#FuturesLingoSimplified
1. Long vs Short
🟢 Long = You think price will go UP
🔴 Short = You think price will go DOWN
“Buy low, sell high” still applies — in both directions.
2. Leverage
Trade more than you own.
💥 10x leverage = 1% move = 10% gain or loss
⚠️ More power = more risk.
3. Liquidation
You lose so much, your position is forced closed.
🔥 Happens fast with high leverage and poor risk management.
*📌 Tip: Use low leverage (1x–3x) until you’re battle-tested.