Looking at the recent OCEAN market, the probability of short-term consolidation or a pullback is about 60%. Where is the problem? The price surged 18.94% in a single day to 0.707 USDT, which initially seems like a significant move. But a closer look at the trading volume reveals some awkwardness—65.84 million is only 1.5 times the recent average, indicating a classic case of rising prices with decreasing volume, a typical mismatch phenomenon. The lack of open interest data further clouds the main force's intentions.



From a technical perspective, there are two key resistance levels to watch above: 0.7480, which is the lower boundary of previous dense trading activity, and 0.8120, close to the yearly line. Support below is also critical—0.6421, which was yesterday’s breakout high, and further down, the Fibonacci 0.382 retracement level at 0.5985. The current price is approaching the resistance zone, and the risk of chasing higher on the right side is quite significant.

Honestly, a smarter approach is to wait until the price retraces to the 0.6421-0.5985 range and observe whether the trading volume shrinks accordingly. If the volume also decreases, indicating support is holding, then it’s a good opportunity to accumulate gradually. Price increases with volume shrinking usually suggest two possibilities: either the main force is pushing the price up with limited funds, but the market lacks follow-through, leading to no buyers later—this is a trap; or the chips are well locked in, and selling pressure is light. However, considering that OCEAN has risen nearly 19% in the past 24 hours with limited volume expansion, the first scenario is more likely. Be cautious of the main force pushing prices higher in low-liquidity areas to pave the way for subsequent distribution. If within the next 1-2 trading days the price cannot stay above 0.7480 and volume remains subdued, a pullback is almost certain.
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WhaleWatchervip
· 8h ago
Price rises but volume shrinks, I’m too familiar with this trick; the main force is just playing word games Wait, with such a big increase, the trading volume is only 1.5 times? No wonder it feels a bit fake Only consider buying back when it retraces to 0.6421; chasing high now is just giving away money A typical signal of a trap to lure buyers, gotta stay alert A 19% increase with this little trading volume, it’s obviously suspicious Instead of chasing high, it’s better to see if it can hold steady at 0.7480; that’s the key Honestly, I won’t move unless I see the volume supporting it
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tx_pending_forevervip
· 01-09 12:20
Price rises, volume shrinks. I'm too familiar with this trick; the main force is just harvesting profits again. Wait for a pullback before getting in. Chasing high now just makes you the bag holder. This wave of OCEAN feels a bit risky; the volume doesn't match the price. Short-term bearish outlook, below 0.6421 is stable. The main force is pushing up in areas with weak liquidity; there will definitely be traps later. Don't chase the high; wait for the price to fall to support levels before considering. Price rises, volume shrinks = false signals. This time, a correction is highly likely; I bet 60%.
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pumpamentalistvip
· 01-08 19:51
Price rises, volume shrinks—I've seen this trick too many times. The main force is probably digging a pit, waiting for retail investors to rush in.
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GasOptimizervip
· 01-08 19:50
Price increases while volume decreases... a typical trap of false breakout, the data ratios don't add up. A 1.5x average trading volume pushing a 19% increase? That doesn't work at all in my model.
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JustAnotherWalletvip
· 01-08 19:48
Price rises, volume shrinks. I've seen this trick too many times; the main force is digging a trap.
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DaisyUnicornvip
· 01-08 19:30
Price increases but volume decreases—no matter how beautiful this flower blooms, be cautious. I've seen too many tricks from the main players. Wait for it to drop back to 0.6421 to test the waters. Don't get lured into chasing the rise and getting chopped up. I've done that before. A daily increase of 18 yuan looks exciting, but the trading volume is so sparse—it's a classic house of cards. Instead of chasing high on the right side, it's better to wait for a good dip to buy. Volume tells the real story. If it can't hold above 0.7480 in a day or two, it's time to run. Don't wait to get caught in a trap.
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NFTArchaeologisvip
· 01-08 19:29
Price increases, volume decreases. I've seen this trick too many times in the early digital art market. It has a bit of a pump-and-dump feel.
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WhaleMistakervip
· 01-08 19:29
Price rises, volume shrinks, the smell of诱多 (false breakout) is getting stronger. Still, we have to wait for a pullback before going higher.
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