2025-12-30 08:26:05

The crude oversupply picture is starting to ease up or at least losing some steam, according to market observers. Here's the thing though—as long as these geopolitical tensions and market disputes keep hanging around, you're going to see volatility stick around. But here's the silver lining: the overall directional bias appears tilted downward.

WTI and the broader energy complex remain sensitive to OPEC production moves and global supply-demand shifts. The commodity market is watching closely for any signs that the glut situation finally turns the corner.

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SleepyArbCat

· 55m ago

This wave of oil prices, the market is still volatile, making me feel sleepy... But wait, once OPEC moves, arbitrage opportunities might arise.

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ChainMelonWatcher

· 2h ago

If oil prices really drop this time, it will depend on how OPEC plays their hand. As long as geopolitical instability persists, don't expect too much from this rebound. Has the oversupply eased? I think it's mainly the market expectations adjusting. A downward trend in WTI is inevitable, but volatility will keep accompanying us. One word from OPEC, and the entire market goes crazy—this is the current situation.

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GasFeeAssassin

· 2h ago

Honestly, this relief is a bit虚… As long as geopolitics are still ongoing, volatility won't die down. OPEC is meeting again? I bet five bucks it'll be each doing their own thing again. Oversupply now is like boiling frogs in warm water; it looks like it's easing, but actually isn't. The downside bias sounds good, but geopolitical issues can't be ignored. The real turning point has to wait until geopolitics cool down; otherwise, it's just a rebound.

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ProxyCollector

· 2h ago

Oil prices this time, whether they ease or not, still seem to depend on the geopolitical situation... Wait, is the downward trend coming? Short sell in reverse? OPEC is up to something again... Is the excess capacity really going to be absorbed? I don't quite understand this move... When supply and demand relationships change, the world is thrown into chaos—this is the energy market. Without clearing geopolitical risks, volatility will still cause trouble.

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WagmiWarrior

· 2h ago

The oversupply of crude oil is easing, sounds good... but brother, geopolitical issues are not over yet. --- Wait, is this downward trend real or just another repeat? --- Whenever OPEC acts, the market trembles; whoever controls the discourse wins. --- To put it simply, as long as conflicts continue, volatility won't go away... Risks never truly disappear. --- Supply glut gradually easing? Why do I feel it's just a cyclical old trick.

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GweiObserver

· 2h ago

Will oil prices drop this time? OPEC needs to carefully consider it --- Geopolitical conflicts happen every day, how can the oil market stay calm... --- Relief from oversupply is good news, but volatility still needs to be managed --- NGTLooking at WTI's recent trend, I'm a bit overly optimistic, still depends on how OPEC plays it --- Even if the oversupply situation turns around, unresolved geopolitical issues are pointless --- Is the short-term bearish pattern confirmed? Let's see if we can buy the dip next month --- The key is whether OPEC's production cuts are sufficient; it's too early to say anything now

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