Below are the updated crude oil trading models in chart form for the week of April 21, 2019 to be used as signals when forming trading strategies for day trading, intra-day swing trading and swing trading weekly and monthly time frames.
The charts are suitable for mechanically executed trading and are also the models our coding staff are using for our crude oil machine trade.
With each chart model there are trade strategy notes included for consideration.
For clarity, please review historical reporting on our blog and videos on YouTube for your study.
Much of the structured model discipline used below are similar to concepts discussed in this video; Mathematician Who Cracked Wall Street.
Crude oil price moves within structured areas (or the range) of charting on various time frames at different times in trade. The structure oil price moves within (the range) can be one minute charting timing through to monthly charting time-frames and can be conventional charting set-ups or algorithmic chart set-ups (structures). Understanding and having each time frame at your disposal for both conventional and algorithmic charting will go a long way to increasing your probability of profitable trading.
Using the correct charting time-frame specifically for your trading strategy time-frame is critical. Generally, the lower (smaller) the time frame the less predictable the support and resistance areas of the charting will be. However, the larger time-frames (monthly, weekly, daily) can also have significant “slippage”.
Generally, the idea is to enter your positions based on the structure for the specific time frame you are wanting to trade referencing the other time frame support and resistance or range within the trend. The basic method is to understand the range of trade and execute trade long bias when price is near support for the appropriate time frame / structure and the opposite is true for short trades.
Our staff use the thirty minute model structures (range within trends) most often for primary areas of support and resistance trading signals referencing all other time-frames in their trading strategy.
Positioning should be significantly biased to the trending range of trade. For more information about trend identification for trading various time-frames refer to this article on Investopedia; Multiple Time Frames Can Multiply Returns.
If you have any questions about the models below please email us at [email protected].
Please note, the chart links are now distributed specific to each user or small group of users. If you are using more than one device to access the charting, to avoid disruption of service, please email us a simple / general description of those devices to assist in controlling dissemination.
EPIC Crude Oil Algorithm Model. 30 Minute Oil Chart Structure.
The EPIC algorithm model chart below is a proprietary structure that has been back tested sixty months on thirteen time-frames. The model represents the most probable areas of support and resistance in oil trade on this specific time-frame.
Therefore, the levels noted on the EPIC model are to be used as important areas of consideration for support and resistance (trade signals) for your trading strategy when using conventional charting set-ups / structures and/or other algorithmic charting.
Resistance and support areas on the thirty minute charting oil trade structure are at each line on the algorithmic chart below. The primary areas of support and resistance are;
- Outer quadrant walls / also used as channel support and resistance (orange dotted diagonal), the half way point between each is often a buy or sell trigger in trade (not shown on model below),
- Mid channel line for uptrend and down trend (white dotted diagonal),
- Mid quad horizontal (not marked but is at the mid point of the quad),
- Fibonacci levels (various horizontal colored lines),
- Historical areas of support and resistance (purple horizontal).
- The intra-week swing trading range is from thick horizontal gray line to the next (commonly becomes a pivot area of trade).
- Also of note are the price targets for Tuesday 4:30 PM (API), Wednesday 10:30 AM (EIA) and Friday 1:00 PM (Rig Count). The Tuesday and Wednesday targets hit significantly more often than the Friday target (red circles with red or green vertical dotted lines intersecting).
This video explains How to Use EPIC Oil Algorithm: $USOIL, $WTI, $CL_F, $USO, #OIL, #Trading, #Algorithm, #OOTT as does this video Oil Trading Room – How to Use EPIC the Oil Algorithm Model Chart June 21 #OIL #OOTT and this Webinar 1: EPIC the Oil Algorithm.
When the conventional crude oil charting set-up coincides (or agrees) with the EPIC algorithmic model support and resistance this is then considered a significant buy or sell trigger (signal) for crude oil trade.
Remember to be aware of (at minimum) the primary support and resistance areas on the larger time-frames (lower time frames are not as critical) – in this instance the 1 hour, 4 hour, daily, weekly and monthly charting should be considered when sizing your trades etc.
Please note, the algorithmic model below is likely to need considerable adjustment when futures open Sunday evening due to Good Friday holiday this past week.
EPIC 30 Min Crude Oil Trading Algorithm Model April 20 817 PM FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Algorithm
EPIC 30 Min Crude Oil Trading Algorithm Model April 20 817 PM FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Algorithm
Per recent;
EPIC 30 Min Crude Oil Trading Model Intra-day crude oil trade. April 17 1255 AM FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Algorithm
Crude Oil 30 Minute Simple Alternate Algorithm Model.
The simple alternate model below has Fibonacci support and resistance horizontal lines and diagonal Fib trend lines. However, trending channels and other conventional set-ups and the associated range of each should be a more primary consideration for your trading strategy.
Conventional trend lines and trending set-ups are noted in yellow on the chart.
Pay special attention to the relation between the intra-day price of crude oil and the 20 MA and 200 MA on the 30 minute chart. When price is above both the 20 and 200 moving averages (with 20 MA breaching through 200 MA upward) there is a significant probability of bullish continuance.
Also pay close attention to when the important support and resistance on the alternate model coincides with conventional chart signals and the EPIC Oil Algorithm model. This is key to your trading strategy and trade bias to bullish or bearish positioning should be relative to the structures agreeing.
30 Min Alternate (wide view) Crude Oil Trading Model 902 PM April 20 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Strategies
30 Min Alternate (wide view) Crude Oil Trading Model 902 PM April 20 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Per recent;
30 Min Alternate (wide view) Crude Oil Trading Model 120 AM April 17 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Strategies
30 Minute Oil Day Trading Structure.
Daytrading Fibonacci levels are added to the 30 minute chart structure below. There are also some timing notations (in white) that you can ignore, they are timing points of note I am watching.
30 Min Alternate Crude Oil Day Trading Model 1031 PM April 20 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Strategies
30 Min Alternate Crude Oil Day Trading Model 1031 PM April 20 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Per recent;
30 Min Alternate (micro view) Crude Oil Trading Model 134 AM April 17 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Conventional 30 Minute Oil Trade Charting.
Crude Oil Conventional 30 Minute Chart Trend Lines to Watch for Support and Resistance.
Crude Oil Conventional 30 Minute Chart Trend Lines to Watch for Support and Resistance
One Minute Oil Trading Model. Ideal for Intra-day Crude Oil Trade.
The one minute oil trading model provides for pinpoint trade entry, sizing and exit points for daytrading oil. It is also used for squeeze scenarios in oil day trading. The main range is between the red / blue areas with thicker dotted white lines. The range is considerably more predictable in a squeeze scenario.
One Min Crude Oil Trading Model (day trade) April 20 1120 PM FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Strategies
One Min Crude Oil Trading Model (day trade) April 20 1120 PM FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Crude Oil Trade Setup Strategy When 20 MA Crosses up 200 MA with Price Above on One Minute Chart.
42 tick move when the 20 MA crossed up through 200 MA with price above on the one minute oil chart. There was some chop after price initially moved above 200 MA with 20 MA so you have to be prepared for this scenario. Often day traders will wait for price to get above the 200 MA and over the next level (the next Fib, the next MA or VWAP or previous / recent high in progression).
Crude Oil Trade Setup Strategy When 20 MA Crosses up 200 MA with Price Above on One Minute Chart
Crude Oil Trade Setup Short Strategy When 20 MA Crosses Down 200 MA with Price Below on One Minute Chart.
38 tick move when the 20 MA crossed down through 200 MA with price below on the one minute oil chart. There were a few pops up over 200 MA with price after initially coming under 200 MA so you have to consider that, quite often traders will wait for the confirmation when the 200 MA test fails to upside (which happened in the example below when the 50 MA then crossed down the 200 MA with price under).
Crude Oil Trade Setup Short Strategy When 20 MA Crosses Down 200 MA with Price Below on One Minute Chart.
Choppy intra day trade in crude oil on one minute chart. Wait for confirmation signals.
The example one minute oil chart below provides charting for choppy intra-day scenario. This is an example of why waiting for confirmation signals is prudent. Also note that this choppy intra-day trade was early in the evening in early futures trade, typically not the best time of day to trade crude oil. 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time is best for trading oil.
Also consider the trend line support and resistance and moving averages on both the 30 minute algorithm chart model and the conventional 30 minute oil charting.
Choppy intra day trade in crude oil on one minute chart. Wait for confirmation signals.
5 Minute Crude Oil Chart Model.
The five minute oil trading strategy chart below includes a Elliot impulse 5 wave component for when oil is trading intra-day on this time frame. The horizontal / diagonal / sloping up-trending green lines can be used as support and resistance decision areas.
5 Min Crude Oil Trade Model (concept chart) 1201 AM April 21 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Strategies
5 Min Crude Oil Trade Model (concept chart) 1201 AM April 21 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Strategies
15 Minute Crude Oil Trading Structure. Test Chart.
Below is an untested and non back tested 15 minute chart for oil trade.
15 Min Crude Oil Trade Model (test concept chart) 1207 AM April 21 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Strategies
15 Min Crude Oil Trade Model (test concept chart) 1207 AM April 21 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Per recent;
This is more a doodle chart than anything at this point, we are looking for a structured chart for the 15 minute time frame.
15 Min Crude Oil Trade Model (doodle chart) 110 AM April 17 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Crude #Oil #Trading #Strategies
60 Minute Charting.
60 minute simple crude oil trend-line, trending channel chart.
60 minute simple crude oil trendline, trending channel chart.
4 Hour Symmetry Chart Model.
4 Hour Symmetry Chart, Previous Resistance Now Support 1220 AM April 21 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
4 Hour Symmetry Chart, Previous Resistance Now Support 1220 AM April 21 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Per recent;
Trade in crude oil has recently jumped up over the channel resistance and now trades above the channel top (now support).
4 Hour Symmetry Crude Oil Trading Model 146 AM April 17 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Per recent;
Crude oil has been trading in the channel on this algorithmic model since an 7, 2019. The white dotted lines at the top and bottom of this structure are support and resistance in the trending channel. The targets are historical hits.
4 Hour Symmetry Crude Oil Trading Model 546 PM April 7 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Per previous;
The white targets are showing a possible divergence to trade either up or down in to either of the white targets in this time cycle.
4 Hour Symmetry Crude Oil Trading Model 1118 PM Mar 31 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
4 Hour Oil Concept Trading Model.
The 4 hour crude oil concept model below has trend-lines, Fibonacci support and resistance horizontal lines (pay close attention to the gray horizontal lines) and diagonal algorithmic Fib trend lines (orange dotted).
4 Hour Concept Crude Oil Trading Model April 21 1241 AM FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
4 Hour Concept Crude Oil Trading Model April 21 1241AM FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Daily Trading Model.
The daily time frame provides a larger structure to consider. The diagonal Fib lines are important as are the mid quad horizontal lines. The moving averages (especially the 200 MA) should be considered in your trade strategy. The MACD is a common indicator on the daily oil chart for forward positioning and trend bias.
Daily Chart Structure Crude Oil Trading Model. MACD turned down. 1248 AM April 21 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Daily Chart Structure Crude Oil Trading Model. MACD turned down. 1248 AM April 21 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Per previous;
Daily Chart Structure Crude Oil Trading Model 156 AM April 17 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Weekly Oil Trading Model.
The most important signals on the weekly chart model are the red historical trend lines. Pay very close attention to them. There are other common indicators included on the model also.
Weekly Trend line Crude Oil Trading Model `155 AM April 21 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Weekly Trendline Crude Oil Trading Model `155 AM April 21 FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Per recent;
Weekly Trendline Crude Oil Trading Model April 17 201 AM FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #StrategiesMonthly Oil Trading Model.
Monthly Structure Crude Oil Trading Model April 21 100 AM FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Monthly Structure Crude Oil Trading Model April 21 100 AM FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Per recent;
Price currently testing quad diagonal Fib trend line resistance.
Monthly Structure Crude Oil Trading Model April 17 205 AM FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
Per recent;
Monthly 200 MA Crude Oil Trading Chart April 8 1247 AM FX USOIL WTI $USO $CL_F #Oil #Trading #Strategies
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