diff --git a/config.default.json b/config.default.json
index 9b1dcf8..2c03d3e 100644
--- a/config.default.json
+++ b/config.default.json
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
   },
   "symbols": {
     "ASTERUSDT": {
+      "trade_side": "OPPOSITE",
       "longVolumeThresholdUSDT": 1000,
       "shortVolumeThresholdUSDT": 2500,
       "tradeSize": 0.69,
diff --git a/src/components/SymbolConfigForm.tsx b/src/components/SymbolConfigForm.tsx
index bb180e3..8bb6b20 100644
--- a/src/components/SymbolConfigForm.tsx
+++ b/src/components/SymbolConfigForm.tsx
@@ -79,6 +79,7 @@ export default function SymbolConfigForm({ onSave, currentConfig }: SymbolConfig
       priceOffsetBps: 5,      // 5 basis points offset for limit orders
       maxSlippageBps: 50,     // 50 basis points max slippage
       orderType: 'LIMIT' as const,
+      trade_side: 'OPPOSITE' as const, // Default to contrarian strategy
       vwapProtection: false,  // VWAP protection disabled by default
       vwapTimeframe: '1m',    // Default to 1 minute timeframe
       vwapLookback: 100,      // Default to 100 candles
@@ -1065,6 +1066,43 @@ export default function SymbolConfigForm({ onSave, currentConfig }: SymbolConfig
                           </p>
                         </div>
 
+                        {/* Trade Direction Strategy */}
+                        <div className="space-y-2">
+                          <Label className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                            <TrendingUp className="h-4 w-4" />
+                            Trade Direction
+                          </Label>
+                          <Select
+                            value={config.symbols[selectedSymbol].trade_side || 'OPPOSITE'}
+                            onValueChange={(value: 'OPPOSITE' | 'SAME') =>
+                              handleSymbolChange(selectedSymbol, 'trade_side', value)
+                            }
+                          >
+                            <SelectTrigger>
+                              <SelectValue />
+                            </SelectTrigger>
+                            <SelectContent>
+                              <SelectItem value="OPPOSITE">
+                                <div className="flex flex-col items-start">
+                                  <span>Opposite (Contrarian)</span>
+                                  <span className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">Trade against liquidations</span>
+                                </div>
+                              </SelectItem>
+                              <SelectItem value="SAME">
+                                <div className="flex flex-col items-start">
+                                  <span>Same (Momentum)</span>
+                                  <span className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">Trade with liquidations</span>
+                                </div>
+                              </SelectItem>
+                            </SelectContent>
+                          </Select>
+                          <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+                            {config.symbols[selectedSymbol].trade_side === 'SAME'
+                              ? 'Buy on buy liquidations, sell on sell liquidations (momentum strategy)'
+                              : 'Buy on sell liquidations, sell on buy liquidations (contrarian strategy - default)'}
+                          </p>
+                        </div>
+
                         {/* VWAP Protection Settings */}
                         <div className="col-span-2">
                           <Separator className="my-4" />
@@ -1251,4 +1289,4 @@ export default function SymbolConfigForm({ onSave, currentConfig }: SymbolConfig
       </div>
     </div>
   );
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/src/lib/bot/hunter.ts b/src/lib/bot/hunter.ts
index 3c7e890..0e94512 100644
--- a/src/lib/bot/hunter.ts
+++ b/src/lib/bot/hunter.ts
@@ -436,11 +436,22 @@ export class Hunter extends EventEmitter {
 
     // Check if we should use threshold system or instant trigger
     if (useThresholdSystem && thresholdStatus) {
-      // NEW THRESHOLD SYSTEM - Cumulative volume in 60-second window
-      // SELL liquidation means longs are getting liquidated, we might want to BUY
-      // BUY liquidation means shorts are getting liquidated, we might want to SELL
-      const isLongOpportunity = liquidation.side === 'SELL';
-      const isShortOpportunity = liquidation.side === 'BUY';
+      // * NEW THRESHOLD SYSTEM - Cumulative volume in 60-second window
+      // * Determine opportunity direction based on trade_side parameter
+      const tradeDirection = symbolConfig.trade_side || 'OPPOSITE';
+
+      let isLongOpportunity: boolean;
+      let isShortOpportunity: boolean;
+
+      if (tradeDirection === 'OPPOSITE') {
+        // * Contrarian: SELL liquidation → BUY opportunity, BUY liquidation → SELL opportunity
+        isLongOpportunity = liquidation.side === 'SELL';
+        isShortOpportunity = liquidation.side === 'BUY';
+      } else {
+        // * Momentum: SELL liquidation → SELL opportunity, BUY liquidation → BUY opportunity
+        isLongOpportunity = liquidation.side === 'BUY';
+        isShortOpportunity = liquidation.side === 'SELL';
+      }
 
       let shouldTrade = false;
       let tradeSide: 'BUY' | 'SELL' | null = null;
@@ -490,17 +501,26 @@ export class Hunter extends EventEmitter {
         await this.analyzeAndTrade(liquidation, symbolConfig, tradeSide);
       }
     } else {
-      // ORIGINAL INSTANT TRIGGER SYSTEM
-      // Check direction-specific volume thresholds
-      // SELL liquidation means longs are getting liquidated, we might want to BUY
-      // BUY liquidation means shorts are getting liquidated, we might want to SELL
-      const thresholdToCheck = liquidation.side === 'SELL'
-        ? (symbolConfig.longVolumeThresholdUSDT ?? symbolConfig.volumeThresholdUSDT ?? 0)
-        : (symbolConfig.shortVolumeThresholdUSDT ?? symbolConfig.volumeThresholdUSDT ?? 0);
+      // * ORIGINAL INSTANT TRIGGER SYSTEM - Check direction-specific volume thresholds
+      // * Determine threshold based on trade_side parameter
+      const tradeDirection = symbolConfig.trade_side || 'OPPOSITE';
+
+      let thresholdToCheck: number;
+      if (tradeDirection === 'OPPOSITE') {
+        // * Contrarian: Use thresholds based on liquidation side
+        thresholdToCheck = liquidation.side === 'SELL'
+          ? (symbolConfig.longVolumeThresholdUSDT ?? symbolConfig.volumeThresholdUSDT ?? 0)
+          : (symbolConfig.shortVolumeThresholdUSDT ?? symbolConfig.volumeThresholdUSDT ?? 0);
+      } else {
+        // * Momentum: Use thresholds based on opposite of liquidation side
+        thresholdToCheck = liquidation.side === 'BUY'
+          ? (symbolConfig.longVolumeThresholdUSDT ?? symbolConfig.volumeThresholdUSDT ?? 0)
+          : (symbolConfig.shortVolumeThresholdUSDT ?? symbolConfig.volumeThresholdUSDT ?? 0);
+      }
 
       if (volumeUSDT < thresholdToCheck) return; // Too small
 
-      console.log(`Hunter: Liquidation detected - ${liquidation.symbol} ${liquidation.side} ${volumeUSDT.toFixed(2)} USDT`);
+      console.log(`Hunter: [${tradeDirection}] Liquidation detected - ${liquidation.symbol} ${liquidation.side} ${volumeUSDT.toFixed(2)} USDT`);
 
       // Analyze and trade with instant trigger
       await this.analyzeAndTrade(liquidation, symbolConfig);
@@ -516,11 +536,24 @@ export class Hunter extends EventEmitter {
 
       const markPrice = parseFloat(markPriceData.markPrice);
 
-      // Simple analysis: If SELL liquidation and price is > 0.99 * mark, buy
-      // If BUY liquidation, sell
+      // Determine trade direction based on trade_side parameter
+      // * OPPOSITE (default): SELL liquidation → BUY, BUY liquidation → SELL (contrarian strategy)
+      // * SAME: SELL liquidation → SELL, BUY liquidation → BUY (momentum strategy)
+      const tradeSide = symbolConfig.trade_side || 'OPPOSITE';
       const priceRatio = liquidation.price / markPrice;
-      const triggerBuy = liquidation.side === 'SELL' && priceRatio < 1.01; // 1% below
-      const triggerSell = liquidation.side === 'BUY' && priceRatio > 0.99;  // 1% above
+
+      let triggerBuy: boolean;
+      let triggerSell: boolean;
+
+      if (tradeSide === 'OPPOSITE') {
+        // * Contrarian: Trade opposite to liquidation direction
+        triggerBuy = liquidation.side === 'SELL' && priceRatio < 1.01; // SELL liquidation → BUY
+        triggerSell = liquidation.side === 'BUY' && priceRatio > 0.99;  // BUY liquidation → SELL
+      } else {
+        // * Momentum: Trade in same direction as liquidation
+        triggerBuy = liquidation.side === 'BUY' && priceRatio > 0.99;   // BUY liquidation → BUY
+        triggerSell = liquidation.side === 'SELL' && priceRatio < 1.01; // SELL liquidation → SELL
+      }
 
       // Check VWAP protection if enabled
       if (symbolConfig.vwapProtection) {
@@ -619,32 +652,48 @@ export class Hunter extends EventEmitter {
       if (triggerBuy) {
         const volumeUSDT = liquidation.qty * liquidation.price;
 
+        // * Generate reason based on trade side mode
+        let reason: string;
+        if (tradeSide === 'OPPOSITE') {
+          reason = `SELL liquidation at ${((1 - priceRatio) * 100).toFixed(2)}% below mark price (contrarian)`;
+        } else {
+          reason = `BUY liquidation at ${((priceRatio - 1) * 100).toFixed(2)}% above mark price (momentum)`;
+        }
+
         // Emit trade opportunity
         this.emit('tradeOpportunity', {
           symbol: liquidation.symbol,
           side: 'BUY',
-          reason: `SELL liquidation at ${((1 - priceRatio) * 100).toFixed(2)}% below mark price`,
+          reason: reason,
           liquidationVolume: volumeUSDT,
-          priceImpact: (1 - priceRatio) * 100,
+          priceImpact: Math.abs((priceRatio - 1) * 100),
           confidence: Math.min(95, 50 + (volumeUSDT / 1000) * 10) // Higher confidence for larger volumes
         });
 
-        console.log(`Hunter: Triggering BUY for ${liquidation.symbol} at ${liquidation.price}`);
+        console.log(`Hunter: [${tradeSide}] Triggering BUY for ${liquidation.symbol} at ${liquidation.price}`);
         await this.placeTrade(liquidation.symbol, 'BUY', symbolConfig, liquidation.price);
       } else if (triggerSell) {
         const volumeUSDT = liquidation.qty * liquidation.price;
 
+        // * Generate reason based on trade side mode
+        let reason: string;
+        if (tradeSide === 'OPPOSITE') {
+          reason = `BUY liquidation at ${((priceRatio - 1) * 100).toFixed(2)}% above mark price (contrarian)`;
+        } else {
+          reason = `SELL liquidation at ${((1 - priceRatio) * 100).toFixed(2)}% below mark price (momentum)`;
+        }
+
         // Emit trade opportunity
         this.emit('tradeOpportunity', {
           symbol: liquidation.symbol,
           side: 'SELL',
-          reason: `BUY liquidation at ${((priceRatio - 1) * 100).toFixed(2)}% above mark price`,
+          reason: reason,
           liquidationVolume: volumeUSDT,
-          priceImpact: (priceRatio - 1) * 100,
+          priceImpact: Math.abs((priceRatio - 1) * 100),
           confidence: Math.min(95, 50 + (volumeUSDT / 1000) * 10)
         });
 
-        console.log(`Hunter: Triggering SELL for ${liquidation.symbol} at ${liquidation.price}`);
+        console.log(`Hunter: [${tradeSide}] Triggering SELL for ${liquidation.symbol} at ${liquidation.price}`);
         await this.placeTrade(liquidation.symbol, 'SELL', symbolConfig, liquidation.price);
       }
     } catch (error) {
diff --git a/src/lib/config/types.ts b/src/lib/config/types.ts
index 1cc24ca..1ca0b39 100644
--- a/src/lib/config/types.ts
+++ b/src/lib/config/types.ts
@@ -28,6 +28,9 @@ export const symbolConfigSchema = z.object({
   vwapTimeframe: z.string().optional(),
   vwapLookback: z.number().min(10).max(500).optional(),
 
+  // Trade direction settings
+  trade_side: z.enum(['OPPOSITE', 'SAME']).optional(),
+
   // Threshold system settings
   useThreshold: z.boolean().optional(),
 }).refine(data => {
diff --git a/src/lib/services/thresholdMonitor.ts b/src/lib/services/thresholdMonitor.ts
index d8c6516..3006eab 100644
--- a/src/lib/services/thresholdMonitor.ts
+++ b/src/lib/services/thresholdMonitor.ts
@@ -153,10 +153,18 @@ export class ThresholdMonitor extends EventEmitter {
 
     const now = Date.now();
 
-    // Determine which side this liquidation affects
-    // SELL liquidation means longs are getting liquidated, we might want to BUY (long)
-    // BUY liquidation means shorts are getting liquidated, we might want to SELL (short)
-    const isLongOpportunity = liquidation.side === 'SELL';
+    // * Determine which side this liquidation affects based on trade_side parameter
+    const symbolConfigForTradeSide = this.config.symbols[liquidation.symbol];
+    const tradeSide = symbolConfigForTradeSide?.trade_side || 'OPPOSITE';
+
+    let isLongOpportunity: boolean;
+    if (tradeSide === 'OPPOSITE') {
+      // * Contrarian: SELL liquidation → BUY opportunity, BUY liquidation → SELL opportunity
+      isLongOpportunity = liquidation.side === 'SELL';
+    } else {
+      // * Momentum: SELL liquidation → SELL opportunity, BUY liquidation → BUY opportunity
+      isLongOpportunity = liquidation.side === 'BUY';
+    }
 
     if (isLongOpportunity) {
       status.recentLiquidations.long.push(liquidation);
@@ -370,4 +378,4 @@ export class ThresholdMonitor extends EventEmitter {
 }
 
 // Export singleton instance with 30-second cooldown
-export const thresholdMonitor = new ThresholdMonitor(undefined, 60 * 1000, 30 * 1000);
\ No newline at end of file
+export const thresholdMonitor = new ThresholdMonitor(undefined, 60 * 1000, 30 * 1000);
diff --git a/src/lib/types.ts b/src/lib/types.ts
index 3f2a0f6..74f9076 100644
--- a/src/lib/types.ts
+++ b/src/lib/types.ts
@@ -26,6 +26,9 @@ export interface SymbolConfig {
   vwapTimeframe?: string;      // Timeframe for VWAP calculation: 1m, 5m, 15m, 30m, 1h (default: '1m')
   vwapLookback?: number;       // Number of candles to use for VWAP calculation (default: 100)
 
+  // Trade direction settings
+  trade_side?: 'OPPOSITE' | 'SAME'; // Trade direction relative to liquidation: OPPOSITE (default) or SAME
+
   // Threshold system settings (60-second rolling window)
   useThreshold?: boolean;       // Enable threshold-based triggering for this symbol (default: false)
   thresholdTimeWindow?: number; // Time window in ms for volume accumulation (default: 60000)