"Knife catching" in trading is a risky strategy in which a trader attempts to buy an asset during a sharp price drop, hoping for a quick rebound and reversal.
The name sounds scary, and for good reason: if you guess the moment of reversal, you can get a quick profit. But if the price continues to fall, instead of earning, you will get "cuts" in the form of losses.
What does it mean to "catch knives"?
Imagine that the price of Bitcoin has sharply dropped from $100,000 to $98,000. The trader decides that this is the perfect moment to buy, as they believe the price will only drop for a short time and will soon start to rise.
However, the reality may be different: the price may continue to fall, say, to $95,000. In this case, the trader "cut themselves" because they bought too early and lost money.
Why is catching knives so dangerous?
1. It is impossible to accurately determine the bottom:
The market can continue to fall, even if it seems to be "oversold."
2. Sharp movements increase risk:
In cryptocurrency, there are often situations where after an initial drop, there is another, even stronger one.
3. Emotional decision-making:
Many try to "catch knives" out of fear of missing an opportunity, but instead end up with large losses.
When can catching knives be successful?
Catching knives can work if you:
1. Understand the market:
Know where the support levels are (price levels at which the asset often bounces).
2. Use volumes:
If trading volumes increase during a drop, this may indicate that buyers are ready to support the price.
3. Set a stop-loss:
This is an automatic loss limitation. For example, you bought Bitcoin at $98,000 and set a stop-loss at $97,500. If the price continues to fall, your position will close automatically to minimize losses.
Where is knife catching applied? (Yes, yes... not just in securities)
1. Spot trading:
The safest option. You buy the asset (for example, Bitcoin) and hold it until the price recovers.
Suitable for long-term investors.
2. Margin trading:
Leveraged capital is used. You can buy more, but if the price continues to fall, you risk losing everything you invested.
3. Futures:
The most risky option. If you use leverage (for example, 10x), even a small movement against your position can lead to liquidation.
How to catch knives safely?
1. Wait for signs of reversal:
For example, when the price stops at a support level and starts to rise.
2. Buy in parts:
Split the amount into several parts and buy gradually to reduce risk.
3. Set a stop-loss:
Limit losses if the price continues to fall.
4. Monitor volumes:
If volumes start to increase at the support level, it may indicate the emergence of large buyers.
Catching knives is a strategy for experienced traders who can analyze the market and manage risks. Beginners should avoid such situations or practice with minimal amounts.
The main rule: do not buy on emotions and always be prepared for the market to go against you.
P.S.
You can engage in "catching knives" on Binance, but it depends on the chosen type of trading.
Examples:
1. Spot trading:
You buy cryptocurrency directly with your funds.
This is the least risky way to catch knives, as even if the price continues to fall, you can simply wait for the market to recover.
Example:
Bitcoin drops from $100,000 to $98,000.
You buy on the spot market, hoping that the price will bounce.
If the price continues to fall, the asset stays with you, and you wait for growth.
2. Margin trading:
Here you use borrowed funds to increase your position.
This is riskier, as a sharp decline may lead to losing your entire collateral.
Example:
You buy Bitcoin at $98,000 using 3x leverage.
If the price drops, for example, to $95,000, the system may liquidate your position.
3. Futures trading:
On Binance Futures, you can catch knives by opening long positions (betting on growth).
This is the riskiest way since the use of leverage (for example, 10x) increases the likelihood of liquidation.
Example:
Bitcoin drops to $98,000, and you open a long with leverage.
If the price continues to fall, you can quickly lose your entire deposit.
What tools on Binance can help?
1. Chart in the trading interface:
Use candlestick charts and mark support levels where the price may stop.
This will help determine possible points for "catching knives."
2. Indicators:
Volumes: an increase in volumes during a drop may indicate buyer interest.
Fibonacci Retracement: helps to identify levels where the price may reverse.
3. Stop-losses
Important: Catching knives is a risky strategy, and you need to be especially careful due to the volatility of cryptocurrencies.
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