Ignored Warning: High‑Leverage Short on Ethereum Is Too Risky
I told my friend not to short Ethereum with high leverage, but he didn't listen. I felt uneasy watching such a risky position on a volatile asset.
High-leverage shorts can be liquidated in a heartbeat if ETH spikes; I would avoid that setup and insist on proper risk controls instead of gambling with margin.
Analysis
Leverage amplifies losses on ETH's frequent volatility; short positions face asymmetric risk from sudden upward moves and social buying events, making high-leverage shorts prone to rapid liquidation.
Recommendation
Do not use high leverage to short ETH; limit position size, set stop-losses or hedge, and if already exposed consider reducing the position to avoid catastrophic loss.
Disclaimer
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