Valuetainment “Oil Bets Worth $580M” - MASSIVE Trades Hit BIG Minutes Before Trump's Iran Announcement
Mar 26, 2026
Tom Ellsworth, a regular panel contributor known for blunt takes on policy and markets. He calls out a $580M oil trade placed minutes before a major Trump announcement and argues it reeks of insider advantage. Short, sharp discussion on timing, market fairness, and structural rules that favor big players.
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Suspicious $580M Oil Trades Ahead Of Trump Announcement
- Massive oil futures trades (5,100–6,200 contracts) hit seconds before Trump's announcement, moving 13 million barrels worth over $500M.
- Prices plunged immediately after the announcement: Brent from $112 to $99 and WTI from $99 to $86 within minutes.
Minute-Scale Volume Spike Amplified Price Collapse
- The minute surrounding Trump's post saw extreme volume spikes: over 13,000 contracts traded in a minute, concentrating liquidity and amplifying price moves.
- Such compressed, high-volume trades can trigger rapid, large price swings in thin markets.
Insider Information Concerns Around Washington Circle
- Tom Ellsworth and panel argue the trades show informational asymmetry favoring a circle in Washington who likely knew the president's message.
- They call it cheating and liken it to insider trading advantages unavailable to average investors.