Looking at the recent perpetual contract data from a leading exchange and other mainstream platforms, the bullish and bearish trading volumes still remain below the 90-day median. However, there's an interesting detail—during this recent correction, the enthusiasm for short positions has clearly been waning.
The price is falling, but the curve of the long-short ratio is converging upwards. What does this indicate? The futures market is experiencing a subtle shift—from the previous extreme pessimism of "everyone is bearish" to a more cautious attitude of "still watching and waiting."
Why is this worth paying attention to? Because it signals a break in the negative feedback loop. As long as bullish sentiment gradually recovers, the market's pricing logic has the opportunity to readjust. Traders' expectations about the market are changing, and this shift itself contains the potential for re-pricing.
The two similar curve trends on the chart actually reflect the cyclical fluctuations of market sentiment—will this bottom be firmer than the last one? Based on current data, at least the bulls are no longer so孤独.
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SigmaValidator
· 2025-12-21 01:44
The enthusiasm for shorting is waning, this is the real turning point. Only when people leave the market can it breathe.
The bears are not as fierce anymore, indicating that bottom-fishing is gradually entering the market. Will the bottom be more solid? Let's see the subsequent trend.
Selling pressure is easing, which is a good sign. The bulls are finally not孤家寡人.
Prices are falling, yet the bulls are increasing? This contradiction is an opportunity.
When the enthusiasm for shorting disappears, it usually means anything can happen.
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AirdropATM
· 2025-12-19 17:39
The bears are weakening. Can the bottom hold this time? It feels like the bulls are about to turn around.
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WagmiOrRekt
· 2025-12-18 07:51
The decline in bearish enthusiasm is a signal, but there are still very few who truly dare to buy the dip.
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PoolJumper
· 2025-12-18 07:44
Bearish enthusiasm waning? This is the real signal, much more reliable than the price itself.
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GasFeeCrier
· 2025-12-18 07:43
Bearish enthusiasm wanes, sounds good, but we have to ask—are the data really that impressive? Or are we just hyping ourselves up again...
Looking at the recent perpetual contract data from a leading exchange and other mainstream platforms, the bullish and bearish trading volumes still remain below the 90-day median. However, there's an interesting detail—during this recent correction, the enthusiasm for short positions has clearly been waning.
The price is falling, but the curve of the long-short ratio is converging upwards. What does this indicate? The futures market is experiencing a subtle shift—from the previous extreme pessimism of "everyone is bearish" to a more cautious attitude of "still watching and waiting."
Why is this worth paying attention to? Because it signals a break in the negative feedback loop. As long as bullish sentiment gradually recovers, the market's pricing logic has the opportunity to readjust. Traders' expectations about the market are changing, and this shift itself contains the potential for re-pricing.
The two similar curve trends on the chart actually reflect the cyclical fluctuations of market sentiment—will this bottom be firmer than the last one? Based on current data, at least the bulls are no longer so孤独.