fxs_header_sponsor_anchor

News

WTI Price Analysis: Regains $78.00 within weekly rising wedge

WTI Price Analysis: Regains $78.00 within weekly rising wedge

  • WTI seesaws inside a choppy range after snapping a three-day uptrend the previous day.
  • Bearish chart formation, and sluggish oscillators keep sellers hopeful.
  • 200-HMA adds to the downside filters before targeting late 2022 low.

WTI crude oil picks up bids to regain $78.00 during early Friday, following its U-turn from a one-week high to print the first daily loss in four on Thursday. It’s worth noting that the black gold’s latest inaction could be linked to sluggish MACD signals and steady RSI (14).

Even so, a one-week-old rising wedge bearish chart formation, currently between $77.30 and $79.30, keeps the Oil sellers hopeful, especially after the previous day’s retreat from the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of the quote’s downturn from January 23 to February 03.

That said, a clear downside break of the $77.30 support will need validation from the 200-Hour Moving Average (HMA) support of $76.96 to convince the energy bears.

Following that, the monthly bottom of $72.50 can act as a buffer during the south run targeting the latest multi-month low surrounding $70.30, marked in December 2022. It should be observed that the $70.00 round figure could probe the WTI sellers past $70.30.

Alternatively, WTI recovery could aim for another battle with the aforementioned key Fibonacci retracement hurdle of around $78.80.

Even if the commodity manages to cross the $78.80 hurdle, the stated wedge’s top line, close to $79.30 at the latest, will precede the $80.00 psychological magnet to challenge the quote’s further upside.

Overall, WTI crude oil remains on the bear’s radar despite the latest inaction.

WTI: Hourly chart

Trend: Further downside expected

Additional important levels

Overview
Today last price 77.93
Today Daily Change 0.12
Today Daily Change % 0.15%
Today daily open 77.81
 
Trends
Daily SMA20 78.91
Daily SMA50 77.47
Daily SMA100 80.85
Daily SMA200 90.21
 
Levels
Previous Daily High 79
Previous Daily Low 76.71
Previous Weekly High 80.61
Previous Weekly Low 73.36
Previous Monthly High 82.68
Previous Monthly Low 72.64
Daily Fibonacci 38.2% 77.59
Daily Fibonacci 61.8% 78.13
Daily Pivot Point S1 76.68
Daily Pivot Point S2 75.55
Daily Pivot Point S3 74.39
Daily Pivot Point R1 78.97
Daily Pivot Point R2 80.13
Daily Pivot Point R3 81.26

 

 

Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers.


RELATED CONTENT

Loading ...



Copyright © 2025 FOREXSTREET S.L., All rights reserved.