Since the market crash last week, short-term retail traders have been expecting a rebound, as reflected in derivatives data across major exchanges. However, this optimism is now facing challenges as the recovery appears weaker than many had hoped.

What risks could retail traders face if they continue to pursue long positions? Recent reports highlight several key points.

Retail Traders Increase Long Positions in October — But Will They Succeed?

According to the latest report from Hyblock Capital, retail investors are maintaining aggressive long positions across major cryptocurrencies. The long ratio currently ranges from 68% to 79% for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and HYPE.

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Data from Coinglass supports this view. On Binance, the Long/Short Account Ratio is 2.1 for BTC, 2.6 for ETH, 3.7 for SOL, and Go to Source to See Full Article
Author: Nhat Hoang