What does it mean when you short a cryptocurrency?

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• Dec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Shorting a cryptocurrency means betting on its price to go down. It's like borrowing the cryptocurrency from someone, selling it at the current market price, and then buying it back at a lower price to return it to the lender. If the price does go down, you make a profit. However, if the price goes up, you'll end up losing money. It's a way to profit from a decline in the value of a cryptocurrency.
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• Dec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Shorting a cryptocurrency is essentially a way to make money when its price falls. You're essentially betting against the cryptocurrency, hoping that its value will decrease. It's a common strategy used by traders to profit from market downturns. However, it's important to note that shorting can be risky, as the price of cryptocurrencies can be highly volatile.
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• Dec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
  When you short a cryptocurrency, you're essentially borrowing it from someone and selling it with the expectation that its price will decrease. If the price does go down, you can buy it back at a lower price and return it to the lender, pocketing the difference as profit. However, if the price goes up, you'll have to buy it back at a higher price, resulting in a loss. Shorting can be a profitable strategy if you correctly predict a decline in the cryptocurrency's price, but it's important to carefully consider the risks involved.
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