WTI Crude Soars Higher but the RSI Signals Overbought

Looking at the widely traded U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures contract on the above daily MT 4 price action chart, oil is trading around $51 per barrel during the early Asian trade session. This is above the multi-month high price point at $50.95.

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Daily WTI Crude Oil Technical Analysis              

Looking at price action on the above WTI crude oil chart, the 14 day relative strength index (RSI) is signaling overbought which could bring a correction lower for the WTI contract.

With that said, the first upside barrier lines up at $51 per barrel and the next layer of technical resistance coming into play at $54.68 per barrel. A daily close above 54.68 opens the door to challenge the 2020 low price point at $57.45 per barrel. The key round level at $60 then comes into play.

On the downside, the first layer of support lines up at $49.45 to $49.50. The 21 day simple moving average is at $48.25 with $46.30 then coming into focus. The rising trend line from 12 April lines up at $41.25 per barrel.