2026-01-02 15:22:01

Recently, I discussed the Q1 copycat season strategy with a few friends in the trading circle, and everyone's consensus is that this wave is indeed difficult to execute.

Currently, those still playing with copycat existing funds are very shrewd. You will notice a clear pattern: before each major market rebound, they have already exited the copycat positions in advance. Many of the copycat surges are actually the result of short-term funds seeing the market stagnate and taking the opportunity to close positions and push prices up. The market hasn't even given any obvious signals, yet the copycat stocks have already surged 30-50%.

However, when the market truly breaks through and confirms the rebound, it is actually the copycat funds that are gradually withdrawing. The upper limit of a bear market is already limited, and if you wait for clear rebound signals before entering, you risk stepping into the high point.

What should we do? The strategy is simple: select a few large-cap stocks with solid fundamentals, and first buy some chips at good positions. If the market feels off, immediately close the position to cut losses. There’s no need to force full participation in this wave; keep some ammunition. If a top structure forms later, the opportunity to short might become clearer.

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PanicSeller

· 11h ago

Alright, alright, it's the same old theory, I'm tired of hearing it --- Copycat stuff, what’s the point of being so money-savvy, isn’t it just throwing a tantrum --- First talking about burying chips, then cutting losses right after, that kind of mindset is a bit twisted --- Instead of studying this, it’s better to study when you can take profits --- Is shorting clear? By the time the top forms, the buyers have already trapped you completely haha --- Honestly, there’s no good solution, isn’t there --- I think this wave is just everyone relying on their skills, there’s no absolute answer --- Blue-chip copycats are hard to find, the fundamentals that can hold up have already risen --- Did you think about how to exit when burying chips? That’s the real issue --- Studying fund flows every day is less useful than studying your own mindset

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fren.eth

· 11h ago

Damn, the copycat scams are so deep now, it's really not fun This wave is definitely smart funds harvesting retail investors, I've also taken a hit Big blue-chip copies are okay, but avoid small coins directly, the risk is too high Stop-loss is the most important, otherwise you'll really become the bagholder Wait until the top structure appears before taking action, no need to rush

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SlowLearnerWang

· 11h ago

It's the same old story, I always react half a beat late, and by the time I realize it, they've already run away.

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LightningSentry

· 11h ago

It's a total wipeout; this wave of copycats is really just the big players cutting losses. Smart funds have already exited; we, being late to the game, can only watch in frustration. Still, we need to stay disciplined—don't chase highs, and that's it.

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