Rising Short Interest in QBTS
Official exchange data for D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) shows a consistent trend of increasing short positions. As of the August 31, 2026, settlement date, total short interest reached 71.5 million shares, representing a 6.7% increase from the previous period. This follows a multi-month trend of growing bearish bets, with short interest rising from 55.7 million shares in mid-June to current levels.
Days to Cover and Market Sentiment
The days-to-cover ratio has also expanded to 4.5, reflecting the increased difficulty in exiting these positions given current trading volumes. This metric is a critical indicator for market participants, as it suggests that a significant price move could lead to a prolonged covering period. Investors should note that this data is based on the bi-monthly FINRA settlement reports, which provide an accurate but slightly lagged view of the total open short interest in the stock.
Signal data sourced from CurvedTrading. This post is an original analysis prepared by The Forensic Ledger from publicly available data. Not investment advice.
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