WTI Crude Oil 5M Candles-OHLC (2011 to 2026) is a time-series dataset of 5-minute OHLC (Open, High, Low, Close) price candles for West Texas Intermediate crude oil. The data covers a period from September 23, 2011, to April 29, 2026. The dataset's author, organization, and specific collection method are not provided.
Use Cases
- Model short-term price volatility based on 5-minute granularity.
- Backtest algorithmic trading strategies for crude oil futures.
- Analyze intraday market microstructure and price patterns.
Strengths
- Covers a long time range of over 14 years, from 2011 to 2026.
- Provides high-frequency data at a 5-minute interval for intraday analysis.
Limitations
- Row count and total file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Provenance
- Time Range
- 2011-09-23 to 2026-04-29