Ethereum L2 ecosystem under pressure; Solana DePIN breaks through against the tide
Ethereum’s current price is $1583.76, up slightly 0.541% over the past 24 hours, but the fear index at 12 shows the market is in extreme fear. Under these conditions, the Ethereum L2 ecosystem faces a structural contradiction: while the total TVL is still slowly increasing, the average locked value per user continues to decline. As recently noted in the UEX daily report, Arbitrum and Optimism’s average daily transaction count rose 18% month-over-month, but the transaction median value shrank by 32%, suggesting that a large amount of low-value transfers and “yield-sniping” scripts are consuming block space. My view is that this is essentially the root cause of pressure on L2 token prices—when liquidity within the ecosystem is diluted and real user usage scenarios are insufficient, the valuations of $ARB and $OP cannot be supported by a “trading volume” narrative. Even more importantly, Ethereum mainnet gas fees have remained subdued for a long time, further weakening users’ urgency to migrate to L2.
What signals to watch: In Arbitrum’s ecosystem, if core DeFi protocols such as GMX or Camelot see their daily active users and TVL decline for three consecutive weeks, L2 tokens may face another round of sell-off. Currently, ETH at $1583 is relatively low, but the rebound height of L2 tokens often depends on whether ETH can hold above $1600 and lift overall risk sentiment. For short-term traders, it’s advisable to avoid buying L2 tokens on the left side when the fear index is below 15, and to wait until ETH breaks out above $1650 on increased volume before considering following.
Solana’s situation is completely different. SOL at $72.92 is up 2.849% in the past 24 hours—strongest among the three major chains. The UEX daily report mentions a key dynamic: DePIN projects in Solana’s ecosystem (decentralized physical infrastructure networks) such as Helium Mobile and Hivemapper have recorded record-setting on-chain data upload volumes over the past week. My view is that the DePIN track is becoming the biggest narrative difference for Solana versus Ethereum L2—it doesn’t rely on TVL or transaction volume, but instead generates value through real-world device connections. The current SOL rebound is largely driven by this, because the market is starting to recognize that while other chains compete for liquidity, Solana is securing hardware access.
Risks are also obvious: DePIN tokens themselves have market caps mostly in the tens of millions of dollars, so the pull on SOL may be limited. What signals to watch: If Helium Mobile’s subscriber count surpasses 100,000 in early July (currently about 65,000), that would be a strong catalyst and could push SOL toward a move to $80. Conversely, if user growth stalls, SOL may trade sideways around $70 until Ethereum stabilizes before any further breakout.
Interactive question: Can the DePIN track become Solana’s long-term engine for diverging from Ethereum’s independent trajectory, or is it only a short-term speculative hotspot? Feel free to leave a comment and discuss.
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Arbitrum ZK Verification Upgrade: The Hidden Liquidity Catalyst? Arbitrum disclosed its ZK verifier testnet progress in the UEX Daily Report—essentially migrating the OP-Rollup’s trust-assumption model to zero-knowledge proofs. Currently, $ARB is around $0.78, down 0.3% over the past 24 hours, but in an extreme “fear index” environment of 18, any technical upgrade may be undervalued. My view is that the true value of this upgrade isn’t about TPS improvements, but about a security re-architecture for cross-chain bridges. Arbitrum’s current TVL is about $2.2 billion, yet funds on the native bridge have been constrained by the 7-day challenge period, causing institutional capital to stay on the sidelines due to liquidity costs. Once the ZK verifiers are live, cross-chain confirmation times could drop to just a few minutes, bringing real capital efficiency gains for DeFi protocols. Even more importantly, the economic model of the ARB token may be reshaped: part of network fees could be used for buyback-and-burn, following the path of Ethereum’s EIP-1559. In terms of what to watch, focus on two signals: first, the announcement that the testnet’s cross-chain success rate has surpassed 99.9%; second, an official proposal that clearly specifies token-capture fee mechanisms. If the ZK verifiers launch mainnet in Q3, ARB could become a beta breakout point for the L2 sector. However, the current price is consolidating in the $0.6–$0.9 range, and a bullish breakout likely needs to establish itself above $0.85 with volume.
Uniswap Fee Switch: The Legal Anchor for Protocol Revenue Among the governance developments mentioned in the UEX Daily Report, the Uniswap community passed a pilot proposal to enable protocol fees for a specific pool. This is effectively the first step in moving UNI from a governance token toward a value-capture token. Currently, $UNI is at $4.12, down 0.7% over the past 24 hours, but during a bear-market tail phase, long-term narrative shifts are often overlooked. My view is that this fee switch won’t take effect immediately; it will be limited to stablecoin pairs like USDC/ETH, extracting 5–10 basis points in protocol fees. In the initial phase, annualized revenue may be under $5 million, yet it gives UNI a clear downside value floor. Because once protocol fees are distributed to UNI stakers (via veUNI or similar mechanisms), it forms a fiat anchor—analogous to the ve model of $CRV . Compared with Curve’s stablecoin swapping scale, Uniswap’s size advantage could make this anchor more durable. In terms of what to watch, focus on two data points: first, whether the pilot pool’s daily trading volume exceeds $100 million; second, the auxiliary voting results regarding fee allocation in the proposal. If there’s a detailed announcement like “allocate all protocol fees to buy back UNI,” it could trigger a market repricing. Currently, UNI is bottoming in the $3.8–$4.5 range, and breaking above the $4.5 prior high likely requires an accompanying surge in trading volume.
Interactive Question: If you hold UNI or ARB, would you be more inclined to add more now, or wait until the ZK upgrade and/or the fee switch actually goes live?
📊 Panic Index is 18—could this be the last drop in extreme fear?
The market is so dead-quiet it makes you want to sleep. But at the moments when despair reaches its absolute peak, it’s often the eve of a turning point. BTC has been grinding around the 60k level all day; ETH can’t even hold above 1600; and SOL has been smashed like a dog. A Panic Index of 18 doesn’t mean fear anymore—it means total surrender. But I think, paradoxically, this could be the opportunity.
First: $BTC 6 million USD is the final psychological line of defense—bulls are holding the fort. In the last 24 hours, it’s only down 0.17%, which suggests the bears didn’t dare to slam it hard; everyone’s waiting for direction. On-chain data shows exchange BTC balances are steadily declining, while big players are quietly accumulating. My take: below 60k is a golden pit. If it breaks 59,500, I’ll add positions decisively—not cut with panic.
Second: $ETH 1572, down 0.63% in 24 hours, but weaker than BTC. The L2 narrative can’t get any traction; gas fees are so low that nobody’s playing. Market sentiment is extremely pessimistic. But note: the ETH/BTC ratio has already fallen to around 0.026, close to a two-year low. Historically, these kinds of extremes are often accompanied by a rebound. I think: below 1550 is where you can start buying in batches—don’t dream of catching the absolute bottom.
Third: SOL at 70.76, down 1.83% in 24 hours, leading the decline among majors. Money is clearly rotating toward BTC as a safe haven, and SOL’s on-chain activity is also dropping. But if you have patience, this level is already close to the prior low of 68. A break below 70 would be a fakeout. I don’t care about short-term volatility—if you’re holding SOL spot, keep holding. Cutting here is the stupidest option.
In summary: Panic Index 18—the market is so bad that nobody even dares to speak. But the real hunters enter when everyone else is desperate. Are you adding to your position right now, or staying in cash? What’s your view?
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🔥 Fear index at 15—are the dip-buying signals a bargain or a trap? BTC rebounds, but don’t get carried away
The broader market finally caught its breath. BTC is up 2.8% in the past 24 hours, back to 60,268. ETH and SOL followed as well. But the fear index is only 15—extreme fear. My take: this kind of rebound is more likely short-covering and futures squeeze, not a real reversal. If you see a fear index of 15 and blindly rush in, consider what happened back in May—after dropping to 12, it fell another 20%.
1. BTC at 60,268: It’s above 60k, but volume isn’t strong enough. A 2.8% 24h gain looks great, but compared with the huge volume released in the 62k–65k range over the previous weeks, this rebound is clearly on lighter volume. On-chain data shows exchange net inflows are still elevated, and there’s no obvious accumulation by big whales. I think around 60k there will be repeated tug-of-war. Shorts haven’t died, and longs aren’t strong enough. Chasing long might be worse than waiting for a pullback to 58,500 before considering.
2. SOL at 72.08: Up 8.8% in 24 hours and leading the majors. Funds clearly rotated from BTC into SOL. The reason may be that last night SOL’s DEX on-chain trading volume surged by 30%, and after the FTX-related incident, SOL’s staking rate has continued to rise. But don’t forget: after SOL’s sharp spikes like this, it has seen pullbacks of 10%+ every time. My judgment is that buying the breakout above 72 has poor value. Wait for the 65–67 range to pick up better entries.
3. ETH at 1,582: Up 3.7%, but weaker than SOL. The ETH/BTC ratio is still hovering around 0.026 and hasn’t broken the previous low. However, here’s a detail: ETH exchange balances have fallen to a 10-month low, suggesting someone is quietly withdrawing. I personally think ETH is like a compressed spring right now. Once BTC holds above 62k, ETH will catch up and likely rally above 1,700—but it takes time. Don’t chase in the short term; wait for a pullback below 1,530.
Summary: Don’t let one bullish candle change your conviction. The historical context of a fear index of 15 is mid-cycle or bottoming areas in a bear market, and bear-market bottoms usually require repeated grinding. SOL is overheated in the short run, while ETH is setting up—waiting for the wind to come. What’s your take? Will you follow this rebound or wait?
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🔥 Panic 13 + Bitcoin breaks 60,000 — my take is: you shouldn’t cut your losses here
The market is falling so hard it’s making your scalp tingle, but the Panic Index at 13 is already the lowest in the past two years. Historical data tells me that every time it reaches this level, the probability of a rebound within 7 days exceeds 70%—don’t let your emotions steer you.
$BTC 59406, down 2.92% in 24 hours, and it directly broke the 60,000 psychological level. It’s only 1.7% away from the previous low at 58,400. On-chain data shows that the loss rate for short-term holders has surged to 89%—this is a classic panic-selling trigger point. My view: place staggered limit orders below 60,000 and set the stop-loss at 57,500. The risk-reward here is already quite comfortable.
$ETH 1546, down 5.14%, performing far weaker than BTC. Net inflows to exchanges have spiked by 32,000 ETH over the past 4 hours, indicating that big players are moving assets to prepare to dump or rotate positions. SOL is up 0.84% to close at 68.6—fighting strength even as others fall. Clearly, capital is shifting from ETH toward SOL. My view: don’t touch ETH in the short term. If SOL can hold above 70, you can chase the trend.
Liquidation data makes the situation even clearer: in the past 24 hours, longs were liquidated by $210 million, while shorts were only $8 million—almost nobody is willing to open short positions anymore. In an extreme one-way market like this, once it reverses, shorts will get crushed. My view: going short now is basically handing over money—wait for a high-volume bullish candle to confirm the bottom.
What do you think? Are you going to run with the panic, or buy against human nature?
LayerZero cross-chain protocol daily active addresses plummet 40%, but whale addresses add aggressively
LayerZero’s week-over-week average daily active addresses fell from 123,000 to 74,000, a drop of nearly 40%. The data comes from an official dashboard on Dune Analytics. At first glance, it looks like user interest is cooling down. However, after tracking changes in holdings of major on-chain addresses, I found that among the top 100 largest addresses, 23 increased their ZRO token holdings within the past three days, adding roughly 1.8 million ZRO tokens, worth about $2.16 million. The average acquisition cost for these addresses is around $1.15, while the current ZRO price is $1.21—only about 5% above cost. This suggests whales are taking advantage of retail panic selling to accumulate at lower prices. LayerZero’s core narrative is full-chain interoperability. Currently, the total number of cross-chain messages has surpassed 200 million, but technological barriers still remain. In the short term, however, the risk is that if BTC continues to fall below $57,000, ZRO could also drop with the broader market to the $1.05 support level. What signals to watch: If ZRO shows high-volume stabilization near $1.15 and the number of whale addresses keeps increasing, it suggests whales are confirming the bottom—then it may make sense to follow with a small position. If ZRO breaks below $1.05 and whales start reducing their holdings, exit decisively. $ZRO
Ethena protocol USDe supply falls below 2.5 billion, but the staking yield stabilizes at 8.2%
Ethena’s synthetic dollar USDe supply has dropped from 2.87 billion tokens in early June to 2.48 billion today, a decline of about 13.6%. The data is from Ethena’s dashboard on Dune. The direct reason for the supply decrease is weaker demand for leverage, because USDe is primarily generated via basis arbitrage of ETH perpetual futures. Currently, the ETH funding rate has fallen from 0.01% to 0.003%, narrowing the arbitrage spread. The key point, though, is that Ethena’s staking yield has risen from 7.8% back to 8.2%, indicating that the protocol improves capital efficiency even as supply contracts. I checked the protocol’s treasury data and found that on June 20, the team adjusted the fee distribution ratio, directing more revenue to stakers—possibly to stabilize the core user base. Ethena’s fundamental logic is: as long as a basis exists in the ETH perpetual futures market, USDe can generate yield. With ETH currently at $1,532 (down 5.34% over the past 24 hours), the basis arbitrage strategy could actually expand returns during a downturn, because short positions may earn additional funding-rate income. What signals to watch: If USDe supply stabilizes around 2.4 billion tokens and the staking yield holds above 8%, it indicates the protocol is entering a healthy equilibrium—then you can consider ENA on pullbacks. If supply drops below 2.2 billion and the yield simultaneously falls below 6%, it means the arbitrage logic is no longer working and you should avoid it. $ENA
Interactive question: In an extreme fear environment where BTC breaks below $59,000 and the Fear Index is 13, would you rather follow the whales and position on the left side of the dip in LayerZero, or do you have a stronger view on Ethena’s stablecoin protocol and its downside resilience in a bear market?
🚀 BTC falls below 58,000, the fear index hits 13—are we in the middle phase of a bear market or facing a second dip?
Brothers, this market action today is making people’s hearts race. Yesterday BTC was still struggling around 60,000, but it’s now dumped straight to 58,584—down 3.6% in 24 hours. ETH is even worse: down 5.9% to 1,525 in one go. SOL also can’t hold up, down 2.3% to 66.23. The fear index is already at 13—this is extreme fear, even lower than last week. My take is: this isn’t a crash, but in the short term, nobody dares to step in as a buyer.
First: BTC breaks below 58,000, and the bears are accelerating. The bounce toward 60,000 last night was slammed down. Today it directly broke below 58,500, which is support from the low point of the past two weeks. Looking at the on-chain data, exchange reserves haven’t increased noticeably, but the USDT premium has turned negative, suggesting dip-buyers are hesitating. I think 56,000 is the key line of defense. If it can’t hold, the next stop is 52,000. But if you’re a short-term trader, don’t rush to buy the dip—wait until the fear index drops below 10, or until a high-volume bullish candle appears.
Second: ETH is leading the decline, while SOL is holding the fort. When ETH drops to 1,525, its 24-hour drop is double BTC’s. Capital is clearly rotating toward SOL. SOL is only down 2.3%, and on-chain DEX trading volume is still rising, which means the ecosystem users haven’t fled. My view is that this leg down in ETH is being weighed down by L2 and the expectation of unwind/relief. SOL, on the other hand, has narrative support. If you absolutely have to choose one, SOL is more resilient than ETH. Overall though, chasing shorts or longs right now is risky—better to wait until the fear sentiment has fully played out.
Third: Fear index at 13—what does history tell us? Over the past 5 years, days when the fear index was below 15 happened only 12 times; 8 of them saw a rebound within 1–3 days, but the average rebound magnitude was only 4–8%. So this is not the time to buy the dip, but also not the time to panic-sell. If your position is heavy, cut down to below 50%, and only consider adding again when the fear index rebounds to above 25. If you’re currently in cash, you can start placing limit orders in batches around 56,000 and 52,000.
So what is the market waiting for? Waiting for the U.S. stock market to open (tonight), waiting for the CME futures gap to be filled, waiting for a piece of good news to hit the market and trigger selling. My advice: don’t get emotional, don’t go all-in, and don’t follow the buy/sell orders being shouted in groups. What about you—are you planning to buy the dip, or continue to observe?
Semiconductors plunged 5%—and the market has started promoting “retail investor books” again.
📚 Retail Bookshelf · Today’s Bestsellers:
📖 《This Time Is Different》—Every big drop, someone says this. Turns out, it’s the same every time. Nasdaq -2.21%. Tech stocks got battered—same recipe, same flavor.
📖 《Others’ Fear, My Greed》—The issue is that others are just being cautious, while you’re actually being greedy. Micron -13.18%. The greedy are already standing guard halfway up the mountain.
📖 《I Got It》—Got what, exactly? Got the lesson that “it turns out I really didn’t understand.” ARM fell 10.14% in a day. No matter how good your insight is, you still can’t withstand the main forces dumping.
📖 《One Last Drop》—The credibility of this line is about the same as the “insider information” in the dip-buying group. VIX is 19.19—the show isn’t over yet.
📖 《All-In》—Money flowed entirely from tech into defensive sectors. What you “all-in” is the principal; what you walk out with is only a lesson.
Today’s market teaches you a lesson: every book on the shelf was bought with real money. Don’t rush to flip to the new pages—first, settle the old accounts.
Today’s tech stocks move is enough material to write a retail investor memoir.
I woke up this morning and saw semiconductors plunging 5%. I thought: 📖《The Final Drop》. So I opened 📖《When Others Are Fearful, I’m Greedy》 and bravely 📖《Get In》.
At 11 a.m., the Nasdaq was down 2.21%, Micron -13%, ARM -10%. I stayed calm and flipped to 📖《This Time Is Different》.
In the afternoon, the S&P fell -1.44% and the VIX spiked to 19. My account was red like Spring Festival couplets. I opened 📖《Help》 with tears in my eyes and silently repeated 📖《What Is This Pullback?》
Before the close, money rushed into defensive sectors. My tech holdings were like leftover food no one wants. At this moment, my bookshelf gained 📖《I Slapped My Thigh Into a Break》, 📖《If Only I Knew...》, and 📖《I Swear I’ll Never Chase a High Again》.
But I know—before tomorrow’s open, I’ll still flip through that classic book.
📖《Next Time for Sure》.
That’s today’s reading list done. Honestly, which book did you add to your bookshelf today?
🥇《ETH》$ETH It’s down 5%. The sharpest one in the whole market. This chapter of《Help!》sold out again.
🥈《BTC》$BTC Sliding from 62k to 59k—printing “Leg Breaker” is underway.
🥉《DOGE》 -4.98%. Musk didn’t post today. Readers of 《Value Investing》 turn the page with tears.
My reading progress today: 📖 At the open → 《This Time Is Different》 📖 Went down → 《Didn’t Get Away》 📖 Rebounded → 《I Feel It’s Going Up》 📖 Dropped again → 《Help!》 📖 Now → 《I Can’t Tell My Family》
Which one are you? 🔴 “The ‘This Time It’s Different’ Type” → Bought BTC with 62k, thinks it will bounce back 🟡 “The ‘Value Investing’ Type” → BTC at 59,000 isn’t expensive, hold it for 5 years and see 🟢 “The ‘Thigh Got Slapped Until Broken’ Type” → Sold ETH in the morning, then “pinged” it in the afternoon (not really) 🔵 “The ‘Afraid to Tell My Family’ Type” → The account has been green for almost a year
🔥 Fear Index at 12, BTC breaks below 60k, is the market crashing or is it a buying opportunity?
Hey guys, today’s market is really intense, BTC just plummeted to $60799, dropping nearly 3% in 24 hours, with ETH and SOL diving right along with it. The fear index at 12 indicates extreme fear, but here’s my take: don’t panic, this could be big money shaking out weak hands, and the lows often come during such sentiments.
First off, with BTC breaking the 60k mark, where's the technical support? Currently at $60799, the intraday low hit around $60,500. Previously, the 60k level was a psychological support for many, but with today’s break, I see the next support in the $58,000-$59,000 range. On-chain data shows a significant net inflow of BTC to exchanges lately, hinting that selling pressure is still present, but whale addresses aren’t significantly reducing their holdings—this is a washout signal, not a trend reversal. If we can hold above $60,000 in the next day or two, I’ll consider taking a small long position.
Secondly, ETH has dropped to $1621, SOL dipped below $68, and altcoins are bleeding out. ETH is moving in sync with BTC, down 2.68% over 24 hours, with on-chain Gas fees plummeting to 2-3 gwei, showing market activity is at a freezing point. SOL is down 2.53% to $67.75, and even more significant drops in ecosystem tokens. My advice? Don’t rush to catch a falling knife; wait for the fear index to drop below 10 or for BTC to show a volume rebound before making your move. However, if you have long-term positions, now’s a decent time to dollar-cost average into ETH or SOL, especially with the ETF expectations for ETH still in play—under $1600 is a golden opportunity.
Finally, with the fear index at 12, historical data shows that after extreme fear, the probability of a rebound in the following week exceeds 70%. This isn’t a call to go all in right now, but a reminder not to let emotions drive your decisions. Those who panic sell or try to catch the bottom might see completely different results three months from now. What do you think? Are you waiting for lower prices or getting ready to enter in batches?
Polygon 2.0 mainnet upgrade is just around the corner, zkEVM bridge volume has surpassed 200 million USD, but we need to be cautious of the TVL divergence signal. The Polygon 2.0 upgrade is currently the most significant narrative with tangible progress, primarily marked by the zkEVM bridge volume breaking 200 million USD, which indicates a notable increase in cross-chain user activity. However, my take is that this data shouldn't be viewed in isolation. On-chain data shows that the total value locked (TVL) in Polygon zkEVM is currently only about 45 million USD, while the bridge volume has reached 200 million, suggesting that a large amount of capital is rapidly entering and exiting rather than being settled in the ecosystem. This high turnover but low retention phenomenon often indicates that speculative funds are betting on upgrade expectations rather than the positioning of long-term value investors. The real-time price of $MATIC is reported at 0.68 USD, with a 24-hour drop of 2.5%, moving in sync with the broader market but failing to generate an independent trend despite the good news, indicating that the market has partially priced in the upgrade. Watch signal: If the TVL can quickly rebound above 100 million USD in the next two weeks, it would support growth in the ecosystem post-upgrade; conversely, if the bridge volume continues to grow but TVL stagnates, we need to be wary of a correction risk signaling the end of the good news. In trading, 0.65 USD is a short-term support level, and if it breaks, it may test the previous low of 0.60 USD.
Arbitrum's Stylus testnet sees a staggering 300% weekly increase in active addresses, but is this real demand? The data from Arbitrum’s Stylus testnet looks impressive, with active addresses skyrocketing from 20,000 to 80,000 in a week, a 300% increase. Stylus allows developers to write smart contracts in languages like Rust and C++, theoretically attracting more traditional developers to the chain. However, my opinion is that this testnet data should be viewed with caution. Testnets usually have incentive tasks or airdrop expectations, and the surge in addresses is more about securing potential rewards than a genuine explosion of development activity. In comparison, the daily active users on the Arbitrum mainnet have recently stabilized around 150,000, without a corresponding increase, indicating that the testnet hype has not yet translated into actual application. The real-time price of $ARB is 0.92 USD, with a 24-hour drop of 3.1%, performing modestly amid a weak market. Watch signal: After the Stylus mainnet launch, if the daily active users on the mainnet can grow by over 20% within 30 days, it would confirm the authenticity of developer migration; otherwise, the testnet data is just short-term noise. In trading, 0.85 USD is strong support, and if it breaks, it may follow the broader market down to seek support around 0.78 USD.
Interactive question: Do you think the surge in Polygon 2.0's bridge volume and the TVL divergence signal a precursor to a major pump by the whales or is it a sign that the good news is fully priced in?
📊 Panic Index at 17, market sentiment is about to crumble, but don't panic, there's opportunity here
Brothers, today’s market looks a bit suffocating, BTC broke below 63K, ETH dropped straight to 1665, panic index at 17, extreme fear. But let me tell you, it's during times like these that you need to stay sharp, because panic often signals a short-term bottom brewing. Don’t let emotions dictate your moves; let’s break down a few key signals.
1. $BTC dropped below 63K, but on-chain data suggests big money is accumulating. In the past 24 hours, BTC fell by 2.39%, now at 62668, just a step away from the previous low of 60K. But be cautious, the net inflow to exchanges is decreasing, indicating selling pressure is weakening, while the accumulation by whale addresses has quietly increased by 12% over the past week. My judgment: 60K is strong support; if it doesn’t break tonight, the rebound target is looking at 65K. But if it breaks below 60K, we need to start reducing positions to hedge.
2. $ETH has dropped even harder, around 1655, but DeFi protocol TVL is climbing against the trend. It fell 3.87% in 24 hours, much weaker than BTC. But look at the on-chain data; the total locked value (TVL) in DeFi on Ethereum has actually risen by 8% in the past three days, indicating funds are positioning for a bottom. If BTC holds steady, ETH will likely rebound first to above 1750. My take: cutting losses now isn't smart; instead, consider picking up a small position for the rebound.
3. Panic index at 17, historical data tells us this is often a signal for a temporary bottom. Looking back over the past two years, when the panic index falls below 20, BTC has averaged a rebound of 5%-10% within 3-7 days. Now SOL has also dropped to 69.5, but ecosystem activity remains. Don’t let panic emotions rob you of your assets, but also control your position size; don't rush to go all-in at the bottom.
What do you think? Keep watching, or get ready to grab some bargains in the panic? Let’s chat in the comments.