Funding rate negative (shorts paying) + OI rising fast (new shorts opening). Fresh shorts entering at elevated cost = unstable positioning. Any positive catalyst triggers forced short covering. RSI 35-60 = prime squeeze zone.
The edge — what this scanner is hunting
Negative funding + rising OI = fresh shorts opening AT a discount. Unstable positioning. The new shorts are paying funding AND have entered near recent lows. Any positive catalyst triggers a cascade. Long-short ratio < 1 confirms shorts are dominant.
How it fires
Funding negative, OI rising > 5% recently, RSI between 35–60 (not bottomed, not extended), more shorts than longs in positioning.
When to take this trade
Horizon
Intraday
Scanner timeframe
1h
Confirm entry on
15m / 1h
Typical hold
2–8 hours
Max hold / time-stop
End of the 1H trend leg
🔒 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
60–65% with cluster confluence; 45% otherwise. 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.