Top trader long/short accounts ratio

What is "Top trader long/short accounts ratio"?

This metric compares the share of long and short accounts among accounts identified by the exchange as top traders for a selected derivatives instrument. Values above or below the baseline level indicate which side is dominant.

Why is this metric important?

• It shows directional imbalance in top-trader account positioning.
• It helps identify whether long or short accounts dominate.
• It is useful for tracking sentiment shifts over time.