USOIL Trading Guide 2026 — Spreads, Sessions & Strategy
WTI Crude Oil / US Dollar. The benchmark US crude contract. Typical spreads 3–5 points (IC avg 0.034) raw, ~$3.0 daily range. Data as of 22 August 2026 — verify current spreads in your platform.
USOIL at a Glance
What Moves USOIL
OPEC+ decisions, EIA/API inventories, USD, geopolitical supply shocks.
USOIL Correlations
Inverse USD (commodity pricing); inverse USDCAD; OPEC+ supply headlines.
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USOIL Trading Strategy Notes
Inventory reports and OPEC headlines create the biggest candles; breakout systems work but must flat-book into weekends (gap risk).
Risk Notes
Geopolitical gap risk at weekly open; rollover costs; contracts expire monthly on futures versions.
Best Sessions for USOIL
New York session — EIA inventory Wednesdays 14:30 GMT
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is USOIL?
USOIL is the WTI Crude Oil / US Dollar pair. The benchmark US crude contract.
What moves USOIL the most?
OPEC+ decisions, EIA/API inventories, USD, geopolitical supply shocks.
When is the best time to trade USOIL?
New York session — EIA inventory Wednesdays 14:30 GMT.
What is the spread on USOIL?
Representative spreads as of 22 August 2026: 3–5 points (IC avg 0.034) on raw/ECN accounts and 4–8 points on standard accounts. Spreads widen around news and at rollover (21:00–22:00 GMT).
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Data compiled 22 August 2026 from IC Markets product specification sheets, Myfxbook live spread/swap/volatility feeds and public education sources (FOREX.com Academy, BabyPips, FXStreet). Spreads, swaps and daily ranges change continuously — values above are representative, not quotes, and vary by broker. Verify everything in your platform's contract specification window. Educational content only — not financial advice. See our Terms.
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