āCatching the knifeā is buying an asset that is falling sharply, hoping that it will now turn around and go up.
šØ Why is this risky?
1ļøā£ The fall may continue - the asset falls even lower, and instead of profit you get -50% or liquidation.
2ļøā£ Rebounds are short-lived ā even if the price has jumped a little, it can then fall even more.