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Can I short BTC on Coinbase?
Can I short BTC on Coinbase?
CryptoVisionary
Thu Dec 26 2024
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I'm wondering if it's possible to short Bitcoin on Coinbase. I'd like to know if the platform allows this kind of trading activity where I can profit from a decrease in BTC's price.
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Martina
Sat Dec 28 2024
For instance, if a trader anticipates a decline in the price of Bitcoin, they can sell Bitcoin futures contracts.
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Bianca
Sat Dec 28 2024
When engaging in price shorting, traders sell futures contracts with the intention of buying them back at a lower price in the future.
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Elena
Sat Dec 28 2024
This process allows traders to profit from a decrease in the price of the underlying asset.
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CryptoLodestarGuard
Sat Dec 28 2024
In contrast to spot trading, no borrowing is required when short selling futures contracts.
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Bianca
Sat Dec 28 2024
Price Shorting is a strategy employed in futures trading.
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