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What happens if you short bitcoin?
What happens if you short bitcoin?
Nicola
Wed Feb 26 2025
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I want to know the consequences or outcomes if someone decides to short bitcoin. What are the possible scenarios or risks involved in shorting bitcoin?
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Martina
Fri Feb 28 2025
In short selling, the potential for loss exists even without retaining the asset, making it a risky endeavor.
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DavidLee
Fri Feb 28 2025
This process is crucial as it determines the trader's financial liability.
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FantasylitElation
Fri Feb 28 2025
For instance, if a trader shorts Bitcoin and its value skyrockets by 50%, they are required to buy back the asset at this elevated price.
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TaekwondoMaster
Fri Feb 28 2025
Subsequently, they must return it, leading to a substantial loss due to the price increase.
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BenjaminMoore
Fri Feb 28 2025
Short selling involves a unique obligation for the trader.
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