Energies · WTI crude

Trade crude oil.

One of the world's most actively traded commodities. Take a position on WTI crude oil, long or short, and trade global supply, demand and geopolitics.

EnergiesLong or shortCFDLeverage
At a glance

Contract details

Symbol
WTI / USOIL
Typical spread
from 0.03
Max leverage
1:100
Trading hours
≈24/5
About Crude Oil

What is Crude Oil?

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is the US benchmark for crude oil and one of the most news-sensitive instruments in the market. Its price reacts sharply to OPEC decisions, inventory data, weather and geopolitical events.

With Otto you trade WTI as a CFD, going long or short with leverage, without any physical delivery. That volatility creates frequent, tradable opportunities for active traders.

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What moves the price

Key drivers

  • OPEC+ production decisions and quotas
  • US crude inventories and rig counts
  • Global demand and economic growth
  • Geopolitical risk in producing regions
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FAQ

Crude Oil — common questions

What is the difference between WTI and Brent?

WTI is the US crude benchmark; Brent is the international one. They usually move together but can diverge on regional supply and demand.

Why is oil so volatile?

It reacts quickly to OPEC policy, inventories, weather and geopolitics — any of which can move the price sharply.

Can I go short on oil?

Yes. With a CFD you can open a sell position to profit if you expect crude prices to fall.

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