What does long mean in forex?

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In forex trading, going long on a certain currency pair means buying that pair. For example, if you say you are going long on USDJPY, this means you are buying the USDJPY (or buying the USD against the Japanese Yen). Going long means the same as being in a bullish position. Both mean that you are buying the instrument.

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In the same sense, going short on a certain currency pair or asset means selling that asset. However, this is not a straightforward sale, since you usually do not hold that asset to begin with. To enable you to sell it, your broker offers you a short-selling service, according to which the broker agrees to buy the asset and sell it for you, on the condition you will buy it at a later date. In other words...
What does long mean in forex I wonder?
"Long" in forex is like choosing a team in a sports game, and you're betting that your team will win. If you "go long" in forex, you're buying a currency because you think its value will go up. It's like if you have a Pokemon card and you think more kids at school will want it in the future, so you keep it, hoping to trade it for something better later on.
 
Think of a "long" position like owning a beloved manga - you're keeping it because you think it'll be worth more someday.

On the flip side, a "short" position is like borrowing your friend's manga and selling it, hoping its price drops so you can buy it back cheaper. But if its price goes up, you lose. It's a tricky game, like a challenging round of shogi!
 
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