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Long (going long)

Also called: long position

In shortA position that profits when the price goes up.

Buying a coin on the spot market is a long position. With futures or perps you can go long with leverage.

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Related terms

  • Short (short selling)A position that profits when the price goes down.
  • LeverageTrading with borrowed money so that a small price move has a big effect on your position.
  • Perpetual futures (perps)Futures contracts with no expiry date, kept close to the spot price by regular funding payments.

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