#Overview
Bitcoin COT [SAKANE] is an indicator that visualizes Bitcoin futures market positions based on the Commitment of Traders (COT) report provided by the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission).
This indicator stands out from similar tools with the following features:
- Flexible Data Switching: Supports multiple COT report types, including "Financial," "Legacy," "OpenInterest," and "Force All."
- Position Direction Selection: Easily switch between long, short, and net positions. Net positions are automatically calculated.
- Open Interest Integration: View the overall trading volume in the market at a glance.
- Comparison and Customization: Toggle individual trader types (Dealer, Asset Manager, Commercials, etc.) on and off, with visually distinct color-coded graphs.
- Force All Mode: Simultaneously display data from different report types, enabling comprehensive market analysis.
These features make it a powerful tool for both beginners and advanced traders to deeply analyze the Bitcoin futures market.
#Use Cases
1. Analyzing Trader Sentiment
- Compare net positions of various trader types (Dealer, Asset Manager, Commercials, etc.) to understand market sentiment.
2. Identifying Trend Reversals
- Detect early signs of trend reversals from sudden increases or decreases in long and short positions.
3. Utilizing Open Interest
- Monitor the overall trading volume represented by open interest to evaluate entry points or changes in volatility.
4. Tracking Position Structures
- Compare positions of leveraged funds and asset managers to analyze risk-on or risk-off environments.
#Key Features
1. Report Type Selection
- Financial (Financial Traders)
- Legacy (Legacy Report)
- Open Interest
- Force All (Display all data)
2. Position Direction Selection
- Long
- Short
- Net
3. Visualization of Major Trader Types
- Financial Traders: Dealer, Asset Manager, Leveraged Funds, Other Reportable
- Legacy: Commercials, Non-Commercials, Small Speculators
4. Open Interest Visualization
- Monitor the total open positions in the market.
5. Flexible Customization
- Toggle individual trader types on and off.
- Intuitive settings with tooltips for better usability.
#How to Use
1. Add the indicator to your chart and click the settings icon in the top-right corner.
2. Select the desired report type in the "Report Type" field.
3. Choose the position direction (Long/Short/Net) in the "Direction" field.
4. Toggle the visibility of trader types as needed.
#Notes
- Data is provided by the CFTC and is updated weekly. It is not real-time.
- Changes to the settings may take a few seconds to reflect.