Crude Oil: A Potential Reversal Setup Is Taking Shape
After a 14.5% drop this week, oil appears to have found a bottom. The decline was largely driven by easing geopolitical tensions, which removed much of the risk premium from crude prices.
From a technical perspective, the price found support at a major demand zone (green box). A demand zone is an area where strong buying interest previously entered the market, making it a level traders watch closely for potential rebounds. As shown by the blue circles, the price has bounced from this zone many times over the past few months, reinforcing it as a key support level.
Additionally, the bounce occurred around the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement of the July 2–July 23 move. Although the reversal wasn't triggered precisely at the 61.8% level, the surrounding area is considered a high-probability support zone where buyers frequently step in.
Zooming in to the 4H chart:
The entire structure starts to look to me like a bull flag:
From here, the next key test is the upper trendline of the flag. A move toward that resistance zone is the most logical next step, and the reaction there will likely determine whether this is just a bounce or the start of a larger move towards the 90’s and even above.