Sideways WTI Crude Oil – Get Ready for a Big Move!

This week, the Crude Oil has traded sideways in the same trading range recommended in our earlier updates. But today, the Oil has formed a perfect trading setup to trade the EIA inventory reports today. Let's check it out …

 

API Report – Overview

As per the latest American Petroleum Institute (API) inventory report, the Crude Oil inventories showed a build of only 1.44 million barrels followed by a build of 6.181 million barrels the previous week. The response remained muted as the data wasn't much surprising.

 

EIA Crude Oil Inventories

At 14:30 (GMT), the Energy Information Administration is expected to release the Crude Oil inventories for the previous week. The data is expected to show a build of 2.8 million barrels. If the EIA report shows a draw in weekly inventories rather than build, we are going to see a breakout in the WTI trading range.

 

Technical Outlook

I don't see much changes on the technical side of the market. The Crude Oil is trading in a narrow trading range of 100 pips ($49.30 – $50.30). The 4-hour chart is neutral and will give us an opportunity to trade the breakout in the U.S. session.

Crude Oil - Daily ChartCrude Oil – Daily Chart

 

Currently, the Oil has a support at $49.80 and $49.40. While the resistance is found at $50.45. Today, on the release of EIA report and a draw in inventories, Oil can break upward to give us an opportunity to capture 60- 100 pips. Refer to the FX Leader News Trading Strategy to get quick profits on fundamentals.

Crude Oil Trading Plan

I'm placing my buy stop at $50.45 with a target of $50.85 and $51. Below $50.45, the target is $49.40. Good luck.

 
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Arslan Butt
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Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics.His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker.His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.
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