PLTRUSDTPalantir
- Side
- Short
- Entry
- 172.83
- Exit
- 172.68
- Leverage
- ×20
- Opened
- 2026-08-07
- Closed
- 2026-08-12
- Held
- 5 d
Trade breakdown
This closed trade involved the instrument Palantir (PLTRUSDT) in a short direction. The position was opened on 2026-08-07 at an entry price of 172.83 and closed on 2026-08-12 at an exit price of 172.68. The holding period lasted five days. As shown on its page, the result of the trade was +0.19%. This small positive outcome reflects the slight decrease in price over the short duration of the position.
At the moment of entry, the technical picture indicated extreme conditions. The RSI(14) stood at 85.3, suggesting the asset was significantly overbought. The MACD line was above its signal line with a histogram of 0.54% of price, showing strong upward momentum. Bollinger Bands %B was 1.52, well above the upper band limit of 1, while the band width was 6.8% of price. Last-hour volume surged to ×19.1 of the average of the previous 20 hours, and the price change over the previous 24 hours was +9.30%. A trader reads this as a market potentially due for a pullback after a sharp rise.
During the trade, the position experienced volatility in both directions. The best move from entry in the direction of the short position was +3.21%, while the worst move against it was −3.94%. The highest price reached during this period was 179.64, and the lowest was 167.28. The exit price of 172.68 was slightly below the entry, resulting in the modest gain recorded. These figures illustrate the intraday swings that occurred while the position was open.
For a reader new to this, a short position profits when the asset price falls. The leverage setting was ×20, which is an account setting, not a deposit of this trade. Leverage magnifies both gains and losses, meaning small price movements can have a larger impact on equity. Marks on the chart show entries and exits, allowing investors to see exactly when positions were opened and closed. Understanding these basics helps in interpreting how trades are executed and managed within the platform.
In other sectors, the manager’s trades showed different outcomes. For example, the trade XAGUSDT 2026-08-12 in the metals sector was also short and resulted in +127.39%. In contrast, the crypto trade TUTUSDT 2026-08-11 was short but ended with −197.97%. These examples highlight how different markets behave independently. Investors interested in us stocks might find it useful to learn how to invest into stock, as each asset class has unique characteristics and volatility patterns that require specific analysis.
The result of one trade says nothing about future results. This page shows history, not advice. Past performance does not guarantee future returns, and individual trades can vary widely in outcome. The data presented here is for informational purposes only and reflects completed actions by the manager. Investors should consider their own circumstances and conduct independent research before making any financial decisions.