Short Futures describes a financial derivatives position where an investor sells a futures contract, obligating them to deliver a specified quantity of a digital asset at a predetermined price on a future date. This strategy anticipates a decline in the underlying asset’s price. It represents a bearish market stance.
Mechanism
The mechanism involves entering into an agreement with a counterparty to sell a future quantity of a digital asset at a fixed price. No physical delivery occurs at the contract’s initiation; rather, the position’s value fluctuates with the underlying asset’s price. Profits arise if the asset’s spot price at expiration is below the contract price, or if the contract can be repurchased at a lower price before expiration.
Methodology
Investors employ short futures for hedging existing long spot positions against potential price drops or for speculating on a market downturn. The methodology requires margin collateral to cover potential losses and involves continuous monitoring of market prices and funding rates. This is especially critical in volatile crypto futures markets to manage risk and optimize entry and exit points.
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