Many traders have experienced this dilemma: confidently shorting at the top, only for the market to surge upward, repeatedly getting trapped, and finally losing everything and regretting it too late.

The core issue is not about shorting itself, but about **choosing the wrong timing and the wrong assets**. Why do those explosive surging coins always tend to become nightmares for short sellers?

In fact, safe shorting requires mastering a few key elements:

**First, identify genuine top signals** — not just looking at the high points to cut, but observing whether volume, capital flow, and technical indicators all show signs of fatigue.

**Second, select the right targets** — which coins are in a clear downtrend? Which have already overextended their gains? These are the prime candidates for shorting.

**Third, strict stop-loss** — set a loss limit before executing the short, and never hold onto the hope of "waiting to break even."

Shorting is not gambling; it’s a rational judgment of market cycles. Mastering these methods can minimize risks.