Near-real-time data from Ortex highlights that several US securities are facing severe squeeze pressure as utilization rates climb. In some instances, utilization has reached as high as 92.57%, approaching the 52-week peak of 100%. High utilization indicates that the majority of lendable shares are already on loan, making it increasingly difficult and expensive for new short sellers to enter positions. This scarcity of borrowable shares, combined with high short interest, creates a classic environment for a short squeeze. Traders should monitor these utilization metrics alongside cost-to-borrow rates to identify stocks where the short side is becoming overcrowded and vulnerable to a rapid price spike.
Signal data sourced from Ortex. This post is an original analysis prepared by The Forensic Ledger from publicly available data. Not investment advice.
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