do they just follow Bitcoin

I don’t fight the candle. I wait for the closing price of the 1H bar after the release.

• If that close is above yesterday’s high, I look for a long entry on the next pullback
• If it closes below the low, I stay out or flip short, depending on my bias

On June 12 CPI I saw a bull candle close 2% higher at 2pm UTC, then price retraced 0.8% into the EMA50 on 15m. That was my signal to go long. Simple, avoids chasing wicks. ^^

• Exchange netflows: big outflows before CPI often signal accumulation, so bias long
• Realized volatility spikes: if RV(30d) jumps >10% in 24h, I expect continuation of volatility
• Stablecoin supply changes: an uptick in USDC minting can precede buying pressure

Combining those with price action gives me a clearer picture, instead of relying on gut alone!!

My strategy is:

• Take a quick profit if it’s +10% within the first hour
• Lock in at least half my gains and for the rest I set a tight stop of 5%

Works best on tokens with small market caps where speed beats holding through the noise.