U.S. crude oil sinks on ceasefire news
The failure of bulls in U.S. WTI to break through resistance at $106.00 a barrel triggered a liquidation of long positions. Against that backdrop, prices fell sharply into the $88.00-$86.00 support zone.
The WTI selloff was driven by news of a ceasefire in the Middle East, as well as Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which is a negative factor for oil futures in the longer term.

A resumption of oil supplies from the region could lead to a break below current support and further downside, at least toward the $80.00-$76.00 per barrel area.
Even so, this is still only a temporary ceasefire, so bears should remain cautious. The situation in the Middle East remains highly tense and could trigger another sharp rise in oil prices at any moment.
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