CRUDE - WEEKLY SUMMARY 31.3–4.4 / FORECAST🛢 CRUDE – 18th week of the base cycle (28 weeks). We are in the 2nd phase, clearly bearish. On March 23 I wrote:
"The current base cycle cannot yet be called bearish as it hasn’t broken the starting point. The next key extreme forecasts for crude are March 27 and 31."
👉 Now this base cycle can be considered bearish. Even though the short position from March 27 was stopped out with a planned loss, the extreme forecast of March 31 provided an opportunity to open a new short position. This is a rare case of two closely spaced extreme forecasts triggering back-to-back. These forecasts were issued specifically for crude at the beginning of the year as a window from March 28–31.
⚠️ It looks like my bearish forecast is being confirmed, as outlined in the summer 2024 crude post. The Jupiter–Uranus conjunction is working precisely. All of this resembles the 2010–2014 setup. The previous 4-year crude cycle began in spring 2020 and went sideways from fall 2022. It seems a new 4-year cycle has already started, and its beginning is very weak — much like fall 2012. There’s a high probability this will be a bearish 4-year cycle ending closer to 2028. The next universal extreme forecast is on April 7. The next crude-specific extreme forecast is on May 5.
WTI3! trade ideas
What next for WTI ?Although we had a strong up move in oil last week we remain well within last years range. we still a need above $76.50 area to pose a threat on higher prices towards $85/90, otherwise we sink back into the range of the last 14 months, similarly a close below $63.75 will see the deeper move lower.
Crude Oil Broke Strucutre to the DOWN Side!here we have a pretty simple trade, price action on the daily has finally broke structure to the downside.. this week i'll be looking for sells, you can either enter on the open or look for imbalance GAPS for a slightly better entry on any PULL backs... i'll be adding additional entries as we break the next structure... the structures i have drawn up with the blue dotted lines are areas to target and also wait for the break down of that support area!!!!
conclusion - simple trade keep it simple and don't over risk and over trade!
Crude oil---sell near 62.00, target 60.00-59.00Crude oil market analysis:
The crude oil pattern shows that it is starting to hover at the bottom. Continue to sell when it rebounds. If the 65.30 position is not broken, you can stick to the bearish idea. The recent tariffs and fundamentals of crude oil make it difficult to rise, and the previously announced inventory data has also increased a lot. Crude oil rebounds to 62.00 today and can be sold. If it breaks, the next selling position is around 63.80.
Fundamental analysis:
There are not many data this week, but there are still many fundamentals. Note that the market will rest on Friday this week, which is Good Friday.
Operation suggestions:
Crude oil---sell near 62.00, target 60.00-59.00
Crude oil---sell near 64.00, target 62.00-60.00Crude oil market analysis:
Crude oil has been falling recently. Under the pressure of tariffs, the decline of crude oil is very large. In addition, the previously released crude oil inventory data also shows its weakness. The weekly line closed with a cross star, and the lower shadow is very long. The possibility of a unilateral decline in crude oil this week is small, and the possibility of fluctuations is greater. The position of 65.30 is its suppression. Look for selling opportunities in the Asian session of 63.50-65.30 today. The other 58.00 of crude oil is support.
Operational suggestions:
Crude oil---sell near 64.00, target 62.00-60.00
Go Long: Crude Oil's Undervaluation Signals Potential Upside Nex- Key Insights: Crude Oil is facing bearish pressures, but inventory analysis
reveals significant undervaluation, with an implied fair value of $92.
Seasonal trends and insider confidence in energy stocks further support
potential upside. Watch for geopolitical developments and OPEC actions that
might influence price movement.
- Price Targets:
- T1: $63.50
- T2: $64.94
- S1: $60.50
- S2: $60.00
- Recent Performance: Crude Oil prices closed below key support levels after a
consistent downtrend due to geopolitical tensions and recession fears.
Speculative positions remain at historic lows, reflecting widespread market
pessimism despite valuations and long-term prospects in the energy sector.
- Expert Analysis: Analysts highlight undervaluation driven by commercial
inventory data. Electric vehicle adoption is steadily reducing oil demand,
yet insider buying in Canadian energy stocks reveals confidence in a
recovery. Geopolitical risks, including Iranian sanctions and SPR refill
speculation, might temporarily impact price volatility.
- News Impact: OPEC's surprise production hikes have balanced market pressures
between bullish and bearish forces. Uncertainty in energy policy and delayed
CapEx decisions could limit medium-term production. Canadian elections could
further drive sentiment if pro-oil policies emerge post-election.
COT report showing big players buying oil for the coming weekafter reading the COT report/ and oil hitting heavy lows from last week.
COT report is showing big institutional players are buying oil for the coming week.
as we can see, buyers have already entered the market. we may get a pullback down to
57.0000 area before a push up, looking to take profit around 67 /68.00000 4 hour support
areas.
Crude oil-----sell near 63.70, target 62.00-60.00Crude oil market analysis:
We continue to be bearish on crude oil today, and continue to sell on rebounds. The position of 63.80, which was pulled up last night, is today's major suppression position. This position is a selling opportunity. Crude oil has not broken the previous low point, but it will have a big bottom shock and a big repair after the data is over. Today's crude oil will wait for the opportunity to sell. In addition, the recent data on crude oil also suppresses it. Crude oil has not effectively stood on the major pressure before, and the short-term rebound is just a rebound. The weekly trend is still bearish.
Fundamental analysis:
The US tariffs on the world are still brewing, which has also led to a sharp drop in global stock markets, and the market is not optimistic about expectations. Later this week, we will focus on the heavyweight CPI data.
Operation suggestions:
Crude oil-----sell near 63.70, target 62.00-60.00
Crude oil------sell near 62.20, target 60.00-58.00Crude oil market analysis:
Trump's tariff policy has greatly stimulated crude oil, causing it to plunge all the way. At present, it has fallen to the bottom of the previous plunge again. We estimate that there will be a small counterattack at this position. The rebound is our opportunity to sell again. The idea of crude oil follows the general direction. Pay attention to the suppression near 62.20. The daily line shape shows that it will go down.
Operational suggestions
Crude oil------sell near 62.20, target 60.00-58.00
Oil Futures short: Breakdown of descending triangleThis is the breakdown that I had discussed in my earlier idea on the same product. I had used futures this time because this is the product that most professional traders used for trading oil (and really because it's what my friend uses).
The stop is set slightly above the breakdown price.
The take profit is set at 1-1 target from the most recent peak to the breakdown.
Tactical Setups & Opportunistic Fades
Asset Focus: Crude Oil (WTI)
Setup Type: Bull Trap Reversal with Structural Decompression – Tactical Short Bias
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Setup Overview:
Crude Oil has transitioned from an emotionally driven rally into a reactive phase of structural decompression. The advance was underwritten by geopolitical risk and inflation narratives, but failed to sustain as macro catalysts reversed. The recent U.S. tariff announcement and OPEC+’s unexpected supply adjustment have directly challenged the bullish framework, forcing a revaluation of near-term demand and policy trajectory.
The result: a rejection event that is less about price and more about positioning. The crowd narrative cracked — and the structure followed. What unfolds now is not collapse, but reset.
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COT & Sentiment Snapshot:
• Leveraged funds expanded long exposure aggressively into strength — classic trend-chasing.
• Recent positioning data shows contraction in net longs, signaling early-phase exit behavior.
• Open interest has dropped in parallel with price — a sign of liquidation, not new conviction.
• Commercial activity likely neutral-to-hedging, providing natural resistance into strength.
• Sentiment rotated quickly — from supply fears to demand caution — validating the trap thesis.
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Market Structure & Technical Breakdown:
• Structure confirms a failed continuation — rejection at a known inflection zone undercuts trend integrity.
• Rally occurred without foundational support — gaps beneath price reflect structural imbalance.
• Price has rotated back through key pivots, invalidating prior momentum.
• Thin, untested zones now offer a path of least resistance if pressure continues.
• Current structure suggests rotational or decompressing behavior rather than directional clarity.
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Behavioral Finance Layer:
“When the justification for a trade becomes a headline, the trade is already crowded.”
• Market participants had fully embraced oil as a geopolitical and inflation hedge — a one-dimensional thesis.
• The introduction of U.S. tariffs and the OPEC+ supply shift challenged that belief in real time.
• The rejection was not just technical — it was narrative failure.
• Emotional capital is now unwinding. The next phase will not be fast — it will be unsure.
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Reflexivity Risk Model:
• Phase 1: Risk-driven narratives drive flow into the asset (conflict, inflation, supply tightness).
• Phase 2: Price rise validates the narrative — conviction deepens, flows accelerate.
• Phase 3: Macro catalysts shift (tariffs, supply bump), undermining belief system.
• Phase 4: Narrative fails — positioning begins to unwind, structure decompresses under pressure.
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Strategic Stance:
Hold a tactical short bias grounded in structural rejection and narrative breakdown. No immediate directional call is required — the edge is in recognizing the psychological unwind already underway. Until a new belief structure emerges, the path forward remains governed by residual flow and fading conviction.
Crude oil-----buy near 68.90, target 69.90-72.00Crude oil market analysis:
Yesterday's crude oil daily line showed continuous tombstones, which was suppressed near 72.00. Today's idea is to continue to look at the rebound in the short term and pay attention to the support near 68.70. This position is a buy rebound. We will wait for opportunities in the Asian session. Crude oil has begun to move on a weekly trend. We need to pay attention to this week's closing to determine whether it will start a weekly trend in the future.
Fundamental analysis:
Trump's midnight tariffs caused the market to tremble again. In addition, ADP rose sharply, with a result of 155,000 people, 80,000 people in advance, and 115,000 people expected. The bulls still pulled up under such a big negative situation.
Operation suggestions:
Crude oil-----buy near 68.90, target 69.90-72.00
Crude oil---Buy near 70.60, target 71.90-76.00Crude oil market analysis:
Today's crude oil is still bought at a low price, and short-term bulls have started. Yesterday, gold fell in the US market, but did not fall in the Asian market, but repaired at a high level. The strong support of the daily line has reached 70.00, and the small support is 70.50. Today's idea is to find buying opportunities above 71.50. The daily moving average of crude oil is lined up, and there is still a lot of room for growth.
Fundamental analysis:
This week is a data week. Today, pay attention to the ADP employment data, which is the pre-agricultural data.
Operation suggestions:
Crude oil---Buy near 70.60, target 71.90-76.00
Long Next Week: Crude Oil Set for Potential Price Recovery
- Key Insights: Crude oil sees potential upward momentum with prices trading
above the 8-day moving average. Market sentiment favors short-term recovery
despite mid-level volatility due to geopolitical tensions and supply-demand
dynamics. Analysts emphasize crude oil's undervaluation and opportunities
due to supply constraints and potential oil production peaks by 2025.
- Price Targets: Next week targets aim for a recovery from the current level.
Tight stops and returns provide a trading framework.
- T1: $71
- T2: $72
- S1: $67
- S2: $66
- Recent Performance: WTI crude oil is trading around $68, with predictions
suggesting a pullback to $67 before potentially rising. Trading above its
8-day moving average suggests persisting upward momentum, pending market
movement. Market volatility exists due to fluctuating demand-supply dynamics
and geopolitical factors, with price support at $64.75 and resistance around
$70 to $73.50, indicating critical levels for potential trends.
- Expert Analysis: Analysts highlight the undervaluation in commodities,
including crude oil, suggesting investment opportunities as the energy
sector benefits from supply constraints. Expectations exist for peak oil
production by 2025, which could lead to long-term market shortages and
volatility. Companies like Occidental Petroleum remain sensitive to price
variations, focusing on debt reduction and dividend increases.
- News Impact: Geopolitical tensions related to Russian, Iranian, and Venezuelan
oil could pressure supply chains and affect price stability. The move
towards renewable energy continues to reshape long-term demand; however,
robust demand is anticipated until major shifts occur. China's crude oil
strategies will significantly impact global supply and price alignment.
Monitoring these developments is crucial for understanding future price
trajectories in the crude oil market.
#202513 - priceactiontds - weekly update - wti crude oil futuresGood Evening and I hope you are well.
comment: Bulls continued and surprised a bit with the follow-through. 3 consecutive bullish weeks now and market has touched 70 multiple times. 70-72 is my neutral target while leaning bullish below 68. Volume is atrocious but market is free to do whatever. Could see a retest of 66 as well as going higher for 72. Absolutely no opinion on this or interest in trading, other than small scalps. Look at the weekly tf and tell me how obvious everything is, be my guest.
current market cycle: trading range
key levels: 65 - 72
bull case: Bulls produce decent tails below daily bars and keeping the market above the daily 20ema and 69. Right now they have taken somewhat control of the market after many weeks of selling, likely due to bears being exhausted. Only a daily close above 70 would change my assessment though. Sideways is more likely for me and I have no bigger interest in buying at 70 when it could be the high of a potential trading range 65 - 70.
Invalidation is below 65.
bear case: Bears sold the market relentlessly for 2 months straight and do seem exhausted. Right now they want to keep 70 resistance and since this is the first decent bounce the bulls got, the odds of this going much further up are low. It’s still a bear flag on the weekly tf and a retest of 65/66 is possible. Daily close below 68 would make me look for shorts for 100-200 ticks lower but that’s about it.
Invalidation is above 71.
short term: Neutral around 70. Bulls need a daily close above and bears something below 68 again.
medium-long term - Update from 2025-02-23: Bear trend is getting weaker but I still see this going sideways around 70 instead of a range expansion.
current swing trade: None
chart update: Removed last bear trend line, market is neutral at 70.