#XAU The number of large accounts dipped a little, but their positions keep getting heavier—this is shaking out retail traders before takeoff, get it? The long-to-short account ratio is nearly 5:1, and long positions are at 73% and still climbing. The big players are openly bullish; hesitate and you’ll be left holding the bag. Futures aggressive buying is above 70%, while the funding rate is hovering around zero—pumping the price costs no interest, and the war chest is loaded and burning hot. Shorts, what are you waiting for? For the big players to wipe out your account?