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# Short

> Learn more about the /perp short command.

## Overview

You can use `/perp short` command to open short positions on [Hyperliquid](https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/trade).

<Accordion title="Command arguments">
  <ParamField body="asset" type="string" required>
    Name of the asset to open a short position for
  </ParamField>

  <ParamField body="margin" type="string" required>
    Margin to use for the position (use "%" or "\$" for relative amounts)
  </ParamField>

  <ParamField body="leverage" type="number" required>
    Leverage to use for your position.
  </ParamField>

  <ParamField body="target-price" type="string">
    Position will be opened above this price (use "%" for relative increase)
  </ParamField>

  <ParamField body="stop-loss-price" type="string">
    Position will be closed above this price to limit loss (use "%" for relative increase)
  </ParamField>

  <ParamField body="take-profit-price" type="string">
    Position will be closed below this price to save profit (use "%" for relative decrease)
  </ParamField>

  <ParamField body="margin-mode" type="string" default="isolated">
    Margin mode to use for the position. Choose `isolated` or `cross`.
  </ParamField>
</Accordion>

<Frame caption={"Opening a short position in Discord"}>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/flipsuite/gnl1Ix9GlwvPScXH/images/modules/trading/short-command.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnl1Ix9GlwvPScXH&q=85&s=8341dbe727accca1787bf8c9bec7dd9d" className="rounded-lg" width="878" height="105" data-path="images/modules/trading/short-command.png" />
</Frame>

If perp trading is enabled for the token you've entered, you will get a quote for your position:

<Frame caption={"Short position open confirmation"}>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/flipsuite/gnl1Ix9GlwvPScXH/images/modules/trading/short-quote.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnl1Ix9GlwvPScXH&q=85&s=7a6f1856bb453fa67bdcbdb9941aa4fb" className="rounded-lg" width="439" height="456" data-path="images/modules/trading/short-quote.png" />
</Frame>

If you're satisfied with your position, simply click the **open short position** button to open it.

<Frame caption={"Successful position opening"}>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/flipsuite/gnl1Ix9GlwvPScXH/images/modules/trading/short-result.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gnl1Ix9GlwvPScXH&q=85&s=8e9eca141d152badcab3ccd84455e581" className="rounded-lg" width="443" height="461" data-path="images/modules/trading/short-result.png" />
</Frame>

You will be notified via DMs once your position is fulfilled or closed.

<Tip>
  You can use the [/perp positions](/modules/trading/commands/positions) command in Discord to view all your open positions.
</Tip>