Why Shorting a Pumping Coin is the Fastest Way to Lose Money”

One of the most common mistakes I see futures traders make is randomly shorting a coin that is pumping in a bull run.

Here’s the truth 👇

💡 Once a pump starts in a bull run, it rarely stops at your first resistance level. Liquidity above highs acts like a magnet, and market makers will keep pushing price until enough shorts are trapped.

3 Rules Before You Short a Pump:

1️⃣ Check the Trend: Is structure bullish? Don’t fight the flow.

2️⃣ Funding Rate: If funding is negative, it may support a short idea. If positive and rising, shorting is suicide.

3️⃣ Wait for Confirmation: Never short the first green candle. Look for a liquidity sweep + bearish engulfing at a key OB/FVG zone.

Example:

Last week $SOL pumped from $190 to 245$ without stopping. Traders who shorted early got liquidated. But those who waited for the sweep + bearish OB entry caught the reversal perfectly.

Key Takeaway:

✅ Don’t short just because it “looks high.”

✅ Always confirm with SMC levels (OB/FVG) and funding rate conditions.

✅ Trade with patience, not ego.

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