Short term - Technical Outlook
Crude Oil futures are currently trading near 6,841, showing bearish pressure with a red candle after failing to sustain above the opening level of 6,907. The price had rallied sharply from the lows near 6,540 recorded in late June toward the 7,200–7,300 zone in early July, but has since reversed and is now pulling back toward the prior breakout zone, with the current candle confirming short-term seller re-entry following the failure to hold above 6,973. The structure reflects a classic retest of the breakout area from below.
The broader structure has improved from the deeply oversold conditions seen in late June, with price having reclaimed the 6,800–6,900 zone through a sharp recovery candle sequence. However, the inability to sustain above 6,973 and the subsequent red candles signal that the recovery momentum is fading. The current zone around 6,828–6,884 is a critical area — a sustained hold here would preserve the near-term recovery structure, while a breakdown below would invite further corrective pressure toward the 6,616–6,540 zone.
On the upside, immediate resistance lies near 6,884–6,973, followed by stronger supply at the upper resistance zone. A sustained breakout and close above 6,900 would revive bullish momentum and signal continuation toward higher levels, though the current candle structure indicates sellers are firmly in control of the short-term direction.
Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 6,900 | Targets: 6,945, 6,990 | Stop-loss: 6,855
Sell Below: 6,770 | Targets: 6,725, 6,680 | Stop-loss: 6,815