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Old dog took a glance at the INTCUSDT perpetual contract, which has pumped up 3.417 points in the last 24 hours, with price pressure at 125.59. The order book is still pretty thick. The interesting part is the funding rate is stuck at zero, meaning neither the bulls nor the bears have to pay each other a protection fee. This isn’t common in recent semiconductor-related perps, as the funding rates usually oscillate around ±0.01%. A sudden drop to zero often signals a shift in momentum. The OI is currently at 211506, not too large, just over 200 million USD in exposure, but combined with today’s trading volume of 51.74 million, the turnover rate is estimated to be around 25%, with a decent portion of holders engaging in short-term trading.

I’ve been watching this pump for two hours. There’s been a consistent three-digit active buy order above 125, which looks like an institution is accumulating on the spot side, while the perp is passively following along, narrowing the long-short divergence. The funding rate dropping to zero indicates both sides are cautious; no one dares to leverage and bet on direction. Yet the price can still push higher, which usually means there’s real capital buying spot and then hedging neutrally in the contracts. I remember the last time a similar funding rate was glued to zero with a slow price increase was last December, when INTC hovered around 48 for three days, then on the fourth day, a bullish candlestick shot it up to 52. I didn’t get on that train and missed out entirely.

If this level doesn’t break below 123.8 tomorrow, I might consider picking up a light position, with a stop-loss set below 121, and looking upwards at 128.2, which is the resistance zone that couldn’t hold during three touches in late February. The contrarian thought is that many in the market are saying the semiconductor sector needs a correction, but old heavyweights like INTC could actually serve as a safe haven during fund rotations because they lack high valuation bubbles and have limited sell-off momentum. OI hasn’t surged, and the funding rate is neutral, indicating there aren't crowded longs yet. If there’s a real sell-off, it’d need to wait until the funding rate spikes positive before turning negative.

Last time I chased AI concept coins and got caught down 20%, so I’ve learned my lesson this time: no rabbit, no hawk. If it can’t break past 125, then I’ll just treat today’s chart as a watch. Anyway, all I’ve got is experience in losing money, which I’ve piled up plenty of.

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$INTC

📍 Entry: Below 103
🛑 Stop Loss: 108
🎯 TP1: 98
🎯 TP2: 93
🎯 TP3: 88

💡 If selling pressure continues, downside expansion remains possible.

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$INTC USDT BULLS DEFENDING SUPPORT — BREAKOUT TOWARD NEW HIGHS STILL IN PLAY!

🚀 Bullish Bias: INTC is consolidating around the 113.50 region after a strong upward move, showing resilience despite minor pullbacks. The ability to hold above key support suggests buyers remain in control of the short-term trend.

Price action is forming a healthy consolidation pattern between 112 and 116 after a sharp rally. This type of structure often acts as a base for the next move higher. As long as the market continues printing higher lows above support, the probability favors a breakout toward fresh highs rather than a deeper correction.
Market Outlook:
INTC remains in a bullish structure with momentum favoring buyers. Consolidation near recent highs is generally a positive sign, and a decisive move above 116 could trigger another expansion phase. Traders should monitor volume closely for confirmation of the next breakout.

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$INTC USDT BULLISH BREAKOUT CONTINUATION — STRONG MOMENTUM AFTER IMPRESSIVE RALLY!

🚀 Bullish Bias: INTC is showing strong bullish momentum after a +15% surge, currently consolidating near the 113–114 zone after a sharp breakout from lower levels. Price structure remains strong as buyers continue to defend recent gains.

The market is in a post-breakout consolidation phase, which often signals either continuation or short-term cooling before the next impulse move. As long as price holds above the 108–110 support zone, bulls remain in control with potential for another leg higher toward new highs. Failure to hold support may lead to a healthy pullback before continuation

TRADE SETUP

📈 Long Setup (Trend Continuation):
Entry: 108 – 114
🎯 TP1: 116
🎯 TP2: 120
🎯 TP3: 125+
🛑 SL: 104

📉 Short Setup (Rejection Scenario):
Entry: Below 108 breakdown
🎯 TP1: 104
🎯 TP2: 100
🎯 TP3: 96
🛑 SL: 11

Market Outlook:
INTC remains in a strong bullish structure driven by momentum and high volume inflows. The next move depends on whether buyers can sustain support after the recent rally. Expect volatility as price consolidates before its next directional expansion.

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📒 This big wave is supporting the positions of savvy investors, taking them to new heights.

🚀 LONG $INTC
Entry: 112.6
TP: 118.23 | SL: 101.34

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📈 The appearance of a Tweezer Bottom candlestick at the lower price range is quite impressive.
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INTC is poised for a breakout after a significant market structure break, with price action currently testing key levels. This zone is crucial as it represents a confluence of support and resistance, making it a high-probability area for a reversal.

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🟢 INTC LONG 📈
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📍 Entry Range: $111.1787 – $111.4013
🛑 Stop Loss: $107.9513 (-3.0%)
🎯 TP1: $112.9594 (+1.5%)
🏆 TP2: $116.8545 (+5.0%)
⚡ R/R Ratio: 1:1.7
📊 Confidence: 88%
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The CHoCH signal fired off a market structure break, while CVD confirmed the direction with a notable increase in volume, and the presence of a fair value gap (FVG) alongside an order block (OB) adds confluence to this setup. The overlap of these key levels creates a strong argument for a long position, especially considering the POI confluence where OB and FVG overlap. This setup looks particularly compelling given the current market conditions and the fact that INTC is showing signs of strength.

A 3.0% stop loss may be considered relatively tight, suggesting the use of lower leverage to manage risk effectively in this trade setup.

Taking partial profits at TP1 is advisable to lock in some gains and ride out the remainder of the position, allowing the trade to breathe and potentially reach further targets.

Not financial advice — always manage your own risk 🙏

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INTC is poised for a significant breakout, with a bullish narrative unfolding as it challenges key resistance levels. The current price action is setting up a high-conviction long trade opportunity.

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🟢 INTC LONG 📈
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📍 Entry Range: $116.0239 – $116.2561
🛑 Stop Loss: $112.6558 (-3.0%)
🎯 TP1: $117.8821 (+1.5%)
🏆 TP2: $121.9470 (+5.0%)
⚡ R/R Ratio: 1:1.7
📊 Confidence: 91%
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The combination of a market structure break, volume confirming direction, and a fair value gap has created an extremely compelling setup, with an order block and point of interest confluence adding further conviction. This overlap of signals suggests a strong likelihood of a trend continuation, making this a prime trade to capitalize on. The overall structure looks incredibly bullish, with all signals firing in unison to create a cohesive and compelling narrative.

A 3.0% stop loss may seem relatively tight, but given the strong signals and market structure, it's a manageable risk that pairs well with moderate leverage to maximize potential returns.

Taking partial profits at the first target point will help lock in some gains and reduce exposure, allowing for a more flexible approach to managing the remainder of the position as it continues to unfold.

Not financial advice — always manage your own risk 🙏

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$INTC structure level first look at funding/OI, 24h -3.497%. Following Trump’s approach: confirm before adding to your position, if not confirmed, just take a small position to test the waters.

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$INTC/USDT - Double Bottom Breakout Forming on the 30M 👀

A clean Double Bottom pattern has just broken out on INTC/USDT on the 30-minute chart. Price formed Bottom 1 at 114.8, rallied to the neckline at 118, pulled back to form Bottom 2 at 115.1, and has now broken above the neckline with strong volume.

The breakout candle showed a massive volume spike confirming the move. Price is now in the FORMING stage above the neckline at 120+.

This is a textbook double bottom breakout. Worth watching closely for continuation 📈

🔍 Pattern detected by ChartScout

⚠️ Not financial advice — for educational purposes only.

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$INTC /USDT BULLISH STRUCTURE HOLDING – CONSOLIDATION BELOW HIGH BEFORE NEXT BREAKOUT 🚀

INTC is currently trading around 117.90 after an +11% bullish move, showing strong momentum but now entering consolidation just below the 119.46 resistance zone. Price is holding above the 114–116 support area, indicating that buyers are still in control. The structure remains bullish as long as this support holds. A breakout above 119.50 could trigger continuation toward higher levels, while rejection may cause a short-term pullback.


Trade Setup:

Long Entry: 115.50 – 118.00 (accumulation / breakout retest zone)
Targets (TP):

TP1: 119.50

TP2: 122.00

TP3: 125.00

Stop Loss (SL): 112.80

Alternative Short Setup (if rejection occurs):
Short Entry: 119.00 – 119.80
Targets: 116.00 / 114.50
SL: 121.50

Market Outlook:
INTC remains in a bullish trend with healthy consolidation after a strong rally. Buyers are still dominant above key support. A breakout above resistance would extend momentum, while failure may lead to temporary correction before continuation.

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I just took a quick look at the funding for $INTC , and it’s holding steady at zero. Price is 126.28, only moved 1.235% in the last 24 hours, but open interest (OI) has piled up to 211829, which isn’t small by recent standards. Volume is 11.11 million USDT, not huge, but not tiny either; it feels like someone is stealthily building up a position before a storm.

Why does the funding going to zero catch my eye? Other assets in the same sector have been bouncing around lately thanks to the semiconductor revival, but $INTC hasn’t followed suit, lagging behind like an old dog. But the rising OI suggests someone is hedging at this level, with longs and shorts at a standoff, nobody’s in a rush to pay funding fees. In previous cycles I’ve observed, big players are always cautious about getting burned by fees when building positions, so they slowly accumulate when funding is neutral, waiting for a direction to reveal itself. The concentration of positions isn’t low right now; it’s not a scattered retail setup. If a couple of large wallets are pressing for buys, the longer it grinds around 126, the more potential for a bounce later. The semiconductor narrative isn’t dead either; it’s just that the market’s attention has shifted elsewhere, making a veteran like $INTC an easy target for a catch-up trade, unlike the flashier new concepts.

My view is straightforward, no wishy-washy business. If $INTC breaks out with volume past 128, I’ll add to my position; not heavy, but I’ll set a stop-loss. If it drops below 124 and OI doesn’t decrease, I’ll exit without sentimental attachments. Right now, the market thinks it’ll spike like before and then dump, but I actually believe as long as OI doesn’t fall below 200k, this setup hasn’t dispersed yet. If the bears were going to strike, they’d have done it while fees were favorable; with funding flat as water, they haven’t gained any edge, and the buy walls underneath don’t look fake.

Last time I got stuck around 130 on $INTC and waited four days without action, only to finally give up and close my position, and then the following week it shot up to 135, which made me slam my keyboard in frustration. This thing is notorious for punishing impatient traders like me, so this time I’m more inclined to stay calm and let it choose its direction without jumping the gun before the signals come in.

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The old dog took a quick look, and INTC has surged 6.836% in the last 24 hours, with the price hitting around 124.87. In the tradfi chain, that’s a pretty noticeable move for US stocks. What caught my attention even more is the funding rate, which is currently at 0. The open interest is at 212,800 dollars—it's not huge, but it's significant enough. The fact that the funding rate has dropped to zero after a short-term breakout indicates that neither bulls nor bears are willing to heavily leverage their positions; the market is still hesitant about taking this trade.

Digging deeper, INTC's recent movement hasn’t been driven by any direct news—tradfi_news is empty, it’s purely market-driven. I've been watching the Semi sector’s chain reflections for two weeks; other assets are either flat or showing low volume, while INTC’s open interest may not be big, but the turnover is quite nimble. The 24-hour trading volume is 128 million dollars, which is over 600 times that of the open interest, indicating that the chips haven't settled and there's a high density of short-term trading. This type of situation in the chain mapping of US stocks typically leads to two scenarios: either it’s a prelude to accumulation or a liquidity trap waiting for someone to bite. The old dog tends to lean towards the former because the funding rate remains positive, and the bulls haven’t collectively started to pay their protection fees yet, so the congestion isn’t high.

We need to clarify the point about the funding rate being zero. Many traders see a zero funding rate and think there’s no direction. I calculated that INTC has had three similar setups from the end of November until now. One was on December 3, where it rose 11 points over the next six days; another was on January 8, where it traded sideways for four days before dropping back 7 points. The difference this time is that the open interest is lower than in the previous two instances. A position size of 210,000 dollars in the entire Semi sector is considered light, which means the friction costs for big players entering and exiting are low. A professional trader I know has a habit of entering with half their usual position size during zero funding rate and low OI breakouts because if they’re wrong, the funding loss isn’t significant; if they’re right, it leads to a quick acceleration.

From a whale's perspective, this type of order book likely indicates that medium-sized addresses are testing the waters. I don’t have the exact number of addresses, but the concentration doesn’t seem high, unlike those meme coins where the top 10 wallets hold 80% of the active liquidity. This means that if a narrative sparks, the follow-up buying response will be relatively quick.

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#INTCUSDT another signal on the community did perfectly well with above 120% from Entry

$INTC has been moving quite interestingly these past few days, up 4.441% in 24 hours, with the price touching around 105.82. I took a quick look at the data, and surprisingly, the funding rate is zero, and the open interest is at 169,855.07, which isn't too outrageous. This combo isn't common in the semiconductor sector; it’s risen over four points, yet neither bulls nor bears have paid the protection fee. Either the big players haven't entered yet, or the market hasn't formed a consensus. I've been watching it for two weeks, and this kind of situation previously appeared at the tail end of its consolidation, where the open interest was stable, and the funding rate was neutral, then it shot up with a big green candle.

The current cycle position in the semiconductor/AI chain is quite delicate. MU, NVDA, and AMD had a strong surge in the first half of the year and are now digesting their valuations at high levels, while $INTC clearly shows a lagging catch-up posture. I checked the on-chain wallet structure, and the concentration of top holding addresses is relatively high but not yet in the danger zone. The turnover rate of the top few wallets has been fluctuating around 18% to 22% in the last two weeks, which isn't indicative of a top distribution scenario. Compared to NVDA's previous surge, $INTC now seems more like institutions slowly accumulating rather than retail traders rushing in for short-term gains. The zero funding rate itself indicates that both bulls and bears are waiting for a trigger point, and neither dares to show their cards first.

My take is simple: $INTC isn't leading the semiconductor sector; it's following but hasn't completely caught up yet. Many in the market feel its fundamentals can't support a $10 billion valuation, but I looked at the recent capex rhythm for its foundry business, and it’s not as bad as people say. As long as $INTC holds above 98, I’ll maintain a half position. If it breaks out of 112 on volume and the funding rate turns positive to above 0.01%, then I’ll be cautious of a crowded long position, and I’ll lock in profits by trimming a third. Conversely, if it drops below 95, I’ll clear my position without hesitation because if that level breaks, it indicates a failed accumulation, and those picking it up below will run faster than anyone else.

Last time I misread AMD's breakout near 80, held for three days, and got shaken out, only to see it surge to 120 two months later, which still stings. This time, with $INTC, I plan to play it safe and observe more, avoiding the temptation to cut myself on the floor. The market has a way of humbling everyone, and I’ve got to accept that.

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$INTCUSDT Quick Analysis @ $113.17
Intel ($INTC) powers through legacy limits, posting a strong +15.02% climb on synthetic tracking desks as institutional capital rewards its latest advanced foundry and fabrication facility benchmarks.

Narrative Check: Intel's aggressive pursuit of sovereign semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and next-gen data center processors is reshaping the global tech layout. The tokenized synthetic tracker is experiencing rapid inflows as crypto traders hedge structural AI positions against mainstream legacy tech assets.

TA Snapshot:

Immediate Resistance: Target set at the major multi-week peak of $120.00.

Support Base: Strong, established macro floor resting back at $100.00.

Momentum: MACD histogram expanding bullishly on the daily chart.

DYOR | NFA

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The old dog checked the 24-hour performance of $INTC , which dropped 4.243%, currently priced at 106.06, with a volume of 265 million. This isn't just a minor pullback in line with the market; it's happening while the entire semiconductor chain still has a breath left, and INTC has exhaled it itself. I've been watching the order book for two weeks, and the funding rate is currently 0.00000000, with open interest sitting at over 168,000. On the surface, it looks calm, but it's this combination of zero-funding and tepid open interest that has led the old dog to take several unexpected losses before, and I'll elaborate on that later.

It's quite interesting to compare NVDA and AMD. NVDA has recently stabilized at the center of the AI narrative, with funds flowing in at a pace just a beat slower than last year's Q4, but the direction remains unchanged; AMD's data center side also has orders supporting it, so while the rise isn't explosive, at least the trajectory is upward. INTC, however, is in a vacuum period caught between catching up on processes and the narrative of outsourcing that hasn't materialized yet, and the market currently lacks patience for it. What the old dog sees is that on the same Semi track, money would rather chase NVDA's premium than sit in INTC's valuation pit, which is a frustrating scenario for those looking to go long; you think you're picking up a bargain, but what you're actually getting is a headache. This round, INTC is not leading the charge; it's more like the one being drained in the sector.

I need to highlight the issue of the funding rate going to zero separately. Many people see a zero rate and think there's no risk of squeeze between longs and shorts; I tell you the opposite is true. In the past, when I focused on INTC as a tradifi on-chain asset, funding going to zero while positions remained high usually means both sides are just grinding it out. Once the direction is chosen, the liquidation volume can be even more severe than during extreme funding periods. There was a similar setup in mid-September last year when INTC traded sideways around 38 for nearly ten days, with funding near zero and open interest slightly higher than now, around just over 200,000. Eventually, it broke down, dropping 9% in two days. I'm not saying history will repeat itself, but I'm very familiar with this situation.

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The old dog took a quick look at the market, and this 24-hour candlestick $INTC is quite interesting, with a 10.99% increase sitting pretty on the blockchain's perpetual contracts. The daily trading volume hit 266 million U, and the price is hovering around 113.1. What caught my eye even more than the price increase itself is the funding rate; 0.00008728 might seem small, but it annualizes to nearly 3.2%, and it's positive. A positive funding rate in the perpetual market means that the longs are paying the shorts for protection every day, indicating that those going long this time are really squeezed, with open interest (OI) piling up to 208,000 U. The positions are definitely not light.

This sudden rise doesn't come with any major news; the tradfi announcements are blank, purely driven by funds. The old dog checked the on-chain contracts in the semiconductor sector, and $INTC has been on a tear compared to its peers, while other assets are either stagnant or barely move. This kind of isolated spike isn't sector rotation; it's a single-point bet. Just look at the OI structure: when the price pushed up, the positions didn't really unwind, indicating that it’s not the old whales retreating but rather a fresh influx of money, likely from retail investors, with sizable volume but no real interlinked strategy. I can't check each top address for real names, but the degree of on-chain concentration feels significant; if this trend encounters a funding rate reversal or insufficient gas, it could drop quickly.

The last time the old dog saw a similar funding rate and OI increasing in tandem was at the end of last year, where it spiked eight to nine points and then dumped half overnight, leaving those who chased it with green faces the next morning. This time, I'm not as optimistic and will offer a contrarian view: the market generally believes $INTC will ride the semiconductor sentiment for another wave, but I'm fixated on that positive funding rate, which is concerning; the longs are too crowded, and the sell wall above 113 isn't thin. If the old dog were to take a stance, my own strategy is to enter with a light position, but my take-profit line is set at 117.2. If it drops below 108, I'll open a small short position, keeping my size under 30% of my usual; I'd rather miss out on the next segment than get caught in the crowd. This isn't about being bearish on $INTC; it's an instinctive avoidance of crowding, as I always get nervous when things go too smoothly.

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This wave at $INTC jumped up by 14.78%. The old dogs aren’t focused on the candlesticks; they’re watching the funding rate. It’s been nearly a 15-point rise in 24 hours, with the funding rate stable at 0.00000000, not a penny more, not a penny less. This number is more interesting than the price itself; despite such a surge, the bulls are surprisingly not overcrowded. This suggests that either the bears are completely flat with no margin added, or this buying pressure didn’t go through the contract channel at all, but was a hard spot purchase. The open interest (OI) is now 204 million, coupled with a trading volume of 266 million; the turnover isn’t outrageous but is active enough. The old dogs scanned the order book, and the 112.79 level is perfectly stuck at the upper edge of a dense trading area from the past two weeks. If it pushes up a bit more, there’s technical resistance around 115, where quite a few orders from the end of November are trapped.

This week, the Semi sector hasn’t shown much movement, and the benchmarks are all just lying flat. $INTC seems to be doing its own thing, disconnected from the sector. In the past, such situations usually meant there was an independent narrative brewing, but the tradFi announcement board is clean with no new catalysts. This leaves only one explanation: someone has been accumulating at the bottom and is starting to test the waters as liquidity thins out before and after Christmas.

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Old dog has been keeping an eye on the INTC TRADIFI perpetual contract for two weeks now, and tonight this candlestick finally broke the deadlock. In the last 24 hours, it surged by 8.612%, hitting a quote of 109.85, with a corresponding trading volume stacking up to 263 million and an open interest of 192,000 contracts showing little sign of shrinking. This indicates it's not just a pure short covering; there’s real new buying pressure coming in. The strangest part is the funding rate, which stayed completely flat at 0.00000000 all day, meaning neither side has to pay the other a protection fee. I haven’t seen this kind of structure in the mapped contracts of US stocks too often; it’s usually either calm before the storm or tightly controlled by a whale.

Looking back at this wave of unusual movement, there were no signs on the charts. INTC has been wobbling between 105 and 107 all week, moving somewhat in tandem with the entire semiconductor sector, neither as strong as AMD nor as one-sided as Nvidia. But today, it suddenly ramped up to around 110. I checked the order books on TRADIFI and didn’t see any clear explosive push; it looked more like a group of traders quietly accumulated their positions over a couple of hours. I have a rule of thumb: in this kind of stealthy pump, the concentration of the top ten holding addresses is usually not low, but I just scanned INTC’s on-chain mapped address distribution, and the top addresses aren’t extremely concentrated, just moderately above average. Interestingly, the market maker wallets have shown a consistent slight increase over the past three days. This is different from the past times when the semiconductor sector was moving in sync, as back then, positions were all piled up, and rates would shoot up to over 0.01%. Now, with the rate at zero, it means the bulls aren't crowded, and there’s still ammo on the sidelines.

I took a look at the few other TRADIFI assets in the same sector on my watchlist, and their movements are still sluggish, so INTC seems to be pushing ahead solo, not in concert with the sector. Without corporate announcements to support it, this independent movement suggests either someone has pre-positioned or it’s purely a technical short squeeze. I lean towards the latter because the zero rate has made the shorts feel less pain, yet the market has still slowly climbed over 8 points. The last time I saw a similar structure was in April, when there was also a sideways, under-the-radar US stock mapping, with rates lingering at zero for a long time, and then one day it suddenly started a three-day rally. When the rates flipped positive and the shorts capitulated, the market began to pull back instead.

So my judgment is clear: if INTC can hold above 109 for two hours in early Asian trading tomorrow, I’ll take a small position to go long, but I won’t chase it; I’ll wait for a pullback near 108 to add more, setting my stop loss at 106.5.

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$INTC 24 hours rallied 10.5%, current price 111.74, the perpetual contract here has a funding rate of positive 0.00005768, and the bulls are still paying the bears. Open interest is 200,000 contracts, not a small amount, a classic market bulldozer pushing up, but the bulls' cost basis is also accumulating. Trump’s details on the semiconductor industry tariffs haven't landed yet, but the market is already betting that domestic chip manufacturing in the U.S. will get policy support, money is making a dash.

This wave of sentiment is clearly a bit overheated, a positive rate with over 10% gains, and the crowd chasing longs is increasing. I've seen this kind of one-sided rally relying on policy expectations too many times; once there’s no solid good news to back it up, if positions loosen, it’s a slaughter of the longs. The funding rate hasn’t reached extreme values yet, but the balance between longs and shorts has completely tipped towards the bulls, leaving little meat for new entrants.

Since I’m trading U.S. stock contracts on Binance, I’m making one assumption: betting that before Trump opens his mouth, there’s still momentum. The plan is straightforward, take a light position and try a long. Direction: Long. Leverage: 3x. Stop loss set at 102, if the previous low support breaks, I’m out, no holding positions. Take profit at 125, the previous high is a tough nut to crack. Total position uses only 5% of the principal, no increasing the position size.

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