Oil’s Setup: Betting Against the Crowd
When everyone leans one way, the market tends to go the other. Here’s why oil looks ready to bounce.
Markets love narratives. Right now, the oil market has a few:
The U.S. is ramping up production, keeping global supply high.
China’s slowing demand, especially with the EV boom, is capping prices.
The U.S. is hitting Venezuela with new restrictions, but it’s not enough to shake supply confidence.
Trade policies and tariffs are adding uncertainty, but nothing breaking the market.
Put all that together, and what do you get? Investors leaning bearish, calling for lower oil prices.
That’s exactly why we like it for a bounce here.
Why We’re Buying Oil as a Contrarian Bet
Every market move starts with positioning. And when a trade becomes consensus, it sets the stage for the opposite move. Here’s why oil looks primed for a bounce back to the top of its range: