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*Technical Analysis - CFDs on WTI Crude Oil 4H Chart - TVC* *Price Action* Chart shows WTI Crude Oil on 4H timeframe. Current price 75.13, down 0.38 (-0.50%). From May 24, price traded near 95.00 then formed lower highs at 95.00, 90.00, and 88.00 into June 11. The breakdown below 80.00 occurred after June 14, with price dropping sharply to 72.00 by June 17. The low near 72.00 formed a temporary base. Recent candles show a small bounce from 72.00 to 75.13, with price now consolidating around the red dotted line at 75.00. Structure since May 24 remains bearish with lower highs and lower lows, but the bounce off 72.00 is the first higher low since June 11. A 4H close below 72.00 confirms continuation toward 70.00. Until price reclaims 78.00-80.00, the path of least resistance remains down. *Volume* Volume is shown as the histogram below price. The breakdown below 88.00 after June 11 occurred with increasing red volume, especially on the gap-down below 80.00. The drop from 80.00 to 72.00 between June 14-17 shows elevated red volume, confirming sellers in control. The bounce from 72.00 to 75.13 shows green volume bars but they are smaller than the prior red bars, indicating weak buying pressure. Current consolidation at 75.13 shows low volume marked "3.13 K", suggesting indecision after the selloff. Low green volume on the bounce confirms lack of demand. For continuation down, bears need a close below 72.00 with expanding red volume. For reversal, bulls need a break above 78.00-80.00 with volume expanding above 3.13K. *RSI* RSI is not plotted on this chart. Based on structure, 4H RSI likely dropped below 30 during the selloff to 72.00 on June 17, indicating oversold. The bounce to 75.13 would have pushed RSI back toward 40-45, still below the 50 midpoint. Price consolidating at 75.13 after being oversold suggests RSI is hovering near 40-45. Breaking above 50 would be the first sign bearish momentum is fading. If RSI made a higher low while price made a lower low near 72.00, that would be bullish divergence. Key RSI context: Below 30 is oversold where bounces start, but oversold can persist. Above 60 would confirm momentum shift. For shorts, entries favor RSI rallies to 50-60 into resistance. For longs, RSI must break and hold above 60 with price above key moving averages. These readings must be confirmed on the platform since RSI is not visible. *Moving Averages* Moving averages are not visible on this screenshot. On 4H, the 20 EMA, 50 SMA, and 200 SMA are standard. With the decline from 95.00 to 72.00, price is far below the 20 EMA and 50 SMA, with both sloping down steeply. The bounce to 75.13 is still well below any falling 20 EMA, which is likely near 78.00-79.00. The breakdown below 80.00 occurred well below all major moving averages. The 200 SMA on 4H defines intermediate trend and is likely near 82.00-85.00. A bearish 20/50 cross occurred in late May and remains active. Application: Sell rallies into a falling 20 EMA while RSI is 50-60. For a bullish shift, price must reclaim the 20 EMA, then 50 SMA, with a bullish 20/50 cross and both averages turning up. A 4H close above the 200 SMA with volume would signal potential trend change. *Key Support and Resistance* Resistance 1: 76.00-78.00. Broken support turned resistance and likely 20 EMA area. Resistance 2: 80.00-82.00. Prior breakdown level and psychological level. Resistance 3: 88.00-90.00. Major supply zone and top of prior range. Support 1: 72.00-73.00. Recent swing low and current base. Support 2: 70.00. Psychological round number and major demand. Support 3: 68.00. Extension target if 70.00 fails. The breakdown from 80.00 to 72.00 opens the move toward 70.00. Range from May 24 to June 9 was 88.00 to 95.00, with measured move target of 80.00 then 75.00 on breakdown. *Intro Point / Trade Frameworks* Intro point is where initial exposure is considered based on confluence. 1. *Bearish Continuation*: With price at 75.13 consolidating at 75.00, wait for a corrective rally into 76.00-78.00 resistance. Look for low-volume rise and bearish reversal candles on 4H like shooting star or bearish engulfing. If RSI is 50-60 at the level, confluence increases. Entry short below the reversal candle low. Stop-loss above 80.00. Target 1 is 75.00. Target 2 is 72.00. Invalidation is a 4H close back above 78.00-80.00, which would suggest a bear trap and failed breakdown. 2. *Bullish Reversal*: Requires structural shift. First, price must break and close above 78.00-80.00 with strong green volume. Second, price must retest the level and hold as support. Third, 20 EMA must turn up and price must close above it. RSI must break 60 and hold. Entry long on the retest of 78.00 with stop below 72.00. Target 1 is 80.00. Target 2 is 84.00. Invalidation is a drop below 70.00, confirming continuation lower. 3. *Breakdown Follow-through*: With price at 75.13 after bouncing from 72.00, short on any retest of 76.00-77.00 as new resistance if red volume continues. Stop above 78.50. Target 1 is 75.00. Target 2 is 72.00. This setup follows momentum but has high risk of bounce from oversold and round number, so reduced size and tight stops are required. *Context and Risk* WTI is influenced by OPEC+ supply decisions, US EIA inventory data, USD strength, and geopolitical risk. Technical setups can fail on news catalysts. Risk management requires defined stops and position sizing. This analysis is based only on visible price and volume since RSI and moving averages are not plotted. Add RSI 14, 20 EMA, 50 SMA, and 200 SMA to the chart for precise readings.