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Long Position

A trade that profits when an asset's price increases.

Definition

A trade that profits when an asset's price increases. When you buy Bitcoin hoping it'll go up, you're going long. The opposite of going short.

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Short Position

A trade that profits when an asset's price decreases.

Derivatives

Financial contracts whose value is based on an underlying asset.

Accumulation Phase

A period when smart money quietly buys up an asset before a major price move.

Annualized Return

The average yearly return on an investment, calculated to account for compounding.

Arbitrage

Profiting from price differences of the same asset across different markets.

Ask Price

The lowest price a seller is willing to accept for an asset.

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