Yes, like other financial instruments, bitcoin is available to 'sell' and go short. However, short selling bitcoin can be a complex process and varies depending on whether you intend to use a cryptocurrency exchange or a leveraged trading provider.

Can you short Crypto on Coinbase?

Shorting Crypto On Coinbase

Margin trading is no longer available on Coinbase but you can start short selling without leverage using futures contracts. So once you have signed up for an account, identify a downward trend on one of the dozens of coins available and then take your position.

Can you short Crypto on Robinhood?

Shorting stocks on Robinhood is not possible at present, even with a Robinhood Gold membership, the premium subscriptions which allows Robinhood investors to use margin for leveraging returns. Instead, you must either use inverse ETFs or put options.