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commodity-markets2 years ago

"Volatile Natural Gas Prices: Forecast and Impact on Winter Heating Costs"

Natural gas markets rallied initially but showed signs of exhaustion due to technical and fundamental headwinds, with prices likely to slow down to the $2.50 level. The $2 level is significant support, while the $3 level is significant resistance, with potential resistance extending to $3.33. As winter nears its end, futures markets are pricing in March, putting downward pressure on natural gas due to decreasing heating demand. The market is expected to trade within a range for most of the year, with $2 as support and $3.33 as the ceiling, presenting a neutral outlook.

via FX Empire|
#commodity-markets#futures-markets#heating-demand
finance2 years ago

"Extreme Cold Drives Record Demand, Spiking US Natural Gas Prices"

The natural gas market is stagnant as it hovers around the $3.33 resistance level, with potential to rise if it breaks above $3.45, but a downside break of $3.00 would be negative. The current spike is attributed to a winter snap in the Northeastern US, but it's expected to be short-lived as futures markets are gearing up to roll over into March, leading to a likely drop. Despite quick depletion of natural gas in the US, the market is anticipated to fall back into its previous range in the near future.

via FX Empire|
#finance#futures-markets#natural-gas
financeenergy2 years ago

"Arctic Blast Drives Natural Gas Prices Above $3, Narrowing US Storage Surplus"

Natural gas has rallied but faces resistance at $3.33, driven by a storm in the Northeastern US. The market is thin and prone to exaggerated moves due to major players. Futures markets are pricing in February and March, signaling a drop in demand as temperatures rise. Short-term trading opportunities may arise, but the long-term outlook remains bearish due to oversupply. The analyst is waiting for signs of exhaustion to start shorting, with a projected range of $2 to $3.33.

via FX Empire|
#demand#financeenergy#futures-markets
cryptocurrency2 years ago

Bitcoin's Future: Traders, Rally, Regime, Six Figures, and 2023 Highs.

Cryptocurrency markets have been trading within a tight range due to regulatory uncertainty and the US banking crisis. The lack of risk appetite is likely due to conflicting forces. The recent crypto sideways trend suggests that investors are hesitant to place new bets until there’s more clarity on whether the US Treasury will continue injecting liquidity to contain the banking crisis, which favors inflation and positive momentum for scarce assets. The options market shows whales and market makers unwilling to take protective puts even after Bitcoin crashed 7.8% on May 1. However, given the balanced demand on futures markets, traders seem hesitant to place additional bets until there’s clarity on whether the US Treasury will continue to bail out the troubled regional bank sector.

via Cointelegraph|
#bitcoin#cryptocurrency#cryptocurrency-markets
cryptocurrency2 years ago

Bitcoin's Uncertain Future: Price Struggles and Volatility Signal Potential Bull Run.

Bitcoin's price struggles to hold above $30,000 due to increased regulatory scrutiny, particularly in the US. The CFTC has accused Binance of violating US rules, while the SEC is revisiting the proposed redefinition of an "exchange" and has charged Bittrex for operating an unregistered securities exchange. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's regulatory environment seems to have improved, and Argentina has approved a Bitcoin-based futures index. Options traders are leaning towards bearish structures, and Bitcoin futures metrics remain neutral-to-bearish. Investors fear regulatory action could dim demand for retail and institutional clients, so the odds of Bitcoin breaking above $31,000 remain slim.

via Cointelegraph|
#bitcoin#cftc#cryptocurrency