Cryptocurrency Q&A Can you short crypto with your own money?

Can you short crypto with your own money?

Lucia Lucia Sat Oct 26 2024 | 7 answers 1520
I'm wondering if it's possible to short cryptocurrencies using my own funds. I want to understand if this type of trading activity is feasible and what the process might look like. Can you short crypto with your own money?

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Maria Maria Mon Oct 28 2024
Crypto shorting is a popular trading strategy that utilizes margin.

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Giulia Giulia Mon Oct 28 2024
Margin, in this context, refers to the borrowing of cryptocurrency.

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MoonlitCharm MoonlitCharm Mon Oct 28 2024
Traders borrow crypto from an exchange or a lending platform.

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DongdaemunTrendsetterStyleIcon DongdaemunTrendsetterStyleIcon Sun Oct 27 2024
They then sell the borrowed crypto in the market.

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Elena Elena Sun Oct 27 2024
The goal is to repurchase the crypto at a lower price in the future.

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