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Shorting Bitcoin Explained
Each route is suitable for different situations, with futures and perps being the most direct and used by most traders. Margin shorting is best for shorter holds, as it involves borrowing Bitcoin and buying it back later to repay the loan. Put options allow for a fixed fee upfront, but the option expires regardless of whether the price drop occurs. Inverse ETFs provide bearish exposure from a brokerage account, but are designed for short-term use, resetting daily.