Learn About Forex Sentiment Data
Retail sentiment data shows the percentage of retail traders who are long (buying) vs short (selling) on each currency pair.
For example, if EUR/USD shows 30% Long / 70% Short, it means 70% of retail traders are betting the Euro will fall against the Dollar.
Overview — Real-time sentiment dashboard featuring Biggest Movers (pairs with the largest daily sentiment shifts) and the Currency Sentiment Meter (aggregated bullish/bearish bias per currency).
Charts — Interactive historical sentiment visualization. See exactly how positioning has evolved over time with detailed trend analysis.
Heatmap — At-a-glance view of extreme positioning across all 29 pairs. Instantly spot where the crowd is heavily long or short.
Correlation — Sentiment correlation matrix showing how positioning moves together across different pairs. Useful for identifying related trades and hedging opportunities.
Signals — Retail sentiment pattern alerts that track positioning changes including crossovers, momentum shifts, and currency strength divergences. Monitor when trader sentiment reaches significant levels. (These are sentiment analysis signals, not trading recommendations.)
Extremes — Historical log of extreme sentiment readings (80%+ long or short). Track when and where the crowd gets most one-sided — prime contrarian opportunities.
Embeds — Embed live sentiment widgets on your own website or trading journal. Multiple styles available.
The problem with most sentiment data: Most platforms only show you the current snapshot — a single number with no context.
When you see "65% Long", you don't know: Was it 80% an hour ago? Has it been climbing or falling? Did it just flip from majority short?
We solve this. Our historical charts show you exactly how sentiment has evolved over time, so you can:
Context transforms raw data into actionable intelligence.
The Contrarian Approach: Retail traders are often wrong at market extremes. When sentiment reaches extreme levels, the market often reverses.
Momentum Confirmation: Watch for sentiment shifts that align with price action. A sharp move in positioning often precedes or confirms price moves.
Sentiment is just one tool. Always combine with technical analysis and proper risk management.
Answered in full on the FAQ page — what the data is, how often it updates, which pairs are covered, and how to read the charts.
For where each number comes from, and what it will not tell you, see about the data.