BlockBeats cited Bitget market data as saying that November 3 Brent crude oil's gain widened to 2%, trading at 105.66 USD/barrel;WTI crude oil reached 97 USD/barrel, up on the day by 1.70%。
A Telegram channel stated that a trader holding a CL crude oil short position had fully closed it, with the position size before closing approximately 10010000 USD。
BlockBeats, citing TradingBeats monitoring, stated that an address net purchased approximately 24 over the past 32785000 USD WTI hours in long positions in 36949000 USD and Brent crude oil, for combined holdings of approximately. The report said the account was still increasing its positions as of publication.
October 19, citing Bitget market data, BlockBeats said that Brent crude fell below 105 USD/barrel, down intraday by 2.43%;WTI down 2.21%to 96.76 USD/barrel.
Reports said that the Saudi Aramco Dhahran headquarters complex was hit by a missile and two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz were struck by unidentified projectiles;WTIOIL trading at approximately 94.24 USD over the past 24 hours increased by approximately 16.2%。
The United States issued a general license permitting transactions related to Russian-origin diesel through April 7, 2027; diesel prices declined, and the diesel–WTI spread narrowed significantly.
The Pentagon asked to CENTCOM prepare to resume major military operations against Iran, but Trump has not yet made a final decision,WTI crude oil futures rose intraday 3%。
EIA expects 2026 year WTI and Brent crude oil average prices to rise to 88.21 USD and 96.32 USD,2027 year, respectively, to 79.74 USD and 83.74 USD, both above the previous forecasts.
CME After industry participants voiced concerns, it shelved its plan to launch 24/7 crude oil futures contracts. Concerns focused on weekend liquidity, pricing, margin, and staffing risks.