering strength? --- Structural improvement ≠ guaranteed rise. Still too cautious... Let's wait and see.

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GasGuru

· 01-09 01:43

It's been so long sideways, are we really waiting until the Year of the Monkey and Horse? --- Institutions have left, and we're retail investors still grinding here. --- Not crashing is already considered a win, what more big market movement are you expecting? --- Analyzing on-chain all day, might as well see if your wallet hurts or not. --- The market is exhausting, but at least you don't have to be anxious every day. --- It's called "predictable" in a nice way, but actually it's just boring to death. --- Waiting, waiting, when will this wait end? --- Traditional markets are bloodsucking, and we're left out in the cold. --- Structural improvement just means no rise, this logic is also incredible.

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ThesisInvestor

· 01-09 01:37

Oh my, is this another sideways trading hell mode? I just want to ask, have traditional finance firms had enough? How did they manage to lure away all the institutional players?

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MaticHoleFiller

· 01-09 01:33

Ha, still talking about sideways movement. This time, it really looks like we’ll be holding on for a few months. --- Institutions are rushing to buy stocks and commodities, while we just have to eat bread and pickles. --- Honestly, stable consolidation is easier to predict. It’s better than being smashed every day and feeling confused. --- Wait, this time it really won’t crash? Feels like they say that every time... --- Sideways trading is the most annoying. I still prefer big fluctuations—so boring. --- On-chain data all points in this direction. Looks like I need to adjust my mindset. --- A few months? Then I’d better find something else to pass the time. Just wait and see.

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