About Our Forex Sentiment Data
Transparency is key to making informed trading decisions. Here's exactly how our sentiment data is collected, processed, and delivered to you.
Data Collection Methodology
Real-Time Scraping
Data collected every 5 minutes from multiple broker sentiment feeds
Data Validation
Automated checks for data integrity and consistency across sources
Processing
Long/short percentages calculated and extreme readings flagged
Distribution
Data pushed to database and made available via web and API
Coverage
- Currency Pairs: 29 major, minor, and exotic pairs
- Update Frequency: Every 5 minutes during market hours
- Data Retention: Complete historical data since launch
- Availability: 24/7 web access, API, and embeddable widgets
What is Forex Sentiment?
Forex sentiment represents the percentage of retail traders who are long (buying) versus short (selling) a particular currency pair at any given time.
Why Sentiment Matters
- Contrarian Indicator: When 80%+ of retail traders are long/short, markets often move in the opposite direction
- Risk Assessment: High sentiment clustering can indicate overbought/oversold conditions
- Timing Tool: Sentiment extremes often coincide with market reversals
- Confirmation: Can confirm or contradict technical analysis signals
Data Quality
We monitor data quality through automated checks and validation. Our data represents retail trader positioning and should be used alongside other analysis methods.
Questions?
For questions about our data methodology, please contact us.