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In this article, we will discuss two possible scenarios for Brent price movement within the next 7-10 days.
Technical analyses
Daily chart
On the daily chart, the classic 1-2-3 pattern has formed, as:
1 Pivot point appeared after a strong trend movement.
The price broke through the previous trend line and set the 2 pivot point
The price could not renew the previous high (3 pivot point lower than the 1 one).
There are two trading options available for trading this pattern.
If the price rises higher than the 3 pivot point ($75), it will move up to $82.5.
On the contrary, if the price breaks through 2 pivot point level ($67.5), the target will be $60.
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