Swing-Trading the Most Dynamic Energy Market in India
Overview
MCX Crude Oil Futures are among India’s most liquid and closely watched commodity contracts, giving traders direct exposure to global energy prices.
Each contract reflects the international WTI Crude Oil benchmark, adjusted for rupee pricing and domestic trading hours.
At MarketStar.us, our research focuses on positional and swing-trading setups in Crude Oil Futures, using Hourly, 4-Hourly, and Daily charts to identify high-probability trade structures with disciplined risk management.
⚙️ Contract Specifications (Summary)
| Parameter | Description |
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| Exchange | Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) |
| Symbols | CRUDEOIL, CRUDEOILM (Mini) |
| Underlying | WTI Crude Oil |
| Lot Size | 100 barrels (Mini) / 1000 barrels (Standard) |
| Tick Size | ₹ 1 per barrel |
| Quote Currency | Indian Rupee (₹) |
| Trading Hours | 10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. (IST) |
| Settlement | Cash-settled in INR |
Why We Prefer MCX “Crude Oil Mini” Futures Contract
Position-size control is one of the most critical elements of successful trading. The MCX Crude Oil Mini (CRUDEOILM) contract—one-tenth the size of the standard contract—offers traders flexibility and precision:
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Better Risk Management: Smaller exposure per lot allows refined stop-loss placement.
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Scalability: Positions can be built or reduced gradually rather than all-in/all-out.
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Lower Margin Requirement: Ideal for controlled leverage and diversified strategies.
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Consistent Liquidity: The Mini contract trades actively with tight bid-ask spreads.
In disciplined swing trading, the ability to carry a position size through market volatility often matters more than the entry price itself.
Professional trading success is 90% risk control — and position sizing is the foundation of risk control. This important point is repeatedly emphasized by two of the best traders of all time: Jesse Livermore and George Soros. A large lumpy position is very dangerous.
Swing-Trading Framework
Our Crude Oil research follows a transparent, rule-based structure:
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Chart Focus: Hourly, 4-Hourly, and Daily timeframes.
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Trade Type: Positional only — no intraday trades.
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Setup Components: Entry Price | Target Price | Stop Loss | Notes.
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Holding Period: Usually 3–15 trading days, depending on volatility.
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Transparency: Every trade published in our live Google Sheet for all subscribers simultaneously.
We publish structured market research and analysis — not investment advice or trading account management.
Key Drivers of MCX Crude Oil Prices
- WTI & Brent global benchmarks
- USD / INR exchange rate
- OPEC production decisions
- U.S. inventory and EIA reports
- Domestic demand & refinery activity
Understanding both global and domestic influences is essential for anticipating directional momentum.
Illustrative Swing-Trade Example
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Timeframe: 4-Hour Chart
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Bias: Bullish continuation
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Entry Zone: ₹ 5400
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Stop Loss: ₹ 5300
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Target 1: ₹ 5680
(Example for educational illustration only — not investment advice. The latest trades with MCX Crude Oil Mini Futures are available to our Subscribers in our live Google Sheet.)