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BRENT PHYS NYME (BP): COT Report, Price & Analysis BP

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in BRENT PHYS NYME (BP). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the WTI-PHYSICAL - NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE, with real-time price charts and sector comparisons, we provide a deep dive into the current market dynamics. Understanding these underlying shifts allows you to better anticipate where the market might be heading next.

About BRENT PHYS NYME (BP)

About Brent Crude Oil

Brent Crude is the international benchmark for oil prices, originating from the North Sea. While WTI represents the US domestic benchmark, Brent is the reference price for approximately two-thirds of the world's internationally traded crude oil supply.

Primary Usage

Brent crude is refined into transportation fuels (gasoline, diesel, jet fuel) and serves as the pricing basis for oil produced in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Market Dynamics & Key Drivers

  • OPEC+ Production Decisions: As the global benchmark, Brent is highly sensitive to OPEC+ supply management and production quota changes.
  • Geopolitical Risk Premium: Conflicts or instability in the Middle East, Africa, or major shipping routes directly impact Brent pricing.
  • Brent-WTI Spread: The price differential between Brent and WTI reflects relative supply/demand dynamics between international and US domestic markets.
Price
$96.63 / bbl Barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume for crude oil, equal to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
Apr 08, 2026
Market Sentiment
Increasing Bearish
Outlook
Net Position
Net Position: Difference between long and short contracts of Non-Commercials (large speculators/funds). A positive value means they are predominantly net-long (expecting rising prices).
202,153
▼ 5.3%
Market Situation
The market situation analyzes the current net positioning compared to the historical average of recent years (Z-Score). This helps to identify extreme market conditions.
Bullish

BRENT PHYS NYME (BP) Price Chart

COT Charts

Latest News for Brent Crude Oil

WTI & Brent Crude Oil Forecasts – 200-Day EMA Holds as Middle East Rumors Swirl
WTI & Brent Crude Oil Forecasts – 200-Day EMA Holds as Middle East Rumors Swirl

Crude oil markets drop on the latest headlines.

FXEmpire FXEmpire, 5 days ago

Brent Crude Oil Prices Top $100 as Conflict With Iran Drags On
Brent Crude Oil Prices Top $100 as Conflict With Iran Drags On

Stocks in Asia were down following a sell-off in the U.S. markets over soaring oil prices, rising borrowing costs and worries about the technology industry.

NYTimes NYTimes, 16 days ago

Brent Crude Tops $100 After Reports of Tanker Attacks Near Saudi Arabia. Should Investors Buy Oil Stocks Now?
Brent Crude Tops $100 After Reports of Tanker Attacks Near Saudi Arabia. Should Investors Buy Oil Stocks Now?

Yemen's Houthi militants reportedly attacked oil tankers near the coast of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has been using the Red Sea to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

The Motley Fool The Motley Fool, 16 days ago

Positioning History

commercial and non-commercial positions
Date Position Net Position
Difference between Non-Commercial Long and Short
Non-Comm. Long
Speculators & funds betting on rising prices
Non-Comm. Short
Speculators & funds betting on falling prices
Comm. Long
Hedgers/producers hedging against rising prices
Comm. Short
Hedgers/producers hedging against falling prices
Apr 07, 2026 Bullish 202,153 381,615 179,462 883,576 1,114,042
Mar 31, 2026 Bullish 213,488 378,087 164,599 870,799 1,115,890
Mar 24, 2026 Bullish 233,620 376,150 142,530 841,200 1,108,210
Mar 17, 2026 Bullish 218,688 385,768 167,080 857,135 1,119,764
Mar 10, 2026 Bullish 228,015 394,651 166,636 827,233 1,103,680