Bitcoin/Ethereum has been trading in a narrow range recently. One positive aspect is that Bitcoin has seen a slight upward move since last night, while Ethereum and altcoins haven't followed suit. While Bitcoin's seemingly strong upward move has been accompanied by relative inactivity in Ethereum and altcoins, it suggests the market hasn't truly started its upward trend – a typical bull trap. The 4-hour chart shows that after reaching highs near 1920 and 64500, the price retreated with a small-bodied bearish candle, indicating a slight slowdown in downward momentum, but the market remains weak. The early morning pullback resulted in a larger bearish candle, almost completely erasing the previous day's gains, forming a preliminary bearish engulfing or dark cloud cover pattern, indicating significant selling pressure at higher levels and a potential short-term pullback. Trading suggestions: Short Bitcoin near 64400-64800, target 62000-63000; Short Ethereum near 1905-1920, target 1820-1850. Analysis and strategies are for reference only; please bear your own risk. The article's review and publication are not timely; please refer to real-time information.

SanDisk, as the leader in this memory sector rally, has seen significant upward movement since its bottom. However, after an initial surge in the morning, it fell back, indicating a shift in the trend. Short-term fluctuations around 1720 are expected. Given that both US and South Korean stock markets experienced rallies followed by pullbacks, caution is advised against chasing the rally at the tail end of the trend. Watch for resistance around 1760-1780; consider shorting in batches below this resistance level. Sol has been consolidating sideways recently, mirroring Bitcoin and Ethereum's movements. Overall, bullish or bearish momentum is weak. The 77-78 level acts as short-term resistance; consider shorting in batches below this level until a decisive breakout and consolidation occurs. Trading suggestions: Short SanDisk around 1740-1760, target 1650-1680, with a further target of 1785; Short Sol around 76.3-76.8, target around 74. Analysis and strategies are for reference only; please bear your own risks. The article's review and publication are not timely; please refer to real-time updates.

Gold prices rallied again to around 4440 in early trading before retreating. The 4456 level on the daily chart presents short-term resistance, forming a double-top pattern. The daily and four-hour charts show a pullback after the rally, suggesting further downside potential. Short-term trading remains range-bound. Focus on the resistance levels and consider entering short positions in batches below them. Trading suggestion: Enter short positions around 4400-4420, with a target of 4320-4350. Analysis and strategies are for reference only; please bear your own risks. The article's review and publication may not be timely; please refer to real-time updates.

Yesterday, our internal community suggested a short position on ETH at 1915 with a target of 1885, which was perfectly executed today. The price reached a high of 1917 and a low of 1884 so far, accurately hitting the target. If you want to follow my trades, check my profile for my QQ number. I provide real-time trading signals, and you can view my win rate in previous articles.

Chu Yuechen: August 18th Bitcoin/ETH Trading Reference. The current market is in a weak rebound pattern – technical oversold correction combined with short-selling pressure is driving the price up, but there is a lack of sustainable driving factors. On-chain data shows that exchange supply is recovering, ETFs are experiencing continuous outflows, and liquidity is low, indicating that the supply and demand balance is biased towards sellers in the short term. $65,000 is a strong resistance zone, and if it breaks below $63,200, it may retest the $62,000 support. Pay close attention to the impact of this week's White House crypto conference and CFTC meeting on regulatory expectations. Overall, the rebound is not strong. The long positions we opened below $63,000 over the weekend were closed this morning, yielding a good profit of over 1,000 points. A small short position can be attempted between 64,300 and 64,500, with additional short positions added at 65,000, and a stop loss at 65,500, targeting the 63,000-62,000 range. ETH is also being traded in parallel: a short position near 1920, targeting 1850, with a stop loss at 1960. For further communication, please join our group chat. I will promptly remind those who have followed my trades. Our overall returns in August have been very good, as those who have been following us closely should know. The market has also been quite cooperative, consistently fluctuating between 65,000 and 62,000. This type of market is relatively comfortable to trade, offering sufficient profit margins with minimal risk. We're now halfway through August, and we've already gained over 10,000 points on Bitcoin. Congratulations to those who have consistently followed! In the second half of August, let's keep up the good work; another 10,000 points shouldn't be difficult! For medium- to long-term positions, we shouldn't be impatient. I believe there will be another significant downward reshuffling to maximize fear levels before the next upward move can begin. Therefore, patiently wait for the opportunity. I will promptly remind you to plan your medium- to long-term positions. Those who want to follow me can check my profile for more information!

Gold (XAU) Trading and Trend Analysis (August 17th): Current market analysis shows that XAU exhibits strong bullish signals technically, especially with the formation and confirmation of a bullish engulfing pattern, indicating a shift in market sentiment towards bullishness. However, the current price is approaching the resistance level of 4431.95, which may lead to a short-term pullback risk. Externally, market sentiment is neutral, with investors cautious about future price movements and lacking clear directional signals. Meanwhile, the rise in the US dollar index and Treasury yields is putting pressure on risk assets, potentially leading investors to shift towards safer assets. Therefore, despite the bullish technical signals, the overall market environment limits further upside potential, resulting in a neutral sideways market. Analyst Xiao Ma's Trading Recommendation: Short gold (XAU) around 4430-4450, with a target of around 4350-4330.

Today is Monday, August 17, 2026. There's not much to say; I discussed this in yesterday's article. The market is currently on the eve of a directional decision under low volatility. BTC has been consolidating around $63,000 for nearly five weeks with low volume. The Bollinger Bands are narrowing, the ADX is weak, and implied volatility has hit historical lows, all pointing to an impending breakout. In terms of direction, the news is bearish (geopolitical risks, significant ETF outflows, regulatory uncertainty), on-chain data is weak (exchange inflows, weakening support walls, stablecoin outflows), and funding rates are bearish. An upward move requires a breakout with significant volume above $64,400-$64,500 for confirmation; a downward move below $62,000 could open up space to $60,000. We entered long positions yesterday and are currently holding them, with a small profit. For trading, if Bitcoin retraces below $63,000, we will continue to enter long positions, with a stop-loss at $62,000 and a target of $65,000. ETH is being traded in tandem. I gave my followers multiple trading opportunities over the weekend; they can manage their profits themselves. For collaboration and discussion, please join my group (see my profile for details).

Bitcoin/Ethereum broke through 63500 and 1900 in the early morning but has remained in a sideways consolidation, with multiple attempts to break higher failing and showing significant resistance. Previous highs of 1920-1930 and the area around 64000 still present resistance; without a significant breakout at these levels, the trend is likely to continue its downward correction. The four-hour chart shows multiple long upper shadows and repeated attempts to break higher followed by pullbacks, suggesting a continued bias towards shorting on rallies. The weekly chart shows the middle Bollinger Band forming a significant short-term resistance level, which has been repeatedly tested but failed to hold. Evening trading suggestions: Bitcoin: Short at 63600-64000, target 61000-62000; Ethereum: Short at 1905-1920, target 1800-1840, with further targets at 64500 and 1940. Analysis and strategies are for reference only; please bear your own risks. The article's review and publication may not be timely; please refer to real-time information.

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SanDisk has seen a series of positive factors in recent days, with its price rebounding from below 1000 to a current high of around 1770, nearing a bottom reversal. However, multiple upward spikes have encountered significant resistance. The 4-hour chart shows a small bearish candle with decreasing volume, indicating weakening upward momentum and a potential pullback. Technically, the DIF line has crossed below the DEA line, forming a death cross, and the MACD histogram has turned negative. While the price has reached a new high, the DIF line has failed to do so, creating a clear bearish divergence and suggesting weakening upward momentum and an increased risk of a pullback. Trading suggestion: Short SanDisk (SNDPK) around 1730-1750, with targets around 1640-1670 and a further target of 1780. This analysis and strategy are for reference only; please bear your own risk. The article's review and publication are not timely; please refer to real-time information.

The 4-hour gold chart recently showed two consecutive bullish candles with increasing volume, breaking out of the short-term consolidation range and indicating strong bullish momentum. The latest candle is a small bearish candle with a long lower shadow and significantly reduced volume, suggesting a slowdown in upward momentum. Coupled with significant resistance during multiple attempts to break higher, and the Bollinger Bands narrowing downwards on the 4-hour chart, the price is likely to continue its upward trend followed by a pullback. Trading suggestion: Short at around 4410-4430, with a target of around 4300-4340. This analysis and strategy are for reference only; please bear your own risk. The article's review and publication are not timely; please refer to real-time information.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Afternoon Trading Suggestions and Future Trend Analysis: 8/17 The current BTC market is exhibiting range-bound trading. Although there are bearish signals in the short term, low market volatility and moderate trading volume indicate weak upward momentum. Technically, the latest candlestick pattern forms a shooting star, suggesting potential downward pressure in the short term. While the Bollinger Band breakout above the upper band indicates short-term bullish sentiment, insufficient trading volume casts doubt on the validity of this signal. Externally, market sentiment is in a fearful phase, with investors cautious about future price movements, potentially leading to capital outflows from risky assets. Furthermore, the rise in the US dollar index and Treasury yields has added further uncertainty to the market. Analyst Xiao Ma's Diary Trading Suggestions: Bitcoin: Short around 63800-64300, target 62500-62000; Ethereum: Short around 1910-1930, target 1850-1830.

After two days of sideways consolidation over the weekend, there was some volatility in the early hours of today. Our internal community even provided a precise entry point on Friday: a short position in ETH at 1890, with a target of 1875. Although the market was generally in a narrow range over the weekend, it still managed to gain some profit today. For those who are unsure of their direction or strategy but want to follow my trades, please check my profile QQ. I provide real-time trading signals for every trade, and you can check my previous articles for my win rate. There are no barriers to following my trades; you can join me directly.

* The probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates in September is 66.9%, while the probability of a rate hike is 33.1%, with hawkish expectations suppressing risk assets. * Trump ordered a reduction in the scale of US-South Korea military exercises, easing geopolitical tensions, but with limited positive impact. * The total liquidation amount in the past 24 hours was only $7.448 million, with short liquidation accounting for 67%, indicating a slight short squeeze, but the total amount is extremely small, and the direction remains unclear. --- Bitcoin Strategy * Range Trading: Resistance at 63,300–63,500, support at 62,500–62,800. Buy low and sell high before a breakout with volume, with a stop loss of 300 points for each level. * Breakout Follow-up: A hold above 63,500 targets 64,000; a break below 62,500 could lead to a test of 61,800. * The accumulation indicator is at 0.5057, close to the bottoming range. Long-term positions can be built in batches, but short-term positions should wait for a clear signal. Ethereum Strategy • Key Levels: 1,890–1,900 (20-day EMA) on the upside, 1,860–1,865 (50-day EMA) on the downside. Wait for a breakout from this range before making a directional judgment. • Relative Strength: ETH/BTC is around 0.0299, below 0.03. Ethereum is currently weaker than Bitcoin in the short term. Be cautious when going long; prioritize using BTC as a reference.

The overall upside potential for Bitcoin/Ethereum has been evident in the recent strategy of shorting at higher levels. Currently, the market is consolidating sideways with no clear bullish or bearish trend. However, with the weekly close approaching at 8 AM tomorrow, a bearish weekly close is highly probable. Unless the levels of 63500 and 1900 are effectively broken and held, the market will likely continue its upward momentum followed by a pullback. The daily moving averages are showing signs of weakening and are nearing a key resistance level. Shorting on rallies is advisable, but a decisive break above and holding above the moving averages would signal a trend reversal and further upward movement. The 4-hour chart shows recent candlesticks with small bodies and long shadows, indicating a period of consolidation and struggle between bulls and bears. The latest candlestick is bullish but has an upper shadow, suggesting selling pressure above. The daily chart shows two consecutive bullish days after finding support, forming a short-term bottom, but upward momentum is insufficient to break through the resistance. On the 4-hour chart, the MACD indicator shows the DIF line crossing above the DEA line, forming a golden cross, and the red histogram bars are increasing, indicating that short-term bullish momentum is building and a rebound is likely. However, the recent two-day rebound has seen shrinking trading volume, confirming the assessment of insufficient upward momentum. Evening trading suggestions: Short Bitcoin around 63300-63600, with a target of 61000-62000; Short Ethereum around 1890-1900, with a target of 1800-1830. Analysis and strategies are for reference only; please bear your own risks. Article review and publication are not timely; please refer to real-time information.

Chu Yuechen: August 16th Bitcoin/ETH Trading Reference. The current market is in a low-level consolidation pattern of "having funds but no trend." ETF funds provide bottom support but cannot drive a breakout. On-chain structural demand has not yet turned positive, and the technical moving average system is in a bearish alignment. Liquidity tightened over the weekend, and volatility was extremely compressed, indicating a potential turning point is approaching. Regarding directional choice, key points to watch are: whether BTC can hold 62,000 and break above 63,500 with significant volume; and whether ETH can recover 1,900. If these conditions are met, a short-term rebound is expected; otherwise, the 60,000 (BTC) and 1,820 (ETH) levels will be tested. Last week, we mainly traded short positions on rebounds, from above 65,000 at the end of last week to around 64,000 in the middle of the week. Each trade yielded around 1,000 points, totaling about 6,000 points for the week. It's fair to say that with this liquidity, it's not bad; the lack of volatility is already commendable. Bitcoin is currently confined to a range of 62,000-65,000, without a clear breakout trend. Therefore, we've been trading within this range for the past two weeks, buying low and selling high. Don't focus on the overall market trend; making good small trades each week is far more effective. The market is mostly range-bound; I'll capitalize on trending opportunities when they arise. For those following my trades, let's continue. You won't be disappointed. We've consistently achieved good returns each week. There's not much to say about the weekend's market; it was basically stagnant. For Bitcoin, we'll continue trading within the 62,000-65,000 range, buying low and selling high with small stop-loss orders. We'll make specific plans once the range breaks out. The same approach applies to ETH. ETH is less volatile and requires real-time monitoring; I can provide real-time short-term trading guidance if needed. For medium- to long-term strategies, opportunities are needed; please see my profile for further discussion.

The recent market has been relatively straightforward. Since last weekend, I've been recommending short positions around 65,000. This week, the strategy has been to short above 64,000 on rebounds. While each trade wasn't held for very long, averaging around 1000 points, the combined profit from several trades this week has exceeded 6000 points, which is quite good. Currently, the cryptocurrency market has poor liquidity and low volatility, so we shouldn't be thinking about long-term strategies; it's pointless. At least for now, Bitcoin is oscillating between 62,000 and 65,000, without any clear breakout opportunity. Therefore, our trading strategy remains focused on this range. Today, we also entered a long position around 62,500. As mentioned before, if it breaks below 62,000, exit with a stop-loss order; otherwise, hold and wait for a rebound. Our initial target is 64,000-65,000. ETH can be traded in sync with Bitcoin. I will promptly notify those who follow my trades of entry and exit points and will also share my views in the discussion group. Those interested in following my trades can check my profile for more information. There are opportunities to trade daily; medium- to long-term strategies require specific opportunities.

Bitcoin's daily chart shows the previous candlestick closing as a bearish signal, indicating continued downward pressure. The price opened lower and continued its downward trend, breaking below the 63000 level. The Bollinger Bands are slightly widening, short-term moving averages are trending downwards, the MACD fast and slow lines are moving downwards with increasing green histogram bars, the KDJ is extending downwards, watch for support near the 0 level, and the VR indicator is consolidating around the 100 level. On the 4-hour chart, the price is slowly declining and is currently testing support around the lower Bollinger Band. The MACD fast and slow lines are widening downwards, short-term moving averages are trending downwards, the MACD fast and slow lines are extending downwards with increasing volume, the KDJ is turning upwards, watch for resistance near the 50 level, and the VR indicator is consolidating around the 60 level. Overall, the price has retreated after encountering expected resistance and is currently testing the previously mentioned key short-term support level. A break below this level could lead to another test of the lows. Therefore, short-term trading should focus on finding support levels for a rebound; if the level breaks decisively, it's best to avoid further trading. Short-term recommendation: Bitcoin short-term recommendation: Buy at 62200. (Strategy activation and profit management are at your own discretion) Ethereum continues to trade sideways throughout the day, and short-term trading can continue within a small range. The overall technical trend on the daily and four-hour charts is similar to Bitcoin. Short-term resistance is around the previous high, and support is around 1800. A break above this level would lead to further adjustments; see short-term suggestions below. Ethereum short-term suggestion: Buy at 1850. (For more cryptocurrency analysis, click the image to see the homepage introduction and find Yueying) — I am Zhou Yueying, a teacher specializing in technical analysis. If you have any questions about trading or trends, feel free to discuss and learn with me! Let's exchange ideas and profit together!

The strategy of shorting Bitcoin/Ethereum on rallies has been consistently recommended over the past few days. Yesterday, I again reminded everyone to short at 63800 and 1895. The price dropped last night, then rallied before pulling back again. I believe those who followed this strategy have made good profits. I've repeatedly reminded everyone that the market is moving slowly and requires patience, yet many people still trade tokens and low-quality altcoins, resulting in significant losses. I really don't understand it. Also, have you noticed that during Bitcoin and Ethereum's declines, altcoins often plummet, only to be followed by quick rallies, leading many to mistakenly believe an altcoin season is on the horizon? In reality, over time, it becomes clear that during Bitcoin and Ethereum's surge last year, most altcoins fell more than tenfold, clearly abandoned by capital, yet many still cling to illusions. Another point is that US stock tokens are currently experiencing significant short-term volatility, fluctuating by tens of points at a time, resulting in substantial liquidity. This is what many perceive as a bull market phenomenon. However, what many haven't considered is that this stock-like token pattern, in contrast to the relatively stable altcoins, will gradually weed out some altcoins. The sideways trading seen in Bitcoin and Ethereum often indicates a run on altcoins, allowing investors to gradually adapt to tokens with greater liquidity. Analysis and strategies are for reference only; please bear your own risks. Article review and publication are not timely; please refer to real-time information.