2026-01-10 20:27:00

Regarding short selling, I want to say something honest.

Many traders make a lot of money after shorting once or twice, and then? They often lose everything. This is no coincidence.

Short-term victories can boost your confidence, making you think you understand the market rules. But the crypto market is like that; it can turn against you when you're most confident. A major reversal can wipe out months of gains in an instant, or even lead to losses.

People who win once at shorting often keep trying to win the second, third time, and eventually get trapped. The risks are always greater than you imagine.

Instead of pondering how to short, it's better to spend time studying long-term value. That’s the way to survive longer.

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PonziDetector

· 01-13 03:51

You're teaching us how to behave again. You're right, but when the market actually comes, who still thinks about long-term value? All that's left in our minds is leverage, haha.

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DAOTruant

· 01-12 13:28

Shorting is a gambler's game. I've seen too many people think they've gained insight after making a profit once, only to get wiped out immediately afterward.

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ser_aped.eth

· 01-10 20:57

Ha, you're right. After making a profit from a short position once, they start to get cocky, but then get blown up in the opposite direction. I've seen this happen too many times.

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FUDwatcher

· 01-10 20:56

I'm an old hand in the game; shorting is really risky and easy to go all-in and blow up. I made a profit once and wanted to do it again, but ended up losing everything.

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MissedAirdropAgain

· 01-10 20:56

Once you make a big profit, the next time you'll want to lose everything including the principal and interest. This pattern is really incredible.

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MEVHunterX

· 01-10 20:55

That's right, I've seen too many short-term traders who, in a single move, go back to square one... The joy of making quick money only lasts a few seconds, but losing can happen in minutes.

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DeFiCaffeinator

· 01-10 20:55

Oh wow, that's really something... After making a profit once, I thought I was a trading genius, but I got wiped out in the next wave.

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LiquidationTherapist

· 01-10 20:45

To be honest, I've seen too many people get inflated after making a quick profit from shorting, only to get liquidated and repeatedly educated... It's really not worth it.

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MidnightTrader

· 01-10 20:34

Really, I've seen too many people get carried away after making a profit once, only to end up losing everything and even owing money in the end.

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