Known to most by the ticker BTCUSD Shorts, the dataset records the number of bearish positions in the Bitcoin market. In simple terms, traders borrow funds from Bitfinex — their broker — to trade bet on bearish outcomes for the instrument BTC/USD. Meanwhile, the value of opened short positions is measured in BTC.
Read moreCan BTC be shorted?
Can Bitcoin be shorted? Yes. You can short Bitcoin’s volatile price by betting against it using derivatives like futures and options .
Read moreHow do you do long and short Binance?
In this story, I will explain the process of short-selling with Binance exchange.
Read moreWhat is long/short ratio?
The long-short ratio represents the amount of a security available for short selling versus the amount actually borrowed and sold . The long-short ratio is considered a barometer of investor expectations, with a high long-short ratio indicating positive investor expectations.
Read moreCan you short and long at the same time Binance?
This means you can open an initial position (long or short) according to your analysis , while simultaneously placing buy-limit and sell-limit orders at predetermined intervals to capitalize on market volatility and ranging conditions.
Read moreWhat is margin ratio in Binance?
The margin ratio is calculated as maintenance margin divided by margin balance . Therefore, if your margin balance drops below the maintenance margin rate – the exchange will liquidate your positions. In case of a price drop, please ensure that you have enough margin balance in your futures account.
Read moreWhat is long/short ratio in Binance?
Long Account % = Accounts of top traders with net long positions / Total accounts of top traders with open positions. Short Account % = Accounts of top traders with net short positions / Total accounts of top traders with open positions. Long/Short Ratio (Accounts) = Long Account % / Short Account %
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