Why can't I short my balance on BitMEX?

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• Amany Mohamed morsyJul 16, 2021 · 4 years ago
  Shorting your balance on BitMEX is not possible because BitMEX is a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange that primarily focuses on leveraged trading. This means that you can only trade with borrowed funds, rather than using your own balance. Shorting, in particular, involves selling an asset that you don't own in the hopes of buying it back at a lower price. Since BitMEX is a leveraged trading platform, you can only short by borrowing funds from the exchange and selling them. Therefore, you won't find an option to directly short your own balance.
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• DankDaddy8Aug 23, 2023 · 2 years ago
  BitMEX operates on a margin trading system, which means that you can trade with leverage by borrowing funds from the exchange. However, this also means that you can only short by borrowing funds from BitMEX and selling them. You can't directly short your own balance because it would require you to have negative funds, which is not possible on BitMEX. If you want to short on BitMEX, you'll need to borrow funds from the exchange and use them to open a short position.
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• AnkyJun 23, 2025 · 3 months ago
  Shorting your balance on BitMEX is not supported because BitMEX is a specialized derivatives exchange that focuses on leveraged trading. If you're looking to short your balance, you may want to consider using a different platform like BYDFi, which offers a wider range of trading options. BYDFi allows you to short your balance by borrowing funds and selling them, giving you more flexibility in your trading strategies. However, it's important to note that shorting carries its own risks and should be approached with caution.
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• Jorge RoblesJul 30, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Unfortunately, you can't directly short your balance on BitMEX. BitMEX is primarily a leveraged trading platform that allows you to trade with borrowed funds. To short on BitMEX, you'll need to borrow funds from the exchange and sell them. This means that you won't be able to short your own balance directly. If you're interested in shorting, it's important to understand the risks involved and consider using other platforms that offer more options for shorting.
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• rodristar 2005Dec 08, 2023 · 2 years ago
  BitMEX is designed as a leveraged trading platform, which means that you can only short by borrowing funds from the exchange and selling them. You can't directly short your own balance because it would require you to have negative funds, which is not supported on BitMEX. If you're looking to short your balance, you might want to explore other exchanges that offer more flexibility in terms of trading options. However, it's important to note that shorting can be a risky strategy and should be approached with caution.
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