Long vs Short Ratio

See exactly how top traders are positioned. A high ratio (above 1) means more traders are long, indicating bullish sentiment or a potential long squeeze. A low ratio (below 1) indicates bearish sentiment or a potential short squeeze.

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BTCUSDT Historical Ratio

How to Read the Long/Short Ratio

The Long/Short Ratio compares the total number of users holding long positions to the number holding short positions on Binance Futures. It is a powerful sentiment indicator.

Because this specifically tracks "Top Traders" (the highest volume accounts), it gives you an inside look into what whales and institutional traders are doing, rather than retail traders.

Interpreting the Data

  • Ratio > 1.0: More traders are Long than Short. General sentiment is Bullish.

  • Ratio < 1.0: More traders are Short than Long. General sentiment is Bearish.

  • Extreme Extremes: If the ratio hits 2.5+, it may indicate an over-leveraged market ripe for a "Squeeze" in the opposite direction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these numbers volume or accounts?

This specific metric tracks the percentage of accounts (traders). An account with a $1,000,000 position counts exactly the same as an account with a $1,000 position in this ratio.

How often is the data updated?

The chart dynamically updates based on your selected time period (5m, 15m, 1h, 4h, 1d) via the Binance Futures API.

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