# 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.

⚠ *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. *** ## What it shows ### **Long Ratio & Short Ratio (%)** Displays the percentage of accounts currently in long vs. short positions.

### **Long Volume & Short Volume** Shows the total trading volume placed on each side of the market.

### **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.

*** ## **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. {% hint style="success" %} **Supported Timeframes:**\ \&#xNAN;*This feature works only on the following timeframes:* **15m, 30m, 45m, 1h, 1d**\ \&#xNAN;*Please switch to one of these intervals to view data.*

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