Professor Ali Gamal Abdelgawad: WTI Crude Oil Futures Contracts

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Prepared by: Professor Ali Gamal Abdel Gawad – Lecturer of Investment and Finance

  WTI Crude Oil Futures Contracts – January 2026

WTI crude oil futures contracts are among the most important indicators in global energy markets, reflecting trends in US crude oil prices and their impact on financial and energy markets.

First: Contract Overview
• Current Price: $58.87 per barrel
• Daily Change: +0.39%
• Daily Range: $58.38 – $58.89
• 52-Week Range: $55.12 – $80.59
• Previous Close: $58.64
• Open Price: $58.66
• Trading Volume: 11,777 contracts
• Settlement Type: Physical
• Contract Size: 1,000 barrels
• Pip Value: 1 = $1,000

Second: Contract Historical Performance
Period Change
Day +0.41%
Week +0.41%
Month -3.54%
Three Months -7.94%
Six Months -7.13%
Year -15.31%
Five Years +28.61%
Highest Price +101.33%
Performance Analysis:
• In the short term, the contract shows an upward trend. A slight daily and weekly decline of 0.41%.

• Monthly and quarterly performance shows a notable decline due to fluctuations in global oil supply and demand.

• In the long term, crude oil remains a relatively profitable investment, having risen 28.61% over five years, with a peak of 101.33% at previous highs.

Third: Technical Analysis
• Daily Range: $58.38 – $58.89
• Daily Trend: Neutral
• Weekly Trend: Strong Selling
• Monthly Trend: Strong Selling
Technical Indicators:
• Technical indicators suggest strong short-term buying.

• Moving averages also indicate a short-term bullish bias, although the monthly and weekly trends are bearish.

Note:
• Daily price volatility is relatively limited, while selling pressure is evident in the medium and long term.

• A break above $58.89 could push prices towards the next resistance levels. • Any drop below $58.38 could lead to a limited correction towards $57.

Fourth: Advantages and Risks of Investing in WTI Oil Futures
Advantages:

1. High Liquidity: Oil futures are among the most traded instruments globally.

2. Portfolio Diversification: Adding oil as an alternative asset helps reduce risk.

3. Leading Indicators: Directly reflect global oil prices.

Risks:

1. High Volatility: Oil prices are affected by geopolitical events and global demand.

2. Dollar Volatility: Trading in US dollars can be affected by currency fluctuations.

3. Dependence on Supply and Demand Data: Changes in oil inventories and OPEC production decisions directly impact prices.

Fifth: Conclusion

WTI futures contracts for January 2026 are an important tool for traders and investors seeking to track global oil prices and profit from their volatility.

Despite the medium and long-term selling trend, short-term indicators point to temporary buying opportunities, making these contracts suitable for speculators and experienced traders, with the need to follow global news and macroeconomic factors related to oil supply and demand.

 

• الوسوم
• Professor
• Ali
• Gamal
• Abdelgawad:
• WTI
• Crude
• Oil
• Futures
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• Professor Ali Gamal Abdelgawad: WTI Crude Oil Futures Contracts