#RiskRewardRatio ### **Risk-Reward Ratio (RRR) in Short Trades – Quick Guide**
A **risk-reward ratio (RRR)** measures potential profit relative to potential loss. For **short trades**, it’s crucial to manage downside risk while targeting profitable exits.
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### **1. What is a Good RRR for Shorting?**
- **Minimum 1:2** (Risk 1%, Aim for 2%) – Ideal for swing/day trades.
- **Aggressive (1:3+)** – For high-conviction breakdowns (e.g., Bitcoin breaking key support).
- **Scalping (1:1 to 1:1.5)** – Quick trades, but requires high win rate.
#### **Example:**
- **Entry**: Short BTC at **$62,000**
- **Stop-Loss (Risk)**: $63,000 (1.6% upside risk)
- **Take-Profit (Reward)**: $60,000 (3.2% downside target)
→ **RRR = 1:2**
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### **2. How to Set Stops & Targets for Shorts**
#### **Stop-Loss Placement**
- **Above Resistance/Swing Highs** – E.g., shorting a rejection at $65k? SL at $66k.
- **ATR-Based Stop** – 1.5x the *Average True Range* to account for volatility.
- **Funding Rate Warnings** – If funding is highly negative (traders overshorting), expect squeezes.
#### **Take-Profit Targets**
- **Next Support Level** – E.g., $60k psychological level.
- **Fibonacci Extensions** – 1.618x of the pullback.
- **Trailing Stop** – After 1:1 profit, move SL to breakeven.
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### **3. Adjusting RRR for Market Conditions**
| **Scenario** | **RRR Suggestion** | **Notes** |
|--------------------|-------------------|-----------------------------|
| High Volatility | 1:3+ | Wider stops, bigger targets. |
| Low Volatility | 1:1.5 to 1:2 | Tighter trades. |
| Bear Market | 1:2 to 1:4 | Trends last longer. |
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### **4. Common Mistakes**
❌ **Too Tight Stops** – Getting stopped out by normal wicks.
❌ **Ignoring Liquidity Zones** – Shorting into thin liquidity = slippage.
❌ **No Predefined Exit** – Letting losers run (
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