Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading Recommendations and Future Trend Analysis (August 19): The current market is in a downtrend. Recent highs have encountered selling pressure, forming a shooting star pattern, indicating a potential bearish reversal. Although the price is close to the support level of 64661.8, it may still face downside risks in the short term. Externally, market sentiment remains neutral, with investors cautious about future trends, showing no obvious greed or fear. Overall, the neutral market sentiment combined with the bearish technical signals creates the current complex market situation. Analyst Xiao Ma's Diary Trading Recommendations: Bitcoin: Add to short positions near 64800, target 63500-63000. Ethereum: Add to short positions near 1915, target 1850-1830.

The short positions in gold, initiated again this afternoon above 4400, have now reached below 4360 and still offer considerable upside potential. Most importantly, the short position in SanDisk near 1740 has already hit 1614, maximizing the potential profit. However, Bitcoin has risen instead of falling, so we'll have to wait for the trend to emerge overnight.

All short positions in XAU gold have now yielded profits: 8/18 Last night, gold prices steadily rose, but the upward movement wasn't very large. We preemptively placed short orders around 4430, which everyone witnessed, as strategies are released in advance. Those who followed Dan's advice were also notified in advance to exit around 4370. Congratulations to those who followed our strategy and made good profits.

Short positions were initiated around 1905 and 64400 for Bitcoin/Ethereum in the afternoon, while SanDisk was entered around 1740. However, Bitcoin and Ethereum traded in a narrow range overall, with a slow movement. SanDisk, however, saw a rapid drop after a surge to around 1650, resulting in a decent overall range. Congratulations to those who followed the strategy. Those who entered short positions on Bitcoin/Ethereum should patiently hold and wait for the price to fall.

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.

The short positions in Dabing Yitaifang have been gradually entering the market. Has everyone entered yet?

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.