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(U4) Pierces Key Support

WTI TECHS
  • RES 4: $84.36 - High Apr 12 and the bull trigger
  • RES 3: $83.58 - High Jul 5
  • RES 2: $82.27 - High Jul 18
  • RES 1: $74.59/78.88 - Low Jul 30 / High Aug 1
  • PRICE: $73.23 @ 07:19 BST Aug 7
  • SUP 1: $71.67 - Low Aug 5
  • SUP 2: $70.73 - Low Feb 5
  • SUP 3: $69.16 - Low Dec 13 2023
  • SUP 4: $67.37 - 1.382 proj of the Apr 12 - Jun 4 - Jul 5 price swing

A bear threat in WTI futures remains present and the contract traded lower Monday, extending the current downtrend. Sights are on the next key support at $72.23, the Jun 4 low. It has been pierced, a clear break would reinforce bearish conditions and pave the way for an extension towards $70.73, the Feb 5 low. Key resistance is seen at $78.88, the Aug 1 high. Short-term gains would allow an oversold condition to unwind.

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  • RES 4: $84.36 - High Apr 12 and the bull trigger
  • RES 3: $83.58 - High Jul 5
  • RES 2: $82.27 - High Jul 18
  • RES 1: $74.59/78.88 - Low Jul 30 / High Aug 1
  • PRICE: $73.23 @ 07:19 BST Aug 7
  • SUP 1: $71.67 - Low Aug 5
  • SUP 2: $70.73 - Low Feb 5
  • SUP 3: $69.16 - Low Dec 13 2023
  • SUP 4: $67.37 - 1.382 proj of the Apr 12 - Jun 4 - Jul 5 price swing

A bear threat in WTI futures remains present and the contract traded lower Monday, extending the current downtrend. Sights are on the next key support at $72.23, the Jun 4 low. It has been pierced, a clear break would reinforce bearish conditions and pave the way for an extension towards $70.73, the Feb 5 low. Key resistance is seen at $78.88, the Aug 1 high. Short-term gains would allow an oversold condition to unwind.