The truly real bottom: 1. Long/short position ratios stay below 0.5 for an extended period, even dropping to 0.4 or 0.3. Right now, it's fluctuating between 1-2. Funding rates remain low for a long time, proving that long positions are still slowly accumulating—take your time to rebuild your confidence. 2. Nobody is thinking about bottom-fishing (right now, old wallets on-chain are selling, and new wallets are buying…). The ones getting wrecked are those who can't wait. 3. Trust and follow historical cycle patterns. Betting on an unprecedented exception isn't worth it—things aren't bad enough yet. This is destined to be a long tug-of-war. Timing your entry is more important than the price.