Last night's initial jobless claims data came in unexpectedly, and Federal Reserve officials collectively showed hawkish signals, making a rate cut unlikely in the short term. The market's easing sentiment was immediately cooled down, putting overall pressure on crypto assets. Bitcoin plummeted from the high of 98,000 down to around 95,100, and Ethereum also couldn't escape, dropping to 3,280, essentially wiping out the previous rebound space before the US market opened.



From a macro perspective, the probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates in January is as high as 95%, which means liquidity is unlikely to improve in the short term, and the attractiveness of risk assets has also been discounted. On the technical side, things are quite interesting — Bitcoin's daily chart has shown a bearish candle for the first time today, the four-hour MACD has formed a death cross with increased volume, and the RSI is beginning to turn downward. This situation typically indicates a technical correction after a rebound, suggesting significant resistance overhead. The price has already retested the four-hour midline support, and although there is still some trading volume on the hourly chart, the momentum has clearly weakened.

Key levels to watch: short-term resistance for Bitcoin is at 96,300 and 97,000, with support at 94,800. If this support is broken, the next target will likely be in the 94,000 to 93,000 range. For Ethereum, recent support is at 3,270; if broken, it will test 3,200 to 3,150, while resistance is between 3,370 and 3,400.

As for trading advice, it's not a good time to chase longs now. The best approach is to be patient — either wait for a rebound to be rejected at resistance levels or monitor key support levels before taking action. Don't forget, there are Federal Reserve officials speaking tonight, which often directly influence market sentiment. Position sizes should be carefully controlled.
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GasWastingMaximalistvip
· 01-19 05:16
Interest rate cuts are out of the question, really. The Fed is really ruthless this time. The coins in hand are about to plunge again, I'm stunned. --- If 94800 breaks, we need to be prepared. Don't wait until 93000 to react. --- Waiting for the Fed's speech again, this pace is really annoying. It's better to control the position and be cautious. --- The MACD death cross this time looks quite bad, is this the rebound? --- No more easing, no more liquidity, who still dares to risk assets? --- Guys chasing the rally now probably regret it. I am firmly on the sidelines. --- From 98000 to 95100, this plunge is really powerful, it's scary. --- Wait for the rebound to be frustrated at the resistance level before considering again. No need to go up now and send it.
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SandwichTradervip
· 01-18 23:15
Here they come again, these guys at the Federal Reserve just know how to pick the right time. No chance of interest rate cuts, so we'll accept that. The problem is, this plunge was really a bit sudden and unexpected. Once 94,800 breaks, it will be a matter of the 93K level. For now, we still need to wait and not make any rash moves.
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tx_or_didn't_happenvip
· 01-17 02:18
It's another hawkish sell-off, no rate cut in sight, I've already made my stance clear. Damn, breaking 94,800, do I really need to go to 93? Feeling a bit hesitant. Let's wait and see what the Federal Reserve says, there might be another wave tonight. I've already halved my position, stay steady.
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AirdropHustlervip
· 01-16 14:24
It dropped again. I’ve been saying the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates that quickly. Now it’s finally happening, right? Trust me, if 94,800 breaks, just go all-in on short positions. This wave down will definitely reach 93,000. Tonight’s Fed speech is really critical. I’ve already cut half of my positions; it’s too easy to get trapped. Buy the dip and sell the rally. Don’t overthink it. With liquidity so poor, why chase the bulls? Bitcoin at this level should be consolidating. Below 95,000 is the real opportunity to get in. Why rush?
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AirdropHermitvip
· 01-16 05:59
The Fed guys are really unbelievable. They say no rate cut and they won't cut, our bullish dream is shattered. If we can't hold the 94800 level, I'm just going to give up. Tonight's speech will probably scare another wave of people. Who dares to hold a heavy position? Let's wait and see. Anyway, chasing longs now is just suicide. The MACD has already given a death cross. Isn't this a signal to crash? With 50,000 bucks on the line, should I cut... The US market really harms people. Every time it rebounds, it crashes again.
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LadderToolGuyvip
· 01-16 05:54
94800, whether this key level breaks or not, will determine everything. It feels like tonight's Federal Reserve speech will cause another bloodbath.
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FarmHoppervip
· 01-16 05:52
The Federal Reserve really knows how to choose the timing. After cutting interest rates, they still maintain a hawkish stance. Isn't this clearly smashing the market? BTC jumped from 98k to 95k, and I’ve completely liquidated my rebound profits... Breaking below 94,800 would be truly dangerous. Stay strong, everyone.
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wrekt_but_learningvip
· 01-16 05:31
Damn, it's the Federal Reserve causing trouble again. No more rate cuts, my long positions took a big hit. Wait, if 94800 breaks, will it really drop straight down to 93000? Then I need to quickly cut losses. Really? The MACD dead cross and increasing volume—this correction is pretty intense. Oh my, the rebound is gone just like that. The previous hopes vanished in an instant. Federal Reserve officials' speeches are about to mess with the sentiment again. Maybe I should wait before taking action.
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