$PIPPIN 💡 Brothers, I recently realized a principle: shorting altcoins is the true "value return"!\n\nThink about it, aside from mainstream coins, what is the ultimate outcome for the vast majority of altcoins? They go to zero. So in a broad direction, shorting actually aligns more with the "trend".\n\n🔁 My thinking is very simple:\n\n Going long = You must catch the fast train of the market maker’s pump; if you're late, you'll be left holding the bag.\n Going short = Essentially a value return, time is on your side.\n\nBut shorting is not mindless; I have a few iron rules:\n\n1️⃣ Only short in the direction of the trend.\nNever go against the trend by shorting during a pump; that’s just giving away money. If you want to short, wait for the market maker to pump high and then short along with them; this is called "hitching a ride".\n\n2️⃣ Always use stop-losses.\nEvery position opened must have a stop-loss in place. Holding onto a losing position = liquidation; this is a lesson learned by countless people with real money.\n\n3️⃣ Prefer coins with larger market capitalizations.\nLow market cap coins are easily manipulated by market makers; a quick pump can wipe them out. Larger market cap coins are relatively more stable, and their liquidity is sufficient for you to enter and exit.\n\nGoing long is too passive; if the market maker doesn't pump, you'll just get washed out. Although shorting seems to be "against the flow", as long as you maintain strict discipline, it can actually be easier to survive.\n\nLet's share experiences in the comments and avoid pitfalls together!\n\nReminder: Shorting carries high risks as well, be sure to use low leverage, do it in batches, and have strict stop-losses.