Long/Short Ratio

Long/Short Ratio

Long/Short Ratio shows the proportion of accounts or positions that are currently long versus short for a cryptocurrency instrument. The indicator helps evaluate which side of the market is dominant: buyers or sellers.

The metric is most useful as a market sentiment indicator. If the percentage of long positions is significantly higher than short positions, the market may be overcrowded with longs. If short positions dominate, it may indicate an increased risk of a short squeeze or stronger bearish sentiment.

Long/Short Ratio should not be used as a standalone trading signal. For a more reliable market assessment, it is recommended to combine it with price action, volume, liquidations, and Open Interest.

Settings

• Period / Timeframe — defines the aggregation interval for the Long/Short Ratio.
• Long Account Percent — the percentage of accounts or market participants holding long positions.
• Short Account Percent — the percentage of accounts or market participants holding short positions.
• Long/Short Ratio — the resulting ratio of long positions to short positions. A value above 1 indicates long dominance, while a value below 1 indicates short dominance.
• Display Mode / Visual Type — determines how the data is displayed, such as a line, histogram, or another available visualization type.
• Color / Line — specifies the color and style of the primary indicator series.
• Width — sets the thickness of the line or indicator elements.
• Show Value — displays or hides the current indicator value on the scale.
• Panel — allows the indicator to be displayed in a separate panel or in a selected chart area, depending on the available settings.