FxStreet reports—Below is the latest installment of the “Pivot Points + Long/Short Position Signals” series for gold, oil, forex, and stock indices, including chart and textual analysis. By comparing the latest net long percentage with the previous day’s net long percentage, a total of 13 position signals are derived, including: increased net longs, decreased net longs, no change in net shorts, and net shorts shifting to neutral, among others. The specific signals displayed correspond to the actual comparative data results.
Jinrongwang APP report — One chart: As of August 17, 2026, a snapshot of “pivot points + long/short positioning signals” for gold oilforex and indices. According to the latest data released today (Monday, August 17, 2026), as of now, the following are in “overbought” status (long positions exceeding 80%): 2 instruments; and in “oversold” status (long positions below 20%): 4 instruments. Among these, the highest long position percentage is: FTSE China A50 ☆FTSE China A50. Spot gold XAU/USD long position percentage: 64%, US crude oil WTI OIL long position percentage: 69%, Euro against US dollar EUR/USD long position percentage: 29%. For changes in these instruments compared to yesterday and a more detailed list, please refer to the exclusive chart provided by Jinrongwang.
Among the position change signals, there are 6 instruments with increased net longs, 6 with decreased net longs, 7 with increased net shorts, 2 with decreased net shorts, and 1 that shifted from net long to neutral. Instruments with positions at 80% or higher: FTSE China A50 has a long positioning of 90%. Germany DAX40 has a short positioning of 85%. EUR/JPY has a short positioning of 85%. GBP/USD has a short positioning of 89%. CAD/JPY has a short positioning of 89%. USD/CNH has a long positioning of 83%.
[Image: Pivot points and long/short position signals for gold, oil, forex, and stock indices, sourced from a custom chart by Huitong Finance. (Click image to enlarge)]
The net short positions decreased for: Nikkei 225 index, USD/JPY.
Net long positions increased in: Spot Gold XAU/USD, FTSE China A50, S&P 500 Index, Nasdaq 100, USD/CHF, and USD/CNH. Net long positions decreased in: Spot SilverXAG/USD, US Crude Oil WTI OIL, Hong Kong Hang Seng IndexHK50, EUR/GBP, EUR/AUD, and NZD/USD.
CoinMarketCap reminds you that position signals are derived by comparing the latest "Net Long % " with the previous "Net Long % ". If net long positions increase, the signal is "Net Long Expansion"; if net long positions change from negative to positive, the signal is "Position Reversal to Net Long," and so on. In the table, "Net Long % Latest" refers to the current difference between long percentage and short percentage, while "Net Long % Previous Update" indicates the net long data from the last update (typically the previous trading day) for comparison. A negative net long means long percentage short percentage. Based on comparisons between the latest net long % and the previous net long % (from the prior trading day), the position signals cover 13 possible scenarios, including "Net Long Expansion," "Net Long Contraction," "Net Short Unchanged," and "Net Short Turns to Neutral," among others—only the relevant signals corresponding to actual data comparisons are displayed in the chart below. These position signals are for reference only and should not be used as trading advice. Current price movements may contradict the position indications; such contradictions may signal potential opportunities. However, future price movements are influenced by numerous complex factors, and traders must make their own decisions.
The trading instruments included in this chart are: spot gold, spot silver, U.S. crude oil, FTSE China A50, Hong Kong Hang Seng Index, S&P 500 Index, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Index, Germany DAX 40, EUR/USD, EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY, EUR/AUD, GBP/USD, GBP/JPY, USD/JPY, USD/CAD, USD/CHF, AUD/USD, AUD/JPY, CAD/JPY, NZD/USD.
Among the position change signals, there are 6 instruments with increased net longs, 6 with decreased net longs, 7 with increased net shorts, 2 with decreased net shorts, and 1 that shifted from net long to neutral. Instruments with positions at 80% or higher: FTSE China A50 has a long positioning of 90%. Germany DAX40 has a short positioning of 85%. EUR/JPY has a short positioning of 85%. GBP/USD has a short positioning of 89%. CAD/JPY has a short positioning of 89%. USD/CNH has a long positioning of 83%.
[Image: Pivot points and long/short position signals for gold, oil, forex, and stock indices, sourced from a custom chart by Huitong Finance. (Click image to enlarge)]
The net short positions decreased for: Nikkei 225 index, USD/JPY.
Net long positions increased in: Spot Gold XAU/USD, FTSE China A50, S&P 500 Index, Nasdaq 100, USD/CHF, and USD/CNH. Net long positions decreased in: Spot SilverXAG/USD, US Crude Oil WTI OIL, Hong Kong Hang Seng IndexHK50, EUR/GBP, EUR/AUD, and NZD/USD.
CoinMarketCap reminds you that position signals are derived by comparing the latest "Net Long % " with the previous "Net Long % ". If net long positions increase, the signal is "Net Long Expansion"; if net long positions change from negative to positive, the signal is "Position Reversal to Net Long," and so on. In the table, "Net Long % Latest" refers to the current difference between long percentage and short percentage, while "Net Long % Previous Update" indicates the net long data from the last update (typically the previous trading day) for comparison. A negative net long means long percentage short percentage. Based on comparisons between the latest net long % and the previous net long % (from the prior trading day), the position signals cover 13 possible scenarios, including "Net Long Expansion," "Net Long Contraction," "Net Short Unchanged," and "Net Short Turns to Neutral," among others—only the relevant signals corresponding to actual data comparisons are displayed in the chart below. These position signals are for reference only and should not be used as trading advice. Current price movements may contradict the position indications; such contradictions may signal potential opportunities. However, future price movements are influenced by numerous complex factors, and traders must make their own decisions.
The trading instruments included in this chart are: spot gold, spot silver, U.S. crude oil, FTSE China A50, Hong Kong Hang Seng Index, S&P 500 Index, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Index, Germany DAX 40, EUR/USD, EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY, EUR/AUD, GBP/USD, GBP/JPY, USD/JPY, USD/CAD, USD/CHF, AUD/USD, AUD/JPY, CAD/JPY, NZD/USD.