Data on Bitfinex suggests a pattern where increasing long positions lead to price decrease and vice versa, often due to retail traders entering wrong leveraged positions.
Currently, long positions on Bitfinex are declining which could signal a potential bullish trend by clearing excess leverage for a healthier setup.
Recent liquidations in altcoins like ADA and LINK indicate traders misjudged the market direction, with short positions posing the highest liquidation risk.
Alphractal notes that major liquidations often precede local bottoms in crypto markets, suggesting a cautiously optimistic outlook based on Bitfinex positioning trends.