Due to the situation,
the answer is understandable, you will never know what holds the future. Unexpected things happen.
Up to the begging of the war In Ukraine 2022, it was understandable that is preferable to make a long trade and wait years to have an easy outcome after several years. Nevertheless, this War is a great example of how short trading is the best way to go.
Money in the bank
In a short trading, after a month or two traders can have a substantial amount in the bank, without waiting for a long period of time to reach high results.