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August 5, 2026·Oil & Energy·Updated 5d ago

Oil Plunges 5% in Biggest Single-Day Move, Traders Flock to WTI Max-Price Bets

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Crude oil (USO) dropped -5.23% to $115.74, driving massive volume in oil prediction markets. The maximum WTI settle price for 2026 is now being priced at a 27% chance of reaching $115, while the chance of reaching $200 is only 6%. This sharp selloff suggests traders are pricing in softer demand or a supply glut scenario.

Key takeaways

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Crude oil (USO) dropped -5.23% to $115.74, driving massive volume in oil prediction markets.
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The maximum WTI settle price for 2026 is now being priced at a 27% chance of reaching $115, while the chance of reaching $200 is only 6%.
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This sharp selloff suggests traders are pricing in softer demand or a supply glut scenario.

Full analysis

Crude oil markets experienced a significant correction today, with the USO ETF falling over 5% to $115.74. This is the largest single-day move in the traditional markets data provided. The selloff appears to be a continuation of recent weakness, as evidenced by the natural gas market also declining 3.07% to $9.78.

On Kalshi, the key contract to watch is the WTI maximum settle price for 2026 (KXWTIMAX). The market is now pricing a 27¢ probability (27%) that WTI will reach at least $115.01 by year-end, down from higher levels. More extreme scenarios — $200 oil — trade at just 6¢. The volume has shifted heavily into these long-dated contracts, with the $115 threshold seeing 25,500 in volume alone.

Traders should monitor the KXWTI series for the next OPEC+ meeting or U.S. SPR release signals. The KXUSAIRANAGREEMENT market (3¢) suggests no imminent Iranian supply increase, but the sharp price action indicates traders are anticipating some fundamental shift. The brent crude monthly close market for August 31 shows a 21% chance of being above $86.99, reinforcing the bearish tone.

Natural gas (UNG) at $9.78 with a -3.07% decline further confirms the energy complex weakness. The KXNGASMAX market, pricing a 6% chance of natural gas above $4.00/mmBtu by year-end, suggests the selloff may have further to run.