Last week, the US crude oil market played out a classic high-level short scenario. It opened at 56.82 and surged directly to 58.95, seemingly ready to soar, but suddenly reversed at the end of the session—price plunged from the high directly downward, closing at 56.70. This long upper shadow weekly candlestick pattern is a clear shooting star reversal signal from a technical perspective.

From the chart, the bearish trend has already been established. Although last week's candlestick reached a high point, it was ultimately pushed back down, indicating a severe lack of buying interest at high levels and the emergence of selling pressure. Today's trading opportunity lies here—confidently short at 57.90, with a stop-loss set at 58.30, leaving a reasonable risk space.

As for target levels, look sequentially at 57.30, 56.80, 56.50, ultimately aiming for the 56.00 round number. This downward path is based on last week's volatility range and key support levels. Whether the trend can proceed as planned depends on today's candlestick performance. The rhythm is in sync, and the downward space is right in front.