Extreme funding rate (>0.08% long-heavy or <-0.05% short-heavy) sustained for ≥2 consecutive 8h periods (16h+ of crowded carry), yet price is NOT confirming the crowd direction (24h move <2%) AND open interest is declining (smart money unwinding). Classic mean-reversion / carry-unwind setup.
The edge — what this scanner is hunting
Multi-period extreme funding + falling OI = positions closing at the extreme. The crowded side is capitulating. Direction is per-row: positive funding closing = longs flushed = bounce coming (sell short cover, then buy); negative funding closing = shorts covering = continuation up may pause.
How it fires
≥ 2 consecutive periods of extreme funding + price stable + OI dropping sharply (≥ 5% in 24h) + decent volume.
When to take this trade
Horizon
Swing
Scanner timeframe
4h
Confirm entry on
1h / 4h
Typical hold
1–4 days
Max hold / time-stop
Until funding decompresses
🔒 The trade plan is premium-only
The pages below are free and educational, but the actionable plan stays in the app:
Entry trigger — exact rule for confirming the setup
Stop placement — where the invalidation lives
Targets & trade management — TP1, TP2, trail, max hold
Analyst checklist — what to verify on the chart before you click
Vinny live levels — per-row entry / TP / SL prices computed from the actual symbol's ATR and structure
50–55% — bidirectional setup, tight R:R required. Full breakdown in the premium app.
For educational purposes only — user discretion is advised. This screener identifies a statistical edge, not a guaranteed trade. Past performance does not predict future results. Crypto perpetuals are highly leveraged — position sizing, stops, and risk-per-trade discipline are non-negotiable. This is information, not financial advice. Always do your own analysis before entering a trade.