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Oil Plunges as Support Break Unleashes Heavy Selling 7/5/2026

US Crude Oil (WTI) Technical Analysis

US crude oil futures extended their downside trajectory during the previous session, sliding to an intraday low of approximately $88.72 amid mounting selling pressure across the contract.

Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe:

On the short-term horizon, prices remain under substantial downward pressure as trading persists beneath the simple moving averages, which are functioning as a dynamic resistance barrier and reinforcing the prevailing bearish trend.

Selling pressure intensified further after the price successfully breached a short-term ascending trendline — a technical breakdown that strengthens the probability of additional declines over the upcoming period.

Bearish (Most Likely) Scenario:

As long as trading remains capped below the $99.20 resistance ceiling, the bearish bias will retain the upper hand, with the initial target set at $88.60.

Bullish Scenario:

Conversely, a sustained recovery and stabilization above $100.50 could ignite a buying-driven rebound, paving the way toward $102.50 as the initial upside target.

Disclaimer: Trading oil carries substantial risk and may not be suitable for all investors.

Risk Alert: Risk levels remain elevated amid persistent trade frictions and geopolitical tensions — all scenarios should be considered plausible.

Trading in CFDs involves high risk, and therefore all scenarios are subject to potential outcomes. The analysis provided above is not a recommendation to buy or sell but rather an illustrative reading of price action on the chart.

S1: 88.60R1: 102.50
S2: 81.70R2: 109.50
S3: 74.70R3: 116.40

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