Glossary / Long and short

Long and short

Going long means betting a price will rise; going short means betting it will fall.

Why it matters

Long/short ratios of top traders are one way to read smart money.

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Related terms

Perpetual futures (perps)Perps are futures contracts with no expiry date that let traders bet on prices going up (lโ€ฆSmart moneySmart money is a nickname for traders and funds with a track record of profitable trades. โ€ฆ

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