1. Commitment of Traders (COT) Report Published weekly by the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission). Shows the positioning of large traders (commercial, non-commercial, and retail). Example: A rise in long positions for EUR/USD by non-commercial traders indicates bullish sentiment. 2. Sentiment Indicators Retail Sentiment: Provided by brokers, shows the percentage of traders long vs. short. Volatility Index (VIX): Measures market fear and uncertainty. 3. News and Social Media Monitoring news headlines or social media chatter can provide clues about prevailing sentiment. Example: Positive economic data may lead to bullish sentiment for a currency.