Market Analysis: WTI Crude Oil Price Target Additional GainsMarket Analysis: WTI Crude Oil Price Target Additional Gains
WTI Crude oil prices are gaining bullish momentum and might even test $78.00.
Important Takeaways for WTI Crude Oil Price Analysis Today
- WTI Crude oil prices extended gains above the $72.40 and $73.50 resistance levels.
- There was a move above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $72.75 on the hourly chart of XTI/USD at FXOpen.
WTI Crude Oil Price Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of WTI Crude Oil at FXOpen, the price started a fresh upward move from $71.15 against the US Dollar. The price gained bullish momentum after it broke the $72.40 resistance.
The bulls pushed the price above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $77.89 swing high to the $71.16 low. Besides, there was a move above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $72.75.
The price even climbed above the 50-hour simple moving average. It tested the $75.30 resistance zone and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $77.89 swing high to the $71.16 low.
The RSI is now near the 60 level and the price could aim for more gains. If the price climbs higher again, it could face resistance near $76.30. The next major resistance is near the $77.90 level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $79.50 level or even $80.00.
Conversely, the price might correct gains and test the $73.50 level. The next major support on the WTI crude oil chart is near the $72.40 zone, below which the price could test the $71.15 zone.
If there is a downside break, the price might decline toward $70.00. Any more losses may perhaps open the doors for a move toward the $68.50 support zone.
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