BTC

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[Answer: Can exchanges push the price of Bitcoin to 'eat' short orders?]

The answer is: YES, but it cannot always be done.

When too many people are shorting at the same time (especially using high leverage), exchanges or market makers can push the price up to trigger stop losses => creating a short squeeze effect => forcing traders to buy back at high prices.

However, this is only easy to do in low liquidity markets (like on weekends or after major news).

In high liquidity spot markets, no one has enough power to unilaterally control the price of Bitcoin.

=> Exchanges can create short-term noise, but cannot control the overall trend.

Traders only lose when they enter at the wrong point, use high leverage, and do not have stop losses.

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In summary:

> Don't be afraid of exchanges 'eating orders', just be afraid of not having a clear strategy and solid discipline.