Trading operation involves buying and selling financial instruments like stocks, forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Here's a breakdown:

- **Long position**: Buying an instrument hoping its value increases for profit...

- **Short position**: Selling a borrowed instrument hoping its value decreases to buy back cheaper...

- **Contracts for Difference (CFDs)**: Trading derivatives that mirror underlying asset prices without ownership...

- **Trading platforms**: Online markets like exchanges or over-the-counter (OTC) where trades happen...