#NatGas #NG1! Update Natural Gas has followed my previous outlook by posting what seems to be a simple zigzag with ending diagonal in its final stages. From here we can expect a new wave up. Alternatively this correction can be complicated into ABC flat or WXY double zigzag. But tradingwise there is no reason to expect such further complication at this moment. I also expect oil rallying sharply and SP500 declining. May be we will see some hawkish remarks / developments sowing instability that sends energy prices up and stocks down. Speculation, of course. Not advice.
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NatGas UpdateI believe the leading diagonal wave (a) has ended, and we are now in wave (b), which can take various forms (including the possibility that it has already ended). I suggested a few possible paths.
Once there is a pattern or a mature wave count in wave (b), I can make an assumption when exactly the next leg up will occur.
NATURAL GAS Buy signal unless this Higher Lows line breaks.Natural Gas (NG1!) is trading inside a Bullish Megaphone that has just priced its new Higher Low. The price is above the 1D MA50 (blue trend-line) and has started the new leg to a Higher High. Before that however, it has several Resistance levels to overcome, namely the 2.690 Resistance and before that the Lower Highs trend-line. As a result we are buyers but set a target below that level at 2.550. If instead the price closes a 1D candle below the bottom (Higher Lows trend-line) of the Megaphone, we will sell and target the 1.950 Support.
It is worth mentioning the 1D RSI that has been trading on Higher Lows since February 03, an early Bullish Divergence signal against the downtrend's Lower Lows for the price. This momentum continues to favor buying on the medium-term.
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Natural Gas Further DeclinesTraders are currently reducing natural gas losses, but the outlook for the summer is unimpressive, combined with technical factors, which suggests the possibility of further declines in the future.
Natural gas is trading on the weakside of $2.432 (R1), making it new resistance. Overcoming this level will indicate the return of buyers with $2.638 (R2) the next target.
A sustained move under $2.432 (R1) will signal the presence of sellers. If this generates enough downside momentum then look for the selling to possibly extend into $2.168 (Pivot), followed by $1.962 (S1)
S1 – $1.962 R1 – $2.432
S2 – $1.698 R2 – $2.638
S3 – $1.286 R3 – $2.902
Bearish Weather Continues
The current weather patterns are unfavorable for natural gas prices, as systems in the southern US are preventing widespread high temperatures. This bearish weather is expected to continue until hotter patterns arrive, which is projected to be around June 6-10.
Although natural gas prices are increasing on Wednesday, it is not being influenced by the weather. During the May 24-30 period, the US will experience active weather systems with showers, thunderstorms, and temperatures ranging from the 60s to 80s, except for hotter conditions in the Southwest deserts and South Texas reaching the 90s. The Great Lakes and Northeast regions will have cooler-than-normal temperatures, with overnight lows dropping into the upper 30s and 40s. This may result in a slight increase in heating demand.
Canadian Gas Exports to U.S. Normalize
Canadian natural gas exports to the United States have returned to normal levels following disruptions caused by wildfires in Alberta and other western provinces. This has led to a significant drop in U.S. gas futures, as Canada supplies around 8% of the gas consumed or exported by the U.S. In the past weeks, gas flows from Canada averaged 7.2 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd), lower than the year’s average of 8.3 bcfd.
However, the amount of gas exported from Canada to the U.S. is expected to remain near a three-week high of 8.1 bcfd. The wildfires had forced Canadian producers to cut exports to a low of 6.4 bcfd. Overall, the return to normal gas flows from Canada has impacted gas prices and market dynamics in the U.S.
Supply Dynamics
Gas output in the U.S. Lower 48 states reached 101.5 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) so far in May, surpassing April’s record of 101.4 bcfd. Additionally, gas exports from Canada to the United States were expected to rise to 8.2 bcfd, a near three-week high.
Demand Dynamics
Despite predictions of slightly increased gas demand in the next two weeks, particularly due to low wind power generation, gas futures still experienced a decline. The proportion of U.S. power generated by wind dropped to 7% compared to the previous week’s high of 17%. This decline in wind power led to an increase in gas consumption for electricity generation, particularly in Texas.
In the short term, the outlook for natural gas is bearish. The decrease in wind power generation has resulted in higher gas usage for electricity production, reducing the available supply for storage. Meteorologists project mostly normal weather conditions in the Lower 48 states, except for some colder-than-normal days from May 24-28. Refinitiv forecasts a slight decrease in U.S. gas demand, including exports, from 90.4 bcfd to 89.8 bcfd next week, with revised higher forecasts compared to the previous day’s outlook. These factors contribute to the bearish sentiment in the market.
NATURAL GAS Possible Long analysisThe NATURAL GAS trend is bearish for the last couple of months. The market placed a 1.9625 low on 22-Feb-2023. In a 4Hour time frame market reject the resistance area ( $2.54-2.61 ) as mentioned in the price chart and continued the bearish move. Now price is traded near the Support area ( $2.31-2.24 ). Volume indicates bears lose momentum. Price respect the Trendline in the past two times and now again near to test. Price also traded above the 200 MA ( moving average ) which indicates a bullish trend. So initiate long positions after closing above the Support area and also the trendline. On the other side, Short selling is favorable near the resistance area as mentioned above in the price chart after confirmation by a bearish price action structure.
Support and Resistance levels for day trading ;
Pivot Point Level: PP 2.3776
Support Levels: S1 2.3137, S2 2.2684, S3 2.2045
Resistance Levels: R1 2.4229, R2 2.4868, R3 2.5321
Natural Gas Critical LevelsNatural gas, which fell sharply from $ 6.5 to $2 is trying to recover again.
During this process, critical levels were determined. These levels appear at $2.10, $3.50 and $5.50.
As long as it does not fall below the $2.10 level, I can say that the $3.50 targeted buying opportunity in natural gas continues.
$BOIL #NG Buy the dipI've been bullish and trading natural gas (BOIL EQT RRC) for a while now and recently sold on the last pump to 2.6
I'm reloading now, as I'm looking at a few things technically I like
-Price appears to have found support on a flattening 20DMA , and will next watch to see if we start trending up
- The low in May was higher than April , and almost forming a rounded base if we can sustain higher than May's low , it will be a good sign
- Strong support at 2 putting in a triple bottom now - even if we go lower, in the longer term as long as we stay above 2 , your entry of say 2.15 won't really matter when we're at 5 !
- EQT and RRC are both flagging and keeping their gains so far, looking for more upside , which of course depends on NG but is providing bullish confluence .
BOIL Megaphone PatternBOIL on the 15-minute chart is currently in an upward facing megaphone pattern. I have drawn
in the upper and lower trendlines which are a form of static support and resistance. The
megaphone pattern is one of increasing volatility between buyers and sellers and indecision
It is the opposite of consolidation in a narrow channel. The anchored VWAP
shows BOIL to be between the mean VWAP and the first standard deviation band below it.
This is generally considered the lower part of the fair value zone. The volume profile has a
high volume area of in the price range of 3 to 3.7 while the POC line is confluent with the
VWAP. The "better" RSI oscillator/ indicator shows values above 75 at swing highs
and values below 25 at swing lows. My goal in this trade is to buy at the lower ( support )
trendline and sell at the higher ( resistance) trendline. I will be watchful for any fibonnaci
retracements of a prior trend. At present, BOIL is at that lower trendline and RSI is showing
weakness. I will add to my position now as I did in the whipsaw action some hours ago at the
location of the bearish engulfing candles in the premarket and the opening.
Can XNGUSD short squeeze?XNGUSD on the weekly chart showing two years of price action with weekly candles
shows the rise in 2021 into spring 2022 then printing a head and shoulders pattern
and the reversal to deep into the support/demand zone. The volume profile shows
the majority of the trading during this time period to have been between $3.75 and
$ 8.50. It would seem likely that there are a sizeable amount of short sellers holding
positions with unrealized profits of 50% to as much as 300%. This past week had the
best buying volume in six months and provides bulls with optimism
If natural gas can gain some momentum and put in green candles with a decent price range for
a couple of weeks in a row, the combination of new buyers with new interest and short sellers
liquidating and buying to cover their unrealized gains might ignite a bit of a rally for natural
gas. I will keep natural gas on watch. I will keep in mind that a breakout without a
corresponding volume the response could be a fakeout. A stop loss would be $1.95 below the
support zone while the final target would be $4.75 below the POC line. Interval take profits
would be 10% of the forex lots every time the price rises by $0.50 for risk management and
good profit taking while underway.
NATURALGAS 22May2023broadly speaking, it is sideways with a fairly large range. but we can still take a chance on a good moment. if you look at the current elliot notation, it is likely that the price will go to the previous HH, you can take a long opportunity with the SL area below the invalid area
May 21,23-NG-Will NG hit 2.7?Will NG go up this week to 2.7?? Let me know your thoughts. I'm on the fence...I think I will put my TP at 2.6 and be satisfied with that.
I have placed my Stop Loss at 2.4 (the green line) so I will only profit 100 points or so if it gets hit, but better than nada right? :-o
Let me know what you think.
Stay safe all.
Heiko
Natural Gas Update: BreakoutNat Gas had an epic move to the upside today.
will the bullish momentum continue?
May 18,23-NG-Finally Up Up and away?Did anyone put in a Buy Order at 2? or 2.1?
You can finally see two weeks in a row of Bullish price movement!! Finally!
You can also see price actually passed the green Alligator line which is a bullish sign - just hoping it closes tomorrow ABOVE this line. Then hopfully al good next week.
But who knows - next week is next week. AnyHOOO
Hope all is well with everyone - sorry for a lack of posts recently but there has been nothing but sideways action, until now.
Stay safe !!
Heiko
ERX Energy is backERX is a leveraged ETF tracking the energy sector. On the 4H chart it has been in a downtrend
since mid-March. IT dropped to the bottom of the high volume area on the long term profile
as well as the lowermost VWAP band. Firday May 12th marked the reversal with buying volume
replacing selling volume and then a significant rise in price in the past week.
On the AI moving moving average indicator, the optimized shorter Hull moving average
(red line) has crossed over the longer EMA moving average ( blue line) as has the price.
I conclude the energy sector is heating up. My new idea on BOIL supports this. I will take
trades with energy in mind and review big oil stocks and natural gas stocks as well as
pipeline and oilfield services stocks.