Terminologies in Derivatives market

Long build-up: An increase in open interest, along with an increase in price, mostly indicates a build-up of long positions.

Long unwinding: A decline in open interest, along with a decrease in price, mostly indicates a long unwinding.

Short build-up: An increase in open interest, along with a decrease in price, mostly indicates a build-up of short positions.

Short-covering: A decrease in open interest, along with an increase in price, mostly indicates a short-covering.

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