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Created: 2025-07-18 19:44:54 UTC

📈PERPS 101📉

I know that many of you may know this, so feel free to skip to the next post! 

Longing means that you are betting on an asset increasing in value. Essentially you are buying an asset now to sell it at a higher price.

Shorting means you are betting on an asset decreasing in value. Essentially you are selling an asset now to buy it back at a lower price!


XX engagements

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