The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics suddenly announced: the PPI data for December will be postponed until January 30 of next year.

This delay is not just a simple change of date. A month-long gap in data leaves those funds that were originally focused on inflation indicators floating in the air. Without an anchor, a ship can easily drift — expectations begin to diverge, and emotions can amplify every fluctuation.

Interestingly, some on-chain addresses have already started to take action. Tracking shows that a large holder with a position size close to $550 million has recently increased their long positions in BTC and SOL, and significant buy orders have also accumulated at key price levels for ETH. These "smart money" investors clearly do not intend to wait for the data to make judgments, but instead choose to position themselves in advance during this chaotic period.

In the coming period, employment reports and statements from Federal Reserve officials, every detail may be interpreted by the market as directional signals. Volatility is likely to continue to rise.

For ordinary participants, this stage is indeed a bit awkward: it’s easy to be thrown off if you can’t see the direction, but if you can truly catch the rhythm, the cost of positioning at lower levels can be more advantageous than usual. The key is not to gamble on uncertainty as if it were certainty.

Two operational thoughts are worth referencing:

First, control the position size. Don’t go all in on a judgment; refer to the practices of those with large positions — gradually build positions at key support levels and keep risk exposure within a bearable range.

Second, maintain responsiveness. Before the data release on January 30, if the market shows abnormal fluctuations, take profits when you should, cut losses when you must, and don’t hesitate. Running fast doesn’t necessarily mean earning the most, but at least it won’t lead to the most significant losses.

On the night of January 30, in the hours following the release of the PPI data, the market is likely to experience a round of rapid pricing. Sharp rises and falls are possible, but the real opportunities are often hidden within those intense fluctuations.

Whether you can seize this wave of market activity at the end of the year largely depends on how much effort you are willing to spend monitoring the market and doing your homework. Information asymmetry always exists, but at least don’t let yourself be among the last to know the news. $BTC $ETH $BNB