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# Trader Sentiment Gap

The **Trader Sentiment Gap** measures the **difference in sentiment between top traders and retail traders**, offering insight into how these two groups are positioned relative to each other. It highlights the divergence or alignment in market outlook between **large-scale traders** and **smaller, retail-focused participants**.

Extreme values can signal differing expectations or strategies between these two groups.