Brent crude slips as Robinhood opens Brent crude leverage to EU traders

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Brent crude drops 1.08% to $70.4

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Robinhood expands its European offerings by launching Brent crude perpetual futures with leverage up to 10x, broadening access for eligible EU traders.
This new venue may amplify speculative and hedging flows into Brent crude, potentially increasing derivatives market activity despite overall bearish sentiment.
Brent crude trades under significant technical pressure with multiple bearish indicators; price is expected to consolidate between $69.54 and $71.26, with high probability of continued downside.

Expanded EU derivatives access spurs trading flexibility amid selling pressure

Robinhood has expanded its perpetual futures platform in Europe to offer Brent crude oil contracts with leverage of up to 10x, according to Thedefiant. This move allows eligible EU users broader access to Brent crude perpetuals and may increase activity in related derivatives, adding a new layer of trading flexibility in the regional market. The introduction of an additional trading venue and increased leverage could spur speculative and hedging flows into Brent crude, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Technical weakness as multiple indicators confirm downside momentum

On the technical front, XBR/USD is trading below the MA-20 at $70.94, MA-50 at $72.28, and MA-200 at $81.02 on the H1 timeframe. The Ichimoku Kijun level is positioned at $71.29, marking immediate resistance for any rebound attempts. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator signals a strong sell, while the Average Directional Index (ADX) also registers a sell. The Relative Strength Index (RSI), Stochastic RSI, Commodity Channel Index (CCI), and Bull/Bear Power all show oversold or seller-dominated readings, confirming pronounced intraday weakness. The Awesome Oscillator (AO) is neutral and does not provide a directional signal.

Limited rebound prospects as downside risk dominates short-term outlook

Looking ahead to the next two to three trading days, XBR is expected to move within a range of $69.54 to $71.26. The likelihood of a meaningful upward move is considered very low, while the probability of a continued decline remains high. The base scenario involves prices consolidating within this band, with a bullish reversal requiring a break above the $71.29 resistance. The bearish scenario would unfold should the asset fall below the $69.54 support level.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees Brent crude under pronounced technical pressure, with prices staying below major averages and most intraday indicators confirming a strong bearish bias. He notes that while Robinhood’s move to expand Brent crude perpetuals in Europe is a positive for access and liquidity, it has not improved sentiment or reversed the prevailing downtrend. Base case is for continued consolidation or further decline unless immediate resistance at $71.29 is reclaimed. "As long as Brent remains stuck below $71.29, I see little reason to expect a bullish reversal here."

Earlier, analysts noted that easing geopolitical risks and ongoing diplomacy in the Middle East were reducing the risk premium in Brent crude prices. The expansion of leveraged Brent crude contracts in Europe now introduces the potential for increased speculative flows, making volatility around the $69.54 support a pivotal risk for short-term traders.

Source of Data: XBR Price Analysis by TU

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