Derivatives Positioning Framework (DPF) vs Long/Short Ratio

CryptoMantiq's four-pillar analytical framework for reading derivatives market positioning: funding rate, open interest, long/short ratio, and liquidation skew assessed together to produce a positioning narrative; the primary output is either a distribution signal or a squeeze setup, or an ambiguous/neutral reading requiring additional context.

The proportion of accounts or positions on the long side versus the short side of a derivatives market; extreme readings are contrarian signals — very high ratios indicate crowded longs; very low ratios indicate crowded shorts; most actionable when confirmed by funding rate direction.