WTI Elliott Wave analysis
WTI Crude Oil is breaking out of a range that has persisted for over a year, signaling potential further declines in the coming weeks. After a swift recovery between August 5th and 13th, the commodity quickly erased those gains within a single week. Despite currently trading above the $70 level, bearish momentum suggests a move into the $60 range may be imminent.
Daily chart analysis
On the daily chart, WTI Crude remains in a corrective phase, retracing the significant bullish move seen between April 2020 and March 2022. This correction is unfolding in the form of a complex double zigzag pattern, identified as waves W-X-Y of the primary degree. The initial leg of the correction, wave W (circled), concluded in March 2023, displaying a classic zigzag structure. This was followed by a sideways consolidation, characterized by a triangle pattern, forming wave X (circled) of the primary degree.
With the recent breakdown below the triangle boundary, the market appears to be initiating wave A of (W) within the final leg of the Y wave (circled). This suggests that the bearish trend is gaining strength, and further declines are likely as the market moves deeper into this corrective phase.
Four-hour chart analysis
Zooming into the 4-hour chart, the current downtrend is unfolding as an impulse wave, particularly in the third wave of the sequence, labeled as wave iii (circled) of A. This suggests that the decline is not yet complete, and prices are likely to drop below $70 before wave A finalizes. Once this leg concludes, a corrective wave B bounce is anticipated, which should be capped below the resistance at $80.25. This will set the stage for a final decline in wave C, completing the current bearish cycle.
Overall, WTI Crude remains aligned with the broader downtrend that began in March 2022, with the technical structure supporting a bearish outlook. As the market completes the corrective double zigzag pattern, lower prices remain the primary expectation in the medium term, especially if wave iii (circled) continues its trajectory. Traders should remain cautious of potential bearish setups, as any corrective bounces are likely to be short-lived and capped by key resistance levels.
Crude Oil Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]
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