WTI Crude Oil: Range-Bound Between Critical Levels

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Looking at the H1 timeframe for WTI Crude Oil, we're observing a defined range structure:

Market Structure:
  • Trading within established range (70.17-73.18)
  • Recent rejection from 72.50 resistance
  • Moving averages clustered around current price
  • Multiple tests of both range boundaries


Key Levels:
  • Upper Range: 73.178
  • Current Price: ~72.23
  • Lower Range: 70.168
  • Immediate Support: 71.81


Technical Indicators:
  • Volume showing decreased activity in recent consolidation
  • Momentum indicators in neutral territory
  • Price oscillating between moving averages
  • No clear directional bias in indicators


Trading Considerations:
  • Respect range boundaries for entries
  • Watch for breakout confirmation with volume
  • Key resistance at 73.17 needs clear break for upside
  • Support at 70.17 crucial for maintaining range


BIAS: NEUTRAL
  • Clear range-bound conditions
  • No dominant trend direction
  • Price centered in trading range
  • Waiting for range breakout for directional bias

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