> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bigbeluga.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bigbeluga.org/ai-extension-sonar-tm/home/long-short-ratio.md).

# Long/Short Ratio

**The Long/Short Ratio** tool in BigBeluga Sonar gives traders a real-time snapshot of market sentiment by comparing the number of traders and volume positioned long versus short. It helps you understand crowd positioning and identify potential contrarian setups.

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⚠ *This feature supports only the following timeframes:* **15m, 30m, 45m, 1h, and 1d**. Make sure you're on one of these intervals to view accurate data.

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## What it shows

### **Long Ratio & Short Ratio (%)**

Displays the percentage of accounts currently in long vs. short positions.

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### **Long Volume & Short Volume**

Shows the total trading volume placed on each side of the market.

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### **Bar Chart Visualization**

A dynamic chart comparing long and short account percentages over time. The blue bars represent long accounts, red bars show short accounts, and a white line tracks the long/short ratio.

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## **How it helps**

> * Spot overly crowded positions that may signal upcoming reversals.
> * Combine sentiment data with price action to confirm breakout or fake out scenarios.
> * Monitor shifts in trader bias during consolidation or trend transitions.

### **Example use case**

You notice a major resistance level being tested while the long/short ratio shows 85% of accounts are long. This heavy long bias could signal the risk of a flush or stop-hunt before any true breakout — giving you a chance to wait or even fade the move short-term.

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**Supported Timeframes:**\
*This feature works only on the following timeframes:* **15m, 30m, 45m, 1h, 1d**\
*Please switch to one of these intervals to view data.*

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