This article was published by KTX Crypto Academy under "Market Analysis," compiled from the official KTX Baize Business School Web3 market live broadcast.

Live Date: August 26, 2026

Lead Instructor: Teacher Zeyu

Live Platform: KTX Official Chinese Lark Group

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BTC and ETH Market Overview on August 26

This live session began by discussing common reasons why traders suffer losses. Then, using different timeframe charts, it analyzed the structure of BTC, ETH, and altcoins such as LINK, UNI, and COMP, while also supplementing with MU stock market trends. The core of the entire analysis is not to chase prices after sharp rises or falls but to find more reasonable risk-reward entry points by considering large timeframe direction, key support and resistance levels, Fibonacci retracements, and MACD momentum changes.

Key Points This Session

BTC and ETH maintain a strong large-scale structure, but both have entered a consolidation phase after surging in the short term.

BTC's core observation zone is between $77,600 and $77,800, while ETH's core observation zone is between $2,420 and $2,425. If key supports hold, the market can be treated as continuing its trend after a pullback; if support breaks and rebounds fail, a more cautious defensive approach should be adopted.

Altcoins such as LINK, UNI, and COMP have all shown high-level consolidation after rapid rises. The focus for participation should shift from chasing gains to waiting for support confirmation or a breakout above previous highs.

MACD, Fibonacci retracement, and support/resistance need to be used in combination; no single indicator can replace price structure analysis.

Before trading, it is essential to determine stop-loss, position size, and invalidation conditions to avoid repeatedly chasing highs and cutting losses in a volatile range.

Trading Awareness: Why Traders Often Lose Money

The live broadcast pointed out that trading losses often come not only from incorrect directional judgments but more commonly from lack of fixed trading rules, frequently changing plans after entry, increasing position size after consecutive losses, exiting too early when profitable, and chasing highs out of fear of missing out after rapid rises. The correct trading process should first determine the trend and key levels, then clarify entry conditions, stop-loss positions, target zones, and invalidation conditions.

BTC Market Analysis

BTC entered a pullback consolidation after quickly rising to around $81,270, with the price mainly hovering near $78,000 during the live session. Daily and 4-hour structures show that the previous uptrend has not been completely broken, but the short-term has shifted from a one-sided rise to high-level consolidation. MACD momentum has clearly declined, indicating the market needs time or price to complete repair.

From the retracement structure, the $77,600–$77,800 area is an important short-term support zone; below that, $76,800 and $75,500–$75,600 can be further observed. If these levels are supported, BTC still has a chance to retest $79,000–$79,500 and further challenge $80,500 and the previous high at $81,270. If key support is effectively broken and the rebound cannot recover, then one should guard against an extended correction toward around $74,900.

It is currently not advisable to chase orders in the middle of a high-level consolidation range. A more reasonable approach is to wait for the price to pull back to support and show a stop-falling structure or wait for a breakout above short-term resistance and confirm the pullback.

ETH Market Analysis

ETH reached a high of about $2,549 in this round of rise, then consolidated near $2,450. On a large scale, ETH has broken out of the previous long-term consolidation zone. The bullish structure remains, but short-term momentum has slowed, and the price has entered a digestion phase after the breakout.

Short-term focus is on support near $2,420–$2,425, followed by the previous breakout platform and around $2,300. Resistance above is first at $2,485–$2,500, then at the previous high region of $2,533–$2,549. If ETH can hold the breakout platform and retake above $2,500, the trend may continue; if it falls back into the original range, beware of a false breakout and deeper correction.

LINK Market Analysis

LINK entered sideways consolidation after rapidly rising to about $12.625, with the price around $11.3–$11.4 during the live session. It is currently in a high-level consolidation after the rise. Short-term focus is on whether $10.97–$11.00 support can hold; a renewed strength above requires breaking $11.75 and further challenging the previous high at $12.625. If key support is broken and cannot be recovered, adjustment risk will significantly increase.

UNI Market Analysis

UNI quickly rebounded from around $3.16 at the low to a high near $4.758, then pulled back to around $4.3 to consolidate. The bullish rebound structure is not completely broken, but momentum at high levels has declined. Focus is on support near $4.17 and $3.95 below, and resistance at $4.45 and the previous high of $4.758 above. Trading should wait for a stable pullback or a volume breakout and not chase prices in the middle of a consolidation.

COMP Market Analysis

COMP recently rose from a low, reaching a high near $21.76, then pulled back to about $19.5. Short-term attention should be paid to support in the $18.6–$19.0 area, with resistance at $20.1 and $21.76 above. If the price holds the pullback zone and increases volume again, there is still a chance for a second upward attack; if support continues to break, short-term bullish expectations should be lowered.

MU Stock Market Trend

MU previously rebounded from about $706 low to near $1,000, then entered a pullback consolidation. The chart shows the mid-term repair structure remains, but after the short-term high fell back, support needs re-confirmation. Attention can be paid to around $920 and the $870–$880 area below; a renewed strength above requires recovering $1,000 and further watching resistance near $1,040.

Common Questions About BTC and ETH Market

Does BTC's pullback mean the uptrend is over? It cannot currently be defined as a trend reversal directly. The key depends on whether effective support forms near $77,600–$77,800 and whether the rebound can retake above $79,000.

Can ETH still be bullish after the breakout? The large structure remains bullish, but it is necessary to watch if $2,420–$2,425 and the original breakout platform support hold. If it stabilizes above $2,500 again, the continuation of the bullish trend will be more certain.

Can you chase altcoins after they rise? It is not recommended to chase prices directly at high levels after continuous rallies. A better approach is to wait for key support to stop falling or wait for a volume breakout above previous highs followed by pullback confirmation.

How to distinguish normal pullbacks from trend reversals? Normal pullbacks usually hold the breakout platform or main trend support and show volume contraction, stop falling, or higher lows; trend reversals more often occur with volume-driven break of key support, failed rebounds, and simultaneous decline of highs and lows.

What is the most important thing in current trading? Not predicting the highest point but controlling losses when mistakes happen. First determine stop-loss and position size, then consider profit targets.

Live Resources and Participation

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KTX Features and Trading Access

Readers can visit the KTX Crypto official website to view products and services; to check real-time market analysis, latest coin prices, or Crypto Prices, users can enter the market page or use the AI Trading Signal Radar to assist in observing market changes. BTC, ETH, and Ethereum prices can be viewed on the Spot Trading page; for BTC contracts, ETH contracts, or other perpetual contract trading, users should first confirm leverage, margin, and stop-loss risks.

KTX provides access to Copy Trading, follow trading, contract copy trading, and one-click copy trading; " Capital Protection Copy Trading" is a platform feature name and does not represent any profit guarantee. Users still need to independently evaluate traders' historical performance, position analysis, drawdowns, and position risks. The Skills page can be used to learn about related trading tools.

The platform's on-chain projects, Meme coin movement monitoring, Smart Money, and Smart Money pages can serve as auxiliary tools for researching on-chain funds and popular assets; the prediction market is only for viewing related market information and should not replace independent judgment.

Other services include Launchpool, Benefits Center, and Rewards Hub. Users should read specific rules before participating in activities; when checking APY, they should also pay attention to terms, asset volatility, redemption conditions, and related risks.

Trading Strategies and Risk Warnings

The overall market remains in a high volatility phase this session, with strategies focusing on waiting for confirmation, phased participation, and strict stop-losses. The price zones mentioned in the live broadcast are for explaining market structure and do not constitute unconditional entry signals. Actual trading requires independent judgment based on real-time prices, personal risk tolerance, and position situations.