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WTIUSDT Slides as Middle East Tensions Ease, Bears Target Key Support

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures continue to retreat on Tuesday, falling nearly 1.8% to around $88.10 and extending losses of more than 6% from Monday's peak near $93.50. The sharp decline follows easing geopolitical concerns after Iran reportedly agreed to halt attacks on Israeli territory, reducing fears of a broader regional conflict.

Crude oil initially surged at the start of the week as renewed exchanges between Israel and Iran raised concerns about disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route responsible for nearly one-fifth of global oil shipments. However, sentiment quickly shifted after US President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran are approaching their final stages and suggested the Strait could reopen within days if an agreement is reached. Expectations of restored energy flows have significantly reduced supply-risk premiums, weighing heavily on oil prices.

WTIUSDT Technical Outlook: Bears Tighten Control

WTIUSDT remains firmly under bearish pressure on the 1-hour timeframe after failing to sustain gains above the $94.5–95.0 resistance zone. The rejection from this supply region triggered aggressive selling, pushing prices back toward the key demand area between $88.6 and $89.2.

The broader market structure continues to favor sellers, with a clear sequence of lower highs and lower lows reinforcing downside momentum. Recent rebounds have lacked follow-through, indicating weak buying interest and allowing sellers to maintain control of the trend.

The $88.6–89.2 support region is now a critical battleground. A confirmed break below this area could open the door for a decline toward $86.5, with the potential for further downside if bearish momentum accelerates. On the upside, any relief rally may encounter resistance around $90.0–92.0, while the stronger supply zone remains positioned at $94.5–95.0.

For traders, the outlook remains negative while price trades beneath major resistance levels. Unless buyers reclaim the $94.5 area and invalidate the current bearish structure, rallies are likely to be viewed as selling opportunities.

Key Levels to Watch

Support: $88.6, $86.5, $79.1

Resistance: $90.0, $94.5, $96.9

Trading Bias: Bearish

Momentum: Weak and deteriorating

Market Structure: Lower highs and lower lows

Outlook: Sustained trading below $88.6 could trigger a deeper correction toward $86.5 and beyond, while recovery attempts are likely to remain capped beneath the $94.5 resistance zone.

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