How does a short sale work in the cryptocurrency market?

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• ozanerdenJul 22, 2025 · 24 days ago
  A short sale in the cryptocurrency market is when an investor borrows a certain amount of a cryptocurrency and sells it on the market, with the expectation that the price will decrease. If the price does indeed drop, the investor can buy back the cryptocurrency at a lower price and return it to the lender, making a profit from the price difference. This is different from a regular sale where the investor owns the cryptocurrency and sells it directly. Short selling allows investors to profit from a decline in price, even in a bear market.
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• s154223004Jun 19, 2024 · a year ago
  Short selling in the cryptocurrency market is like betting against the price of a cryptocurrency. Instead of buying low and selling high, short sellers sell high and buy low. It's a way to make money when the market is going down. However, short selling can be risky, as the price of a cryptocurrency can also go up, resulting in potential losses for the short seller.
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• GiorgarosMay 10, 2023 · 2 years ago
  BYDFi, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, allows users to engage in short selling. With BYDFi, you can borrow cryptocurrencies and sell them on the market, with the aim of buying them back at a lower price and making a profit. It's important to note that short selling is not available for all cryptocurrencies on BYDFi, so make sure to check the availability before attempting a short sale.
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