Trend Riders Max Out on Bullish Oil for First Time Since 2021

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Algorithmic traders have reached their maximum bullish position on US oil for the first time since 2021, potentially increasing market volatility due to the ongoing war in Iran.

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Bearish
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70%
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Short Term

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Algorithmic traders, the speculators known for riding trends and accelerating price momentum, have maxed out on bullish US oil bets for the first time in more than four years — a move that’s likely to add more volatility to a market being rocked by the war in Iran. Rebecca Babin, Senior Equity Trader and Managing Director at CIBC Private Wealth joins to discuss what this makes for the markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Original article published by Bloomberg on March 9, 2026.
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