Rapporto Long/Short
Proporzione di trader long rispetto a short.
The long/short ratio shows the split between traders positioned for price increases (longs) versus decreases (shorts). A ratio above 1.0 means more accounts are long than short. It is published by major exchanges like Binance and Bybit.
This metric should be interpreted carefully. It counts accounts, not capital. A single whale short with 10x leverage can outweigh hundreds of small retail longs. For this reason, it is best used in conjunction with open interest and funding rate data.
Extreme long/short ratios can serve as a contrarian indicator. When an overwhelming majority of retail traders are long, the "smart money" may be on the other side. This crowding effect has preceded several notable market reversals.
Long/short ratios reveal retail crowd positioning, which often acts as a contrarian signal when readings become extreme.
Come lo monitora CryptoRadar24
CryptoRadar24 pulls long/short ratio data from exchange APIs and displays it alongside open interest and funding rates to give a comprehensive view of derivatives positioning.
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FAQ
Does a high long/short ratio mean price will go up?
Not necessarily. In fact, extremely one-sided positioning often precedes moves against the crowd, as it signals a potential crowded trade.
Where does this data come from?
Major exchanges like Binance publish aggregate account-based long/short ratios for top traders and all accounts. CryptoRadar24 aggregates this data.
How is it different from funding rate?
Funding rate reflects the premium between perp and spot prices. Long/short ratio counts the number of accounts on each side, regardless of position size.
Should I trade against the crowd?
Extreme readings can be a useful contrarian signal, but it should be combined with other metrics like OI and volume before making trading decisions.