Brent crude oil climbed to $84 as Mideast tensions worsen

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

Brent crude oil, 4-hour chart

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

Brent crude oil, 4-hour chart

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

Brent crude oil, 4-hour chart

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

Russia will likely cut exports of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock, by some 127,500 – 136,000 barrels per day, or around a third of its total exports, after fires disrupted operations at refineries on the Baltic and Black Seas, according to traders and LSEG ship-tracking data. (Source: sg.finance.yahoo.com)

Brent crude oil, 4-hour chart

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

Russia will likely cut exports of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock, by some 127,500 – 136,000 barrels per day, or around a third of its total exports, after fires disrupted operations at refineries on the Baltic and Black Seas, according to traders and LSEG ship-tracking data. (Source: sg.finance.yahoo.com)

Brent crude oil, 4-hour chart

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

At the same time, Russian refined product exports are set to fall, with refineries and a major oil terminal under repair following drone attacks by Ukraine.

Russia will likely cut exports of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock, by some 127,500 – 136,000 barrels per day, or around a third of its total exports, after fires disrupted operations at refineries on the Baltic and Black Seas, according to traders and LSEG ship-tracking data. (Source: sg.finance.yahoo.com)

Brent crude oil, 4-hour chart

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

They were the first American fatalities from enemy attacks since Israel’s war with Hamas began on Oct. 7, with Biden’s administration vowing retaliation for all those responsible for the deadly attack.

At the same time, Russian refined product exports are set to fall, with refineries and a major oil terminal under repair following drone attacks by Ukraine.

Russia will likely cut exports of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock, by some 127,500 – 136,000 barrels per day, or around a third of its total exports, after fires disrupted operations at refineries on the Baltic and Black Seas, according to traders and LSEG ship-tracking data. (Source: sg.finance.yahoo.com)

Brent crude oil, 4-hour chart

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

They were the first American fatalities from enemy attacks since Israel’s war with Hamas began on Oct. 7, with Biden’s administration vowing retaliation for all those responsible for the deadly attack.

At the same time, Russian refined product exports are set to fall, with refineries and a major oil terminal under repair following drone attacks by Ukraine.

Russia will likely cut exports of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock, by some 127,500 – 136,000 barrels per day, or around a third of its total exports, after fires disrupted operations at refineries on the Baltic and Black Seas, according to traders and LSEG ship-tracking data. (Source: sg.finance.yahoo.com)

Brent crude oil, 4-hour chart

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

On Sunday, three U.S. service members were killed and many injured in an unmanned aerial drone attack carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq, on forces stationed in a northeast Jordan outpost near the Syria border, according to the White House. (Source: www.whitehouse.gov

They were the first American fatalities from enemy attacks since Israel’s war with Hamas began on Oct. 7, with Biden’s administration vowing retaliation for all those responsible for the deadly attack.

At the same time, Russian refined product exports are set to fall, with refineries and a major oil terminal under repair following drone attacks by Ukraine.

Russia will likely cut exports of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock, by some 127,500 – 136,000 barrels per day, or around a third of its total exports, after fires disrupted operations at refineries on the Baltic and Black Seas, according to traders and LSEG ship-tracking data. (Source: sg.finance.yahoo.com)

Brent crude oil, 4-hour chart

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

On Sunday, three U.S. service members were killed and many injured in an unmanned aerial drone attack carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq, on forces stationed in a northeast Jordan outpost near the Syria border, according to the White House. (Source: www.whitehouse.gov

They were the first American fatalities from enemy attacks since Israel’s war with Hamas began on Oct. 7, with Biden’s administration vowing retaliation for all those responsible for the deadly attack.

At the same time, Russian refined product exports are set to fall, with refineries and a major oil terminal under repair following drone attacks by Ukraine.

Russia will likely cut exports of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock, by some 127,500 – 136,000 barrels per day, or around a third of its total exports, after fires disrupted operations at refineries on the Baltic and Black Seas, according to traders and LSEG ship-tracking data. (Source: sg.finance.yahoo.com)

Brent crude oil, 4-hour chart

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

Iran-backed Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked with a missile an oil tanker operating on behalf of Trafigura off the coast of Yemen (in the Gulf of Aden) last Friday, increasing the risk of supply disruptions as more oil tankers linked to Israel, the U.S., and the UK will be under threat of attack by Houthis. (Source: www.cnbc.com)

On Sunday, three U.S. service members were killed and many injured in an unmanned aerial drone attack carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq, on forces stationed in a northeast Jordan outpost near the Syria border, according to the White House. (Source: www.whitehouse.gov

They were the first American fatalities from enemy attacks since Israel’s war with Hamas began on Oct. 7, with Biden’s administration vowing retaliation for all those responsible for the deadly attack.

At the same time, Russian refined product exports are set to fall, with refineries and a major oil terminal under repair following drone attacks by Ukraine.

Russia will likely cut exports of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock, by some 127,500 – 136,000 barrels per day, or around a third of its total exports, after fires disrupted operations at refineries on the Baltic and Black Seas, according to traders and LSEG ship-tracking data. (Source: sg.finance.yahoo.com)

Brent crude oil, 4-hour chart

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

Iran-backed Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked with a missile an oil tanker operating on behalf of Trafigura off the coast of Yemen (in the Gulf of Aden) last Friday, increasing the risk of supply disruptions as more oil tankers linked to Israel, the U.S., and the UK will be under threat of attack by Houthis. (Source: www.cnbc.com)

On Sunday, three U.S. service members were killed and many injured in an unmanned aerial drone attack carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq, on forces stationed in a northeast Jordan outpost near the Syria border, according to the White House. (Source: www.whitehouse.gov

They were the first American fatalities from enemy attacks since Israel’s war with Hamas began on Oct. 7, with Biden’s administration vowing retaliation for all those responsible for the deadly attack.

At the same time, Russian refined product exports are set to fall, with refineries and a major oil terminal under repair following drone attacks by Ukraine.

Russia will likely cut exports of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock, by some 127,500 – 136,000 barrels per day, or around a third of its total exports, after fires disrupted operations at refineries on the Baltic and Black Seas, according to traders and LSEG ship-tracking data. (Source: sg.finance.yahoo.com)

Brent crude oil, 4-hour chart

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

A combination of ongoing Houthis attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, and a deadly drone attack on U.S. military forces in Jordan during the weekend, have increased worries over supply disruption in the oil-rich Middle East and Persian Gulf.

Iran-backed Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked with a missile an oil tanker operating on behalf of Trafigura off the coast of Yemen (in the Gulf of Aden) last Friday, increasing the risk of supply disruptions as more oil tankers linked to Israel, the U.S., and the UK will be under threat of attack by Houthis. (Source: www.cnbc.com)

On Sunday, three U.S. service members were killed and many injured in an unmanned aerial drone attack carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq, on forces stationed in a northeast Jordan outpost near the Syria border, according to the White House. (Source: www.whitehouse.gov

They were the first American fatalities from enemy attacks since Israel’s war with Hamas began on Oct. 7, with Biden’s administration vowing retaliation for all those responsible for the deadly attack.

At the same time, Russian refined product exports are set to fall, with refineries and a major oil terminal under repair following drone attacks by Ukraine.

Russia will likely cut exports of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock, by some 127,500 – 136,000 barrels per day, or around a third of its total exports, after fires disrupted operations at refineries on the Baltic and Black Seas, according to traders and LSEG ship-tracking data. (Source: sg.finance.yahoo.com)

Brent crude oil, 4-hour chart

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

A combination of ongoing Houthis attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, and a deadly drone attack on U.S. military forces in Jordan during the weekend, have increased worries over supply disruption in the oil-rich Middle East and Persian Gulf.

Iran-backed Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked with a missile an oil tanker operating on behalf of Trafigura off the coast of Yemen (in the Gulf of Aden) last Friday, increasing the risk of supply disruptions as more oil tankers linked to Israel, the U.S., and the UK will be under threat of attack by Houthis. (Source: www.cnbc.com)

On Sunday, three U.S. service members were killed and many injured in an unmanned aerial drone attack carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq, on forces stationed in a northeast Jordan outpost near the Syria border, according to the White House. (Source: www.whitehouse.gov

They were the first American fatalities from enemy attacks since Israel’s war with Hamas began on Oct. 7, with Biden’s administration vowing retaliation for all those responsible for the deadly attack.

At the same time, Russian refined product exports are set to fall, with refineries and a major oil terminal under repair following drone attacks by Ukraine.

Russia will likely cut exports of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock, by some 127,500 – 136,000 barrels per day, or around a third of its total exports, after fires disrupted operations at refineries on the Baltic and Black Seas, according to traders and LSEG ship-tracking data. (Source: sg.finance.yahoo.com)

Brent crude oil, 4-hour chart

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

Brent crude oil prices hit a fresh 2-month high of $84.80/b on Monday morning, and the U.S.-based WTI oil briefly broke above the $79/b level, driven by the prospect of a regional energy supply disruption in the Middle East and an output delay of refined products in Russia.

A combination of ongoing Houthis attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, and a deadly drone attack on U.S. military forces in Jordan during the weekend, have increased worries over supply disruption in the oil-rich Middle East and Persian Gulf.

Iran-backed Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked with a missile an oil tanker operating on behalf of Trafigura off the coast of Yemen (in the Gulf of Aden) last Friday, increasing the risk of supply disruptions as more oil tankers linked to Israel, the U.S., and the UK will be under threat of attack by Houthis. (Source: www.cnbc.com)

On Sunday, three U.S. service members were killed and many injured in an unmanned aerial drone attack carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq, on forces stationed in a northeast Jordan outpost near the Syria border, according to the White House. (Source: www.whitehouse.gov

They were the first American fatalities from enemy attacks since Israel’s war with Hamas began on Oct. 7, with Biden’s administration vowing retaliation for all those responsible for the deadly attack.

At the same time, Russian refined product exports are set to fall, with refineries and a major oil terminal under repair following drone attacks by Ukraine.

Russia will likely cut exports of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock, by some 127,500 – 136,000 barrels per day, or around a third of its total exports, after fires disrupted operations at refineries on the Baltic and Black Seas, according to traders and LSEG ship-tracking data. (Source: sg.finance.yahoo.com)

Brent crude oil, 4-hour chart

In this context, energy traders have turned bullish on crude oil contracts, with both Brent and WTI prices having managed to bounce off mid-December lows of $72/b and $67/b respectively driven by demand worries over global economic slowdown, to the current levels of $84/b and $79/b, adding $12/b or nearly 17% gains.

SEC’s approval of Bitcoin ETFs is a game-changer for the crypto ecosystem

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

 

Market reaction:

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

 

Market reaction:

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the registration statement for the spot bitcoin ETF effective, marking a significant milestone for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency market through a regulated exchange-traded fund.

 

Market reaction:

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the registration statement for the spot bitcoin ETF effective, marking a significant milestone for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency market through a regulated exchange-traded fund.

 

Market reaction:

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

The ETF addresses some of the challenges and operational burdens that have previously deterred investors from directly investing in cryptos.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the registration statement for the spot bitcoin ETF effective, marking a significant milestone for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency market through a regulated exchange-traded fund.

 

Market reaction:

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

The ETF addresses some of the challenges and operational burdens that have previously deterred investors from directly investing in cryptos.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the registration statement for the spot bitcoin ETF effective, marking a significant milestone for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency market through a regulated exchange-traded fund.

 

Market reaction:

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

A spot Bitcoin ETF would provide a cost-effective and convenient way for traders, speculators, and institutional investors to track the price of Bitcoin.

The ETF addresses some of the challenges and operational burdens that have previously deterred investors from directly investing in cryptos.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the registration statement for the spot bitcoin ETF effective, marking a significant milestone for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency market through a regulated exchange-traded fund.

 

Market reaction:

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

A spot Bitcoin ETF would provide a cost-effective and convenient way for traders, speculators, and institutional investors to track the price of Bitcoin.

The ETF addresses some of the challenges and operational burdens that have previously deterred investors from directly investing in cryptos.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the registration statement for the spot bitcoin ETF effective, marking a significant milestone for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency market through a regulated exchange-traded fund.

 

Market reaction:

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

The Bitcoin ETFs could also pave the way for other innovative crypto products, including ETFs tracking the second-largest cryptocurrency Ethereum, or other major altcoins such as Solana.

A spot Bitcoin ETF would provide a cost-effective and convenient way for traders, speculators, and institutional investors to track the price of Bitcoin.

The ETF addresses some of the challenges and operational burdens that have previously deterred investors from directly investing in cryptos.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the registration statement for the spot bitcoin ETF effective, marking a significant milestone for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency market through a regulated exchange-traded fund.

 

Market reaction:

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

The Bitcoin ETFs could also pave the way for other innovative crypto products, including ETFs tracking the second-largest cryptocurrency Ethereum, or other major altcoins such as Solana.

A spot Bitcoin ETF would provide a cost-effective and convenient way for traders, speculators, and institutional investors to track the price of Bitcoin.

The ETF addresses some of the challenges and operational burdens that have previously deterred investors from directly investing in cryptos.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the registration statement for the spot bitcoin ETF effective, marking a significant milestone for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency market through a regulated exchange-traded fund.

 

Market reaction:

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

SEC’s decision on Bitcoin spot ETFs is a game-changer development for the crypto ecosystem, promoting the institutionalization of Bitcoin as an asset class, which is expected to attract billions in new investments to the crypto market.

The Bitcoin ETFs could also pave the way for other innovative crypto products, including ETFs tracking the second-largest cryptocurrency Ethereum, or other major altcoins such as Solana.

A spot Bitcoin ETF would provide a cost-effective and convenient way for traders, speculators, and institutional investors to track the price of Bitcoin.

The ETF addresses some of the challenges and operational burdens that have previously deterred investors from directly investing in cryptos.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the registration statement for the spot bitcoin ETF effective, marking a significant milestone for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency market through a regulated exchange-traded fund.

 

Market reaction:

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

SEC’s decision on Bitcoin spot ETFs is a game-changer development for the crypto ecosystem, promoting the institutionalization of Bitcoin as an asset class, which is expected to attract billions in new investments to the crypto market.

The Bitcoin ETFs could also pave the way for other innovative crypto products, including ETFs tracking the second-largest cryptocurrency Ethereum, or other major altcoins such as Solana.

A spot Bitcoin ETF would provide a cost-effective and convenient way for traders, speculators, and institutional investors to track the price of Bitcoin.

The ETF addresses some of the challenges and operational burdens that have previously deterred investors from directly investing in cryptos.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the registration statement for the spot bitcoin ETF effective, marking a significant milestone for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency market through a regulated exchange-traded fund.

 

Market reaction:

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

The U.S. securities regulator approved 11 ETF applications, including from BlackRock, Ark Investments/21Shares, Fidelity, Invesco, and VanEck, while most of the ETFs are expected to begin trading today.

SEC’s decision on Bitcoin spot ETFs is a game-changer development for the crypto ecosystem, promoting the institutionalization of Bitcoin as an asset class, which is expected to attract billions in new investments to the crypto market.

The Bitcoin ETFs could also pave the way for other innovative crypto products, including ETFs tracking the second-largest cryptocurrency Ethereum, or other major altcoins such as Solana.

A spot Bitcoin ETF would provide a cost-effective and convenient way for traders, speculators, and institutional investors to track the price of Bitcoin.

The ETF addresses some of the challenges and operational burdens that have previously deterred investors from directly investing in cryptos.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the registration statement for the spot bitcoin ETF effective, marking a significant milestone for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency market through a regulated exchange-traded fund.

 

Market reaction:

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

The U.S. securities regulator approved 11 ETF applications, including from BlackRock, Ark Investments/21Shares, Fidelity, Invesco, and VanEck, while most of the ETFs are expected to begin trading today.

SEC’s decision on Bitcoin spot ETFs is a game-changer development for the crypto ecosystem, promoting the institutionalization of Bitcoin as an asset class, which is expected to attract billions in new investments to the crypto market.

The Bitcoin ETFs could also pave the way for other innovative crypto products, including ETFs tracking the second-largest cryptocurrency Ethereum, or other major altcoins such as Solana.

A spot Bitcoin ETF would provide a cost-effective and convenient way for traders, speculators, and institutional investors to track the price of Bitcoin.

The ETF addresses some of the challenges and operational burdens that have previously deterred investors from directly investing in cryptos.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the registration statement for the spot bitcoin ETF effective, marking a significant milestone for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency market through a regulated exchange-traded fund.

 

Market reaction:

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

January 10 was a great day for the crypto ecosystem and the world’s largest cryptocurrency, as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the first spot U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to track Bitcoin.

The U.S. securities regulator approved 11 ETF applications, including from BlackRock, Ark Investments/21Shares, Fidelity, Invesco, and VanEck, while most of the ETFs are expected to begin trading today.

SEC’s decision on Bitcoin spot ETFs is a game-changer development for the crypto ecosystem, promoting the institutionalization of Bitcoin as an asset class, which is expected to attract billions in new investments to the crypto market.

The Bitcoin ETFs could also pave the way for other innovative crypto products, including ETFs tracking the second-largest cryptocurrency Ethereum, or other major altcoins such as Solana.

A spot Bitcoin ETF would provide a cost-effective and convenient way for traders, speculators, and institutional investors to track the price of Bitcoin.

The ETF addresses some of the challenges and operational burdens that have previously deterred investors from directly investing in cryptos.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the registration statement for the spot bitcoin ETF effective, marking a significant milestone for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency market through a regulated exchange-traded fund.

 

Market reaction:

SEC’s approval is seen as a bullish sign for the leading cryptocurrency, and it has been a driving force behind the crypto rally over the past three months.

The price of Bitcoin has impressively recovered from the lows of $25K in mid-October to the yearly highs of $48K at the first trading sessions of 2024, lifting its market cap at $900.73B or 52.52% of the total cryptocurrency market cap.

BTC/USD, Daily chart

Ethereum gained 10% to $2.600 after the SEC’s approval, pushing its market cap up to $300B, or nearly 18% of the total cryptocurrency market cap, in anticipation of ETH ETFs. At its current price, Ethereum is still down nearly 50% from its all-time high of $4,864.06 set on November 10, 2021.

Altcoins also rallied on the positive approval, with Solana breaking above the $100 psychological level, AVAX rising to $40, Cardano to $0.60, XRP to $0.62, and Polkadot to $8.50, while SUI rallied above the $1 level.

Brent oil fell to $77 as Saudi’s price cuts overshadow Mideast worries

Last Wednesday, local protests forced a full production shutdown at Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field, one of Libya’s largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests.

Adding to the downward oil price momentum, Iran-backed Yemen Houthi’s missile attacks that have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and some output shutdowns in Libya due to protests have been overshadowed by a huge U.S. fuel inventory buildup according to data from the Energy Information Agency.

Last Wednesday, local protests forced a full production shutdown at Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field, one of Libya’s largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests.

Adding to the downward oil price momentum, Iran-backed Yemen Houthi’s missile attacks that have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and some output shutdowns in Libya due to protests have been overshadowed by a huge U.S. fuel inventory buildup according to data from the Energy Information Agency.

Last Wednesday, local protests forced a full production shutdown at Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field, one of Libya’s largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests.

The ongoing tensions between Hamas-Israel, Ukraine-Russia, and the Red Sea crisis have failed to support the falling oil prices as the regional military conflicts haven’t yet impacted the supply-demand dynamics that determine global oil prices.

Adding to the downward oil price momentum, Iran-backed Yemen Houthi’s missile attacks that have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and some output shutdowns in Libya due to protests have been overshadowed by a huge U.S. fuel inventory buildup according to data from the Energy Information Agency.

Last Wednesday, local protests forced a full production shutdown at Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field, one of Libya’s largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests.

The ongoing tensions between Hamas-Israel, Ukraine-Russia, and the Red Sea crisis have failed to support the falling oil prices as the regional military conflicts haven’t yet impacted the supply-demand dynamics that determine global oil prices.

Adding to the downward oil price momentum, Iran-backed Yemen Houthi’s missile attacks that have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and some output shutdowns in Libya due to protests have been overshadowed by a huge U.S. fuel inventory buildup according to data from the Energy Information Agency.

Last Wednesday, local protests forced a full production shutdown at Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field, one of Libya’s largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests.

Energy investors have put geopolitical concerns in the Middle East on the sideline. They are focusing more on the slowing global fuel demand growth, particularly from the struggling economies of China and the Eurozone, and the increasing output from some non-OPEC+ countries such as the USA, Canada, and Guyana.

The ongoing tensions between Hamas-Israel, Ukraine-Russia, and the Red Sea crisis have failed to support the falling oil prices as the regional military conflicts haven’t yet impacted the supply-demand dynamics that determine global oil prices.

Adding to the downward oil price momentum, Iran-backed Yemen Houthi’s missile attacks that have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and some output shutdowns in Libya due to protests have been overshadowed by a huge U.S. fuel inventory buildup according to data from the Energy Information Agency.

Last Wednesday, local protests forced a full production shutdown at Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field, one of Libya’s largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests.

Energy investors have put geopolitical concerns in the Middle East on the sideline. They are focusing more on the slowing global fuel demand growth, particularly from the struggling economies of China and the Eurozone, and the increasing output from some non-OPEC+ countries such as the USA, Canada, and Guyana.

The ongoing tensions between Hamas-Israel, Ukraine-Russia, and the Red Sea crisis have failed to support the falling oil prices as the regional military conflicts haven’t yet impacted the supply-demand dynamics that determine global oil prices.

Adding to the downward oil price momentum, Iran-backed Yemen Houthi’s missile attacks that have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and some output shutdowns in Libya due to protests have been overshadowed by a huge U.S. fuel inventory buildup according to data from the Energy Information Agency.

Last Wednesday, local protests forced a full production shutdown at Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field, one of Libya’s largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests.

The current weakness in the global crude oil market fundamentals has been indicated by the move of state-owned Saudi Aramco to cut the price of its Arab Light crude to Asia by $2/b, sending Brent’s price below the $78/b mark.

Energy investors have put geopolitical concerns in the Middle East on the sideline. They are focusing more on the slowing global fuel demand growth, particularly from the struggling economies of China and the Eurozone, and the increasing output from some non-OPEC+ countries such as the USA, Canada, and Guyana.

The ongoing tensions between Hamas-Israel, Ukraine-Russia, and the Red Sea crisis have failed to support the falling oil prices as the regional military conflicts haven’t yet impacted the supply-demand dynamics that determine global oil prices.

Adding to the downward oil price momentum, Iran-backed Yemen Houthi’s missile attacks that have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and some output shutdowns in Libya due to protests have been overshadowed by a huge U.S. fuel inventory buildup according to data from the Energy Information Agency.

Last Wednesday, local protests forced a full production shutdown at Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field, one of Libya’s largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests.

The current weakness in the global crude oil market fundamentals has been indicated by the move of state-owned Saudi Aramco to cut the price of its Arab Light crude to Asia by $2/b, sending Brent’s price below the $78/b mark.

Energy investors have put geopolitical concerns in the Middle East on the sideline. They are focusing more on the slowing global fuel demand growth, particularly from the struggling economies of China and the Eurozone, and the increasing output from some non-OPEC+ countries such as the USA, Canada, and Guyana.

The ongoing tensions between Hamas-Israel, Ukraine-Russia, and the Red Sea crisis have failed to support the falling oil prices as the regional military conflicts haven’t yet impacted the supply-demand dynamics that determine global oil prices.

Adding to the downward oil price momentum, Iran-backed Yemen Houthi’s missile attacks that have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and some output shutdowns in Libya due to protests have been overshadowed by a huge U.S. fuel inventory buildup according to data from the Energy Information Agency.

Last Wednesday, local protests forced a full production shutdown at Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field, one of Libya’s largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests.

Brent crude oil, Daily chart

The current weakness in the global crude oil market fundamentals has been indicated by the move of state-owned Saudi Aramco to cut the price of its Arab Light crude to Asia by $2/b, sending Brent’s price below the $78/b mark.

Energy investors have put geopolitical concerns in the Middle East on the sideline. They are focusing more on the slowing global fuel demand growth, particularly from the struggling economies of China and the Eurozone, and the increasing output from some non-OPEC+ countries such as the USA, Canada, and Guyana.

The ongoing tensions between Hamas-Israel, Ukraine-Russia, and the Red Sea crisis have failed to support the falling oil prices as the regional military conflicts haven’t yet impacted the supply-demand dynamics that determine global oil prices.

Adding to the downward oil price momentum, Iran-backed Yemen Houthi’s missile attacks that have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and some output shutdowns in Libya due to protests have been overshadowed by a huge U.S. fuel inventory buildup according to data from the Energy Information Agency.

Last Wednesday, local protests forced a full production shutdown at Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field, one of Libya’s largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests.

Brent crude oil, Daily chart

The current weakness in the global crude oil market fundamentals has been indicated by the move of state-owned Saudi Aramco to cut the price of its Arab Light crude to Asia by $2/b, sending Brent’s price below the $78/b mark.

Energy investors have put geopolitical concerns in the Middle East on the sideline. They are focusing more on the slowing global fuel demand growth, particularly from the struggling economies of China and the Eurozone, and the increasing output from some non-OPEC+ countries such as the USA, Canada, and Guyana.

The ongoing tensions between Hamas-Israel, Ukraine-Russia, and the Red Sea crisis have failed to support the falling oil prices as the regional military conflicts haven’t yet impacted the supply-demand dynamics that determine global oil prices.

Adding to the downward oil price momentum, Iran-backed Yemen Houthi’s missile attacks that have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and some output shutdowns in Libya due to protests have been overshadowed by a huge U.S. fuel inventory buildup according to data from the Energy Information Agency.

Last Wednesday, local protests forced a full production shutdown at Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field, one of Libya’s largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests.

Brent crude oil, Daily chart

The current weakness in the global crude oil market fundamentals has been indicated by the move of state-owned Saudi Aramco to cut the price of its Arab Light crude to Asia by $2/b, sending Brent’s price below the $78/b mark.

Energy investors have put geopolitical concerns in the Middle East on the sideline. They are focusing more on the slowing global fuel demand growth, particularly from the struggling economies of China and the Eurozone, and the increasing output from some non-OPEC+ countries such as the USA, Canada, and Guyana.

The ongoing tensions between Hamas-Israel, Ukraine-Russia, and the Red Sea crisis have failed to support the falling oil prices as the regional military conflicts haven’t yet impacted the supply-demand dynamics that determine global oil prices.

Adding to the downward oil price momentum, Iran-backed Yemen Houthi’s missile attacks that have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and some output shutdowns in Libya due to protests have been overshadowed by a huge U.S. fuel inventory buildup according to data from the Energy Information Agency.

Last Wednesday, local protests forced a full production shutdown at Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field, one of Libya’s largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices kicked off the fresh trading week by posting another 1% loss to $77/b and $72/b respectively, reacting to the news that Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest crude oil exporter, reduced its official selling prices by $2/b across all regions.

Brent crude oil, Daily chart

The current weakness in the global crude oil market fundamentals has been indicated by the move of state-owned Saudi Aramco to cut the price of its Arab Light crude to Asia by $2/b, sending Brent’s price below the $78/b mark.

Energy investors have put geopolitical concerns in the Middle East on the sideline. They are focusing more on the slowing global fuel demand growth, particularly from the struggling economies of China and the Eurozone, and the increasing output from some non-OPEC+ countries such as the USA, Canada, and Guyana.

The ongoing tensions between Hamas-Israel, Ukraine-Russia, and the Red Sea crisis have failed to support the falling oil prices as the regional military conflicts haven’t yet impacted the supply-demand dynamics that determine global oil prices.

Adding to the downward oil price momentum, Iran-backed Yemen Houthi’s missile attacks that have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and some output shutdowns in Libya due to protests have been overshadowed by a huge U.S. fuel inventory buildup according to data from the Energy Information Agency.

Last Wednesday, local protests forced a full production shutdown at Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field, one of Libya’s largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices kicked off the fresh trading week by posting another 1% loss to $77/b and $72/b respectively, reacting to the news that Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest crude oil exporter, reduced its official selling prices by $2/b across all regions.

Brent crude oil, Daily chart

The current weakness in the global crude oil market fundamentals has been indicated by the move of state-owned Saudi Aramco to cut the price of its Arab Light crude to Asia by $2/b, sending Brent’s price below the $78/b mark.

Energy investors have put geopolitical concerns in the Middle East on the sideline. They are focusing more on the slowing global fuel demand growth, particularly from the struggling economies of China and the Eurozone, and the increasing output from some non-OPEC+ countries such as the USA, Canada, and Guyana.

The ongoing tensions between Hamas-Israel, Ukraine-Russia, and the Red Sea crisis have failed to support the falling oil prices as the regional military conflicts haven’t yet impacted the supply-demand dynamics that determine global oil prices.

Adding to the downward oil price momentum, Iran-backed Yemen Houthi’s missile attacks that have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and some output shutdowns in Libya due to protests have been overshadowed by a huge U.S. fuel inventory buildup according to data from the Energy Information Agency.

Last Wednesday, local protests forced a full production shutdown at Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field, one of Libya’s largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests.

Crude oil prices have continued their weak sentiment into the new year driven by the slowing oil demand, the oversupplied conditions, and the growing inventories, despite concerns for any potential supply disruption from the Middle East.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices kicked off the fresh trading week by posting another 1% loss to $77/b and $72/b respectively, reacting to the news that Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest crude oil exporter, reduced its official selling prices by $2/b across all regions.

Brent crude oil, Daily chart

The current weakness in the global crude oil market fundamentals has been indicated by the move of state-owned Saudi Aramco to cut the price of its Arab Light crude to Asia by $2/b, sending Brent’s price below the $78/b mark.

Energy investors have put geopolitical concerns in the Middle East on the sideline. They are focusing more on the slowing global fuel demand growth, particularly from the struggling economies of China and the Eurozone, and the increasing output from some non-OPEC+ countries such as the USA, Canada, and Guyana.

The ongoing tensions between Hamas-Israel, Ukraine-Russia, and the Red Sea crisis have failed to support the falling oil prices as the regional military conflicts haven’t yet impacted the supply-demand dynamics that determine global oil prices.

Adding to the downward oil price momentum, Iran-backed Yemen Houthi’s missile attacks that have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and some output shutdowns in Libya due to protests have been overshadowed by a huge U.S. fuel inventory buildup according to data from the Energy Information Agency.

Last Wednesday, local protests forced a full production shutdown at Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field, one of Libya’s largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests.