Estimated leverage ratio relative to price trend
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Estimated leverage ratio is defined as the ratio of open interest divided by the reserve of an exchange.
High and rising
Rising
Over-leveraged long positions, potential bearish reversal
Remains high
Falling from peak
Traders buying the dip on leverage, exposing themselves to a long squeeze
High and rising
Falling
Over-leveraged short positions, potential bullish reversal
Remains high
Falling from bottom
Traders shorting the spike on leverage, exposing themselves to a short squeeze
When estimated leverage ratio is falling, it indicates a reversal is taking place.
When estimated leverage ratio is low, it indicates that leverage levels are low (significant de-leveraging has taken place).
Sources of estimated leverage ratio data are: