The market feels calm — but that’s the problem.

Here’s the truth:

Bitcoin is stuck near $88k, volume is low, and traders are waiting for macro catalysts. (CoinMarketCap)
This sideways chop with low liquidity means direction is not confirmed yet.

When momentum weakens like this, three things happen:

Smart money shifts out of volatile bets

Retail hesitates and overthinks

Breakouts become traps, not trends

Right now:

• $BTC dominance is rising
• $ETH strength is limited
• Altcoins are not leading yet (CoinGecko)

This is not a trend forming.
This is an uncertainty compression.

What traders mistake for calm…

…is actually a setup.

A market doesn’t go from indecision to trend.

It goes:

️⃣ Compression → Breakout → Momentum

We are still in compression.

This means:

Don’t chase breakouts.
Don’t fear dips.
Don’t buy narratives.

Watch structure first, then trade.

Save this post.
Because the next real move will come only after momentum confirms direction.

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