WTI Crude Oil Ticks Up – Triangle Pattern Ready to Play

The candlestick pattern “three white soldiers” on the 2-hour chart suggested a bullish bias for crude oil on Monday, however, the scenario is slightly jumbled now. Check out the key technical drivers of crude oil for today.

WTI Crude Oil – Technical View

On the 2-hour chart, we can see a formation of a bullish triangle pattern which is supporting crude oil near $68 along with a resistance up at $69.40. For the moment, crude oil is trading at $68.9 as the price has already moved near a horizontal resistance level of $69.40. Is it going to break upward?

WTI Crude Oil – 120 – Min Chart

Well, the candlestick pattern “three white soldiers” is signaling a bullish bias of traders. Whereas, the momentum indicators, RSI and Stochastic are in overbought territory. By the way, fellows, don’t forget to look at the API stockpile report which is due to be released during the U.S. session at 20:30 (GMT). Good luck!

WTI Crude Oil – Trade Idea

Taking a buying position above $68.40 seems to be a good idea. The stop should be below $68 along with a take profit at $69.40 and $70 (if market violates $69.40). Good luck!