USOIL Struggles to Hold Gains, Bearish Trend Intact
Current market sentiment is bearish.
USOIL is struggling to hold above resistance and leaning towards support.
USOIL is trading at $63.76, below the mid-Bollinger band → showing weak momentum.
Price failed to hold above $66–68 resistance zone and is now trending lower.
Price is leaning towards the lower band, suggesting bearish continuation risk.
USOUSD trade ideas
OIL - at a very interesting point for longsWatch OIL carefully:
if the day closes above 65.38 (daily bullish engulfing) therefore above the previous weeks close, we could be going for another weekly impulse that would take us to the $86.40 level (conservative target: $78.40). According to your edge and how you are able to structure your operations, you have great risk to reward potential. For instance, even if you use the engulfing candle as your buy stop entry and the low of the candle as your stop loss i.e. you are going for the full daily swing, you are talking about a 1:6.5 R:R, which is already amazing in itself.
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Oil at a Crossroads: Will $64 Spark a Rally or Trigger a Fall?Oil remains under pressure as geopolitical tensions have yet to yield a clear agreement between Russia and Ukraine, while tariffs could harm India’s economy, which was once the fastest growing in the world.
From a technical perspective, crude oil is trading in an overall uptrend, forming higher highs and higher lows. The current level of 64 is crucial, and prices could rise from here to target 65.24 as a short-term objective in the medium term.
However, a renewed decline breaking below 63.338 and forming a lower low on the four-hour chart would invalidate the bullish scenario and signal a return to a downtrend.
XTI/USD Analysis: Oil Price Falls 2.8% from This Week’s HighXTI/USD Chart Analysis: Oil Price Falls 2.8% from This Week’s High
As the XTI/USD chart shows, this morning (27 August) WTI crude oil is trading around the $63 level, although on Monday it climbed above $64.70. This means the price has retreated by approximately 2.8% from this week’s high.
The bearish momentum may be linked to the market’s reassessment of geopolitical risks. According to Reuters, US Special Representative Steve Witkoff stated that:
→ he will meet with a Ukrainian delegation in New York this week;
→ the US administration is also in talks with Russia, seeking to bring the war to an end.
He also noted that Washington is striving for de-escalation in the Middle East. We could assume that market participants are pricing in the possibility that these efforts could lead to the easing of sanctions and reduce risks and restrictions in global oil trade.
Technical Analysis of the XTI/USD Chart
On 19 August, we highlighted that:
→ the August downtrend remained intact, though it appeared to be weakening;
→ bulls might exploit this situation and attempt to launch an attack.
Indeed, since then the price rallied to a peak near $64.80, forming an upward trajectory shown by the orange lines. However, at the start of this week, momentum shifted back to the bears, as evidenced by a series of bearish signals on the chart:
→ Yesterday, bulls attempted to resume the upward trend from the lower orange boundary but failed – this was reflected in a candlestick with a long upper shadow, touching the $64 level before reversing downwards.
→ Bears then built on this success, pushing the price below $63.50 (where the lower orange line had been positioned).
→ This morning, WTI is trading close to weekly lows, highlighting the bulls’ inability to counter the pressure.
As a result, bears have driven the price back into the descending channel that has been in place since the start of the month. Given the above, we could assume that the market may continue to develop bearish dynamics within this downward channel – with WTI potentially heading towards the red median line.
The forthcoming oil inventory report (due today at 15:30 GMT+3) might have a significant influence on how the situation unfolds.
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WTI Crude, caution ahead of new US tariffs on IndiaThe WTI Crude Oil is currently trading with a bearish bias, aligned with the broader downward trend. Recent price action shows a retest of the resistance, suggesting a further selling pressure within the downtrend.
Key resistance is located at 6600, a prior consolidation zone. This level will be critical in determining the next directional move.
A bearish rejection from 6600 could confirm the resumption of the downtrend, targeting the next support levels at 6200, followed by 6100 and 6000 over a longer timeframe.
Conversely, a decisive breakout and daily close above 6600 would invalidate the current bearish setup, shifting sentiment to bullish and potentially triggering a move towards 6710, then 6800.
Conclusion:
The short-term outlook remains bearish unless the pair breaks and holds above 6600. Traders should watch for price action signals around this key level to confirm direction. A rejection favours fresh downside continuation, while a breakout signals a potential trend reversal or deeper correction.
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Market Analysis: WTI Crude Oil Faces HurdlesMarket Analysis: WTI Crude Oil Faces Hurdles
Crude oil is showing bearish signs and might decline below $62.80.
Important Takeaways for WTI Crude Oil Price Analysis Today
- Crude oil prices failed to clear the $65.00 region and started a fresh decline.
- There was a break below a major bullish trend line with support at $64.00 on the hourly chart of XTI/USD.
WTI Crude Oil Price Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of WTI Crude Oil, the price struggled to clear the $65.00 level and started a fresh decline below $64.50.
There was a break below a major bullish trend line at $64.00, opening the doors for more losses. The price dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $61.56 swing low to the $64.85 high.
XTI/USD even dipped below $63.50 level and the 50-hour simple moving average. The bulls are now active near $63.00. If there is a fresh increase, it could face a barrier near $63.70.
The first major resistance is near $64.10. Any more gains might send the price toward $64.85 and call for a test of $65.50. Conversely, the price might continue to move down and revisit the $62.80 support and the 61.8% Fib retracement.
The next major support on the WTI crude oil chart is $62.35. If there is a downside break, the price might decline toward $61.55. Any more losses may perhaps open the doors for a move toward $60.50.
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WTI falls after US slaps 50% tariff on India over Russian oilWTI oil prices have dropped from $65 to around $62.80 as markets react to new US tariffs on India, triggered by India’s ongoing oil trade with Russia. These tariffs, along with threats of even higher tariffs on China, are weighing on global demand and pushing oil prices lower. Meanwhile, Iran’s oil production has hit multi-year highs, adding more supply to the market and reinforcing the bearish trend.
Technically, oil has broken below a key Fibonacci support level, signalling a deeper pullback. If prices fall below $62, further downside toward $57 is possible. Upside moves may be short-lived unless there’s a major geopolitical shock, such as an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. For now, both the macro environment and technical signals indicate continued pressure on oil prices.
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USOIL Bearish Reversal & Selling OpportunityUSOIL (WTI Crude Oil) – Bearish Setup Analysis
The chart shows a clear bearish structure with multiple confirmations:
Trendline Rejection & Break: Price rejected from the upper rejection line and later broke the rising trendline, confirming bearish momentum.
FVG (Fair Value Gap) Selling Zone: Price retested the imbalance zone (63.53–63.94), creating a strong selling opportunity.
EMA Confluence: Both the 70 EMA and 200 EMA are above the price, acting as dynamic resistance, supporting bearish bias.
Market Structure Shift (MSS): Breakdown of higher lows signals shift to bearish structure.
Target: Downside continuation expected towards 61.65, the next liquidity and support zone.
Stop Loss: Above 63.94 (selling zone invalidation).
📉 Strategy: Look for sell entries around 63.53–63.94 zone, with target at 61.65 and stop loss above 63.94.
Crude oil strategy analysisCrude Oil News
The US S&P Global Composite PMI hit an eight-month high in August, prompting traders to reduce their bets on two Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. This eight-month high (assuming the initial composite PMI exceeds expectations) directly reflects the expansion of the US manufacturing and service sectors. This, coupled with increased activity in crude oil consumption scenarios like industrial production and freight logistics, provides substantial support for domestic crude oil demand. While this "reduced bet on rate cuts" may slightly strengthen the US dollar, the increased demand driven by economic resilience is more directly positive for crude oil.
The US and Europe have officially finalized the framework for their trade agreement. The implementation of the US-EU trade agreement will stimulate bilateral trade (e.g., increased cross-border transport of industrial and consumer goods). Increased air, sea, and road freight volumes will directly boost fuel demand. Furthermore, the agreement will drive industrial production expansion in both the US and Europe, increasing manufacturing energy consumption (including downstream crude oil products). This will improve global crude oil demand expectations and benefit oil prices.
Crude Oil Indicator Analysis
Oil prices have experienced a slight correction since yesterday's surge. While the MACD indicator has formed a golden cross and the red momentum bar has increased, it is still hovering near zero, indicating a volatile bull-bear equilibrium. Furthermore, the RSI is nearing overbought territory and is experiencing a pullback, suggesting that the 64.5 level is facing some pressure, suggesting further short-term declines.
Strategy
Previously, I suggested opening two short positions at resistance levels: one at 64.5 and then increasing the number of short positions near 65. The market peaked near 65, holding resistance, and the market gradually retreated, capturing all the profits. This was a very accurate prediction of this trend in crude oil.
As crude oil approaches 64, consider opening a bearish short position.
USOIL - OutlookAreas of interest marked on 4H.
If price drops to the discount zone, always wait for confirmation as it could go either way. (Momentum is our friend)
Avoid yellow zone.
Red zone speaks for itself, we do have EIA inventory data releasing later tonight. I would keep an eye on that for incoming volatility.
NFA
OUR TRADE ON OIL FOR TODAYToday we went long on OIL after that the market grabbed a liquidity and gave us our entry point to take.
The market went straight to our target which was again a liquidity level, then it came lower.
I couldn't share the trade today since when we entered I was in a live trading session with my students.
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Will oil continue its upward trend?
Hi dears
Oil will remain bullish if and only if the price condition on the chart is met. This resistance area must be broken with a strong and bearish candle, otherwise we should continue to see oil prices rally.
It is best to watch for the current situation to determine the status of this resistance area.
Whatdo you think?
WTI OIL technically more chances to test the 1D MA50. Buy.Last week (August 20, see chart below) we issued a bullish break-out signal on WTI Oil (USOIL) that reached our $65.60 Target within 3 days:
This time we get a new buy signal, despite today's sharp pull-back. The -12.78% decline since the July 30 rejection, resembles the one since the October 08 2024 High.
This rebounded to just above the 1D MA50 (blue trend-line) to form a new Lower High and get rejected again.
As a result, our immediate short-term Target is $66.30.
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Crude oil prices are about to start fallingPreviously, market volatility increased due to news reports: Trump's direct dismissal of Federal Reserve Board Governor Tim Cook. This move undoubtedly undermined the Fed's independence. Historically, such incidents have undoubtedly put immeasurable pressure on currencies. The US dollar index plummeted in response, and gold prices followed a V-shaped trend, retracing to the 3351 level as expected and then rising to around 3386 before fluctuating and correcting. The current low is 3367, which is also the entry point for long positions we shared with you. This entry point can be entered twice, and both times it reached the target above 3380.
Crude oil fell rapidly from around 64.7, initiating a short-term correction today. The daily K-line has been rising for several consecutive days, indicating the need for a short-term correction.
Strategy
Open a short position if crude oil rebounds to 64.5. If it continues to rebound to around 65, increase the short position.
The target is around 63.
Crude Oil (WTI / USOIL) Technical AnalysisThe price of oil is currently in a downward trend on both the daily and hourly timeframes, and it is testing a support zone at $63.50.
🔹 Bearish Scenario:
If the price breaks the $63.50 support level and holds below it, we may see a target of $63.00.
🔹 Bullish Scenario:
If the price returns to break above $63.90 and holds, this could push the price toward $64.50 as an initial target, followed by a retest of $65.00.
USOIL Is Bearish! Short!
Take a look at our analysis for USOIL.
Time Frame: 9h
Current Trend: Bearish
Sentiment: Overbought (based on 7-period RSI)
Forecast: Bearish
The price is testing a key resistance 63.688.
Taking into consideration the current market trend & overbought RSI, chances will be high to see a bearish movement to the downside at least to 60.936 level.
P.S
The term oversold refers to a condition where an asset has traded lower in price and has the potential for a price bounce.
Overbought refers to market scenarios where the instrument is traded considerably higher than its fair value. Overvaluation is caused by market sentiments when there is positive news.
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WTI Edges Up On Big EIA Draw, Risk-on ToneFundamental approach:
- Last week, USOIL was modestly higher amid risk-on sentiment and tighter supply signals after a larger‑than‑expected US crude draw.
- Support came from the EIA’s reported six-million-barrel crude draw tied to lower imports and stronger exports, reinforcing a tightening balance even as Cushing stocks ticked up; broader sentiment also leaned on expectations of looser Fed policy aiding demand.
- Gains were tempered by mixed macro cues, fading Eastern Europe risk headlines, choppy dollar moves, and cautious positioning ahead of the next API/EIA prints.
- However, China's Sinopec last week reported a sharp profit drop, citing weak fuel consumption. The trend of subdued fuel demand is likely to continue as factors including lower consumer confidence, rising electric-vehicle adoption and improved fuel efficiency are reducing petroleum demand in China.
- Into late week, USOIL could firm if US inventories show continued draws and risk tone improves, while any surprise builds or de‑escalation of supply risks may cap rallies; follow‑through from Fed‑cut pricing and geopolitics could potentially steer near‑term direction.
Technical approach:
- USOIL found support quickly after closing below the key level at 63.90. The price is retesting both EMAs and closed above the key level at 63.90, signaling a make-or-break situation. The market awaits a clear breakout to determine the short-term movement.
- If USOIL closes above both EMAs and breaks the descending trendline, the price may continue to advance to retest the following resistance at 67.50.
- On the contrary, closing below the support at 63.90 may prompt a further weakness to retest the next support at 60.00.
PS: I shared a piece of the above ideas on The Wall Street Journal: www.wsj.com
Analysis by: Dat Tong, Senior Financial Markets Strategist at Exness