Long/Short Ratio

The long/short ratio is the share of accounts (or of position size) net long versus net short in a perpetual contract, published by the exchange. A rati…

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What is Long/Short Ratio in crypto trading?

The long/short ratio is the share of accounts (or of position size) net long versus net short in a perpetual contract, published by the exchange. A ratio of 1.5 means three longs for every two shorts. It measures how one-sided the crowd is, which is a crowding gauge and not a direction call.

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