🧭 What Short Means in Futures

🍀 Why Traders Go Short

Speculation – Betting prices will decline to make money from the difference between your selling and buying price.

Hedging – Producers (like farmers or oil companies) sell futures to lock in a future selling price and protect against price drops.

⚠️ Risks of Going Short

Unlimited loss potential: Since prices can rise infinitely, your losses can be unlimited if the market moves against you.

Margin requirements: You need to post margin and maintain