WTI Elliott Wave analysis
Function - Counter-trend
Mode - Corrective
Structure - Impulse for wave 1
Position - Wave 2
Direction - Wave 2 is still in play
Details - Wave a of 2 appears to be close to completion. We could see a deeper pullback for wave b of 2 in the coming days against 72.47.
Crude Oil Elliott Wave analysis
Crude oil prices have been rising in June following a two-month sell-off that resulted in a 17% decline. The current recovery is expected to continue higher but is likely to be capped below the April 2024 highs before turning lower. It's important to note that crude oil has been undergoing a long-term bearish correction since March 2022, which appears to be ongoing.
Daily chart analysis
The daily chart depicts the bearish corrective cycle from March 2022 (130.9), which is evolving as a double zigzag pattern, labeled as wave W-X-Y (circled in navy blue) of the primary degree. The primary degree wave W (circled) concluded at 64.56 in March 2023 after a 360-day, 50% decline, forming a double zigzag structure. The subsequent wave X recovery began in March 2023 and ended at 95 in September 2023 with a flat structure. Consequently, wave Y started in September 2023, also developing into a zigzag pattern, with an impulse wave (A) ending at 67.81 in December 2023. The recovery wave (B) then completed with a double zigzag at 87.63 in April 2024.
Wave (C) is anticipated to be an impulse wave and is expected to decline much lower than 67.81 in the coming months. Wave 1 of (5) ended at 72.47 with an impulse, and the current recovery for wave 2 is still unfolding.
Four-hour chart analysis
The H4 chart indicates that wave 2 has not yet finished and could reach higher prices in the 80s region in the next few weeks. Currently, wave 2 appears to be completing its first leg, wave a (circled). After this, a pullback is expected for wave b (circled), which should stay above 72.47 before the final leg to complete wave 2 in the 80s region.
Unless there is a breach above 87.63, the medium-term direction is expected to be downwards after the wave 2 corrective bounce.
Summary
Crude oil prices are experiencing a recovery in June after a significant decline. The current recovery is anticipated to continue but is likely to be capped below the April 2024 highs. The long-term bearish correction that started in March 2022 appears to be ongoing. On the daily chart, the bearish corrective cycle is forming a double zigzag pattern, with wave Y currently in progress. The H4 chart suggests that wave 2 is nearing completion and could reach the 80s region. After this corrective bounce, the medium-term outlook remains bearish unless the price breaches 87.63.
Traders should monitor the key levels of 87.63 and 72.47 to identify potential entry and exit points, as well as to confirm the continuation of the bearish trend after the wave 2 correction.
WTI Crude Oil Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]
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