diff --git a/tools/cachetop.py b/tools/cachetop.py
index 00b11a8c8fc5..803e2a06b8d0 100755
--- a/tools/cachetop.py
+++ b/tools/cachetop.py
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ def handle_loop(stdscr, args):
     stdscr.nodelay(1)
     # set default sorting field
     sort_field = FIELDS.index(DEFAULT_FIELD)
-    sort_reverse = False
+    sort_reverse = True
 
     # load BPF program
     bpf_text = """