Crabbing

Crabbing is a term used in finance and investing that refers to intentionally buying a security at the current market price with the expectation that its value will decrease. The goal is to profit by selling the security later at a lower price. It often involves placing a limit order to sell if the price drops to a certain point, effectively "catching" the decline. Crabbing can be part of a broader strategy to hedge against market downturns or to capitalize on anticipated short-term declines. It requires careful timing and risk management to avoid losses if the expected decline does not occur.