NOM rate gives you the answer directly—after seven straight positive readings, the average is pulled up even higher. The willingness of the longs who borrow money to hold positions is basically impossible to hide. Futures open interest surged nearly 40% over seven days, and prices moved up in tandem. This is a textbook example of the main force adding positions—not random retail speculation. On the spot order book, the buy-side order count per placement directly crushes the sell side; the long/short ratio breaks above the threshold, and the pickup strength is clearly visible. Don’t wait for a pullback—this quantity-and-price rising rhythm means any pullback is a bonus for the people getting on the ride. I’ve added to my position first.