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  • Compared to other Lending
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    • Funding Rates and Position Stability
    • Zero-Sum Game vs. Mutual Benefit
    • Long-Term Holding vs. Short-Term Trading
    • Risk Profile
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  • Risk Management
    • Risk Management Strategies
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  • Strategies
    • Long vs Short-term Strategy
      • Long-term strategy
      • Short-term strategy
      • Comparing the Strategies
    • Hedge against the bear market
    • Cross-Chain Operations
    • Token Sink
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  1. Strategies
  2. Long vs Short-term Strategy

Comparing the Strategies

Time Horizon

Years to decades

Days to weeks

Risk Level

Lower, spread over time

Higher, concentrated

Profit Potential

Gradual, long-term appreciation

Quick, market-driven gains

Repayment

Regular, scheduled payments

Single lump sum repayment

Best Market Condition

Steady or gradually increasing

Rapidly increasing

Primary Goal

Asset accumulation

Short-term profit

Choosing Your Strategy

  • Long term strategy if you:

  • Believe in the long-term value of the asset

  • Have a stable income for regular payments

  • Want to build a significant crypto position over time

  • Short term strategy if you:

  • Are experienced with DeFi and flash loans

  • See a short-term opportunity in the market

  • Are comfortable with higher risk for potential quick gains

Risk Considerations

  • Long Play: Default risk over an extended period, potential opportunity cost

  • Short Play: Market volatility risk, flash loan complexities, timing challenges

Both strategies have their place in MortgageFi, offering users the flexibility to approach crypto asset acquisition and trading in ways that best suit their goals and risk tolerance. Users are encouraged to carefully consider their financial situation, market knowledge, and risk appetite when choosing between these strategies.

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