Frequently Asked Questions

Forex sentiment data shows the percentage of retail traders who are currently long (buying) versus short (selling) a currency pair. This reveals the overall market positioning and bias of retail traders.

For example, if EURUSD shows 75% long / 25% short, it means that three-quarters of retail traders are betting that EUR will rise against USD, while only one-quarter expect it to fall.

Retail trader positioning is most commonly used as a contrarian indicator:

• Extreme Long (70%+): When most retail traders are long, it may signal a potential downside reversal
• Extreme Short (70%+): When most retail traders are short, it may signal a potential upside reversal
• Neutral (40-60%): No strong bias, less reliable for contrarian signals

Combine sentiment data with technical analysis and fundamental factors for best results. Don't rely on sentiment alone.

Our sentiment data is updated every 5 minutes during market hours to provide near real-time positioning information.

The data covers all major trading sessions (Asian, European, and US) and excludes weekends when markets are closed. You can see the last update time at the top of each page.

We cover 29 major currency pairs including:

• Major pairs: EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, USDCHF, USDCAD, AUDUSD, NZDUSD
• EUR crosses: EURGBP, EURJPY, EURCHF, EURCAD, EURAUD, EURNZD
• GBP crosses: GBPJPY, GBPCHF, GBPCAD, GBPAUD, GBPNZD
• Other crosses: AUDJPY, AUDCHF, AUDCAD, AUDNZD, and more
• Commodities: XAUUSD (Gold)

See all pairs on our Sentiment Heatmap.

The sentiment chart displays historical long vs short percentages over time. Here's what to look for:

• Extreme readings: When the line goes above 70% or below 30%, it indicates extreme positioning
• Trend changes: Sharp reversals in sentiment can signal momentum shifts
• Time correlation: Compare sentiment changes with price movements to identify patterns
• Duration: How long sentiment stays extreme can indicate the strength of the bias

Use the timeframe selector to analyze different periods and look for recurring patterns.

Sentiment signals are automated alerts that trigger when positioning reaches extreme levels or shows significant momentum changes:

• Extreme Entry: When positioning first crosses 70%+ threshold
• Extreme Exit: When positioning returns from extreme levels
• Momentum Shift: Rapid changes in positioning over short periods
• Pattern Recognition: Recurring sentiment patterns that have historically led to reversals

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Yes, absolutely free! All forex sentiment data on our platform is completely free to use:

• ✅ Real-time sentiment data for 29 pairs
• ✅ Historical sentiment charts
• ✅ Sentiment heatmap
• ✅ Correlation analysis
• ✅ Automated signals
• ✅ Extreme readings tracker
• ✅ No registration required
• ✅ No hidden fees or premium tiers

Our mission is to democratize access to professional-grade sentiment analysis tools for all traders.