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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Natural gas futures expiring in April were down nearly 2% at the time of writing.</li><li>Aiding the cooldown in natural gas futures is a reported outreach by Iranian officials to discuss terms for ending the conflict.</li><li>According to a report by The New York Times on Wednesday, officials from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence reached out to the CIA a day after the attacks in the country.</li></ul>Shares of Battalion Oil (BATL) and Indonesia Energy (INDO) tanked in Wednesday’s pre-market trade amid a decline in the price of natural gas futures following an announcement from President Donald Trump regarding securing maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil shares</a> were down more than 28% at the time of writing, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy shares</a> declined 8%. This comes after a 578% surge in BATL stock over the past five trading sessions, and over 17% rise in INDO stock.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Seeks To Safeguard Maritime Trade</h2>Earlier on Tuesday, President Trump announced the extension of risk insurance for maritime trade, especially energy, through all shipping lines in the Middle East. The political risk insurance and financial security guarantees in the region would be provided by the United States Development Finance Corporation, the President added.“If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible. No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD,” Trump&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116166926920657651">stated</a> in a post on Truth Social.Natural gas futures expiring in April were down nearly 2% at the time of writing.Aiding the cooldown in natural gas futures is a reported outreach by Iranian officials to discuss terms for ending the conflict. According to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/us/politics/trump-iran-intelligence-leaders.html">report</a> by The New York Times on Wednesday, officials from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence reached out to the CIA a day after the attacks in the country.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Signaling That The Situation Is Not Alarming, Says Expert</h2>Explaining the cool-off in the natural gas and crude oil prices, GasBuddy’s Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, stated that the market is signaling that while the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz situation are important to monitor, it is not alarming.Analysts at ING Think stated in a recent note that the U.S. market is better insulated from the Middle East than other markets. “The US is basically exporting LNG at capacity, so it’s not going to lead to any additional tightness in the US balance,” the firm stated.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">BATL stock</a> is up 2,350% year-to-date, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">INDO stock</a> is up 79%.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dow-futures-edge-higher-investors-look-past-iran-volatility/cZd9j8ERI5S">MSTR, CRWD, MRNA, GTLB On Traders' Radar Today — Dow Futures Edge Higher As Investors Look Past Iran Volatility</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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BATL, INDO Stocks Tumble Pre-Market As Natural Gas Futures Decline – Trump Extends Risk Insurance For Maritime Trade Through Strait Of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said that political risk insurance and financial security guarantees in the region would be provided by the United States Development Finance Corporation.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>March natural gas futures at Henry Hub were down over 7% to about $3.18 per MMBtu.</li><li>On Friday, U.S. natural gas futures snapped a three-day rally after Baker Hughes reported increased drilling in the Haynesville shale</li><li>ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas (BOIL) ETF slid about 14%.</li></ul>U.S. natural gas fell for a second straight session as forecasts called for warmer weather across much of the country, potentially reducing demand for heating fuel.With the recent cold wave in the Northeast fading, temperatures are projected to remain above normal in the Midwest and Southern U.S. through February 18, according to a Bloomberg report on Monday, citing the Commodity Weather Group.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Natural Gas Futures Decline</h2>March natural gas futures at Henry Hub were down over 7% to about $3.18 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) at the time of writing, to their lowest levels since January 16.&nbsp;Contracts maturing in April were down 5.6% at $3.08&nbsp;per MMBtu.On Friday, U.S. natural gas futures snapped a three-day rally after Baker Hughes reported increased drilling in the Haynesville shale. The rig count rose by seven to 50, lifting the total U.S. gas rig count to 130 from 125. More drilling typically signals higher future supply, which can weigh on prices.The reversal follows a late-January rally that pushed gas prices to over three-year highs as Winter Storm Fern triggered power outages, production shutdowns, and tighter pipeline flows, especially along the Eastern Seaboard.<h2 class="st-heading-2">ETF Watch</h2>The sharp decline lifted ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/KOLD">KOLD</a>), an ETF designed to profit from falling gas prices, by more than 13% on Monday.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/KOLD_jpg_8da4065ecb.webp" alt="KOLD.jpg" width="922" height="97"><figcaption>KOLD's Sentiment Meter and Message Volumes on Feb. 9, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>However, retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the ETF turned ‘bearish’ from ‘extremely bullish’ the day before.One user highlighted a resistance at $27. KOLD is currently trading at around $21.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Good2go/message/644470008</stembedurl>Conversely, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BOIL">BOIL</a>) ETF slid about 14%, with investor sentiment on the platform turning ‘bearish’ from ‘bullish’ a day earlier.KOLD is down about 43% so far in 2026, while BOIL has shed just over 13%.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/kd-stock-slumps-amid-third-quarter-updates-cfo-change/cZbvd8OR4o0">KD Stock Sinks 55% To Over 3-Year Lows – What Triggered This Selloff?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

US Natural Gas Futures Decline To Over 3-Week Lows – KOLD Gains 13%

Temperatures are projected to remain above normal in the Midwest and Southern U.S. through February 18, according to a Bloomberg report citing the Commodity Weather Group.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Benchmark U.S. natural gas futures at Henry Hub, expiring in March, sank nearly 16%.</li><li>April contracts were down around 11.4% at $3.8 per MMBtu.</li><li>ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas (BOIL) declined 32% in pre-market trading.&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. natural gas futures crashed on Monday on reports of a warmer forecast for February, with a large part of the country expected to experience above-normal temperatures. A shift towards a warmer February has put ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas (KOLD) in the spotlight.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has projected above-average temperatures across much of the country, according to a report by Bloomberg.Last week, NOAA said the likelihood of above-normal temperatures increases farther west, with parts of the northern High Plains and areas stretching from the western Rockies to the Pacific Coast facing at least an 80% chance of warmer weather.The benchmark U.S. natural gas futures at Henry Hub, expiring in March, have plummeted nearly 16% to $6.67 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) at the time of writing. April contracts were down around 11.4% at $3.8 per MMBtu.<h2 class="st-heading-2">ETF Watch</h2>Meanwhile ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/KOLD">KOLD</a>), an ETF that benefits from falling natural gas prices, surged more than 32% in pre-market trading to $18, and was among the top trending tickers on Stocktwits. Retail sentiment for KOLD on the platform remained ‘extremely bullish’ over the past 24 hours, amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/KOLD_jpg_b132297d4e.webp" alt="KOLD.jpg" width="931" height="97"><figcaption>KOLD's Sentiment Meter and Message Volumes in Premarket on Feb. 3, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BOIL">BOIL</a>) tanked 32% to $27.7, at the time of writing. Sentiment on the platform for BOIL turned ‘bearish’ from ‘neutral’ a session earlier.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/BOIL_jpg_3820006afb.webp" alt="BOIL.jpg" width="922" height="93"><figcaption>BOIL's Sentiment Meter and Message Volumes in Premarket on Feb. 3, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Natural gas futures jumped to over three-year highs late in January as Winter Storm Fern gripped large parts of the U.S., resulting in power outages, including forced production shutdowns and tightened pipeline flows, particularly into the Eastern Seaboard. Natural gas futures had surged more than 30% to their highest levels since November 2022.Read also: <a href="http://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nasdaq-sp500-futures-lower-orcl-pltr-phar-elpw-stocks-to-watch/cZbg1pWR4kG">Nasdaq, S&amp;P 500 Futures Open Week In The Red As Gold, Silver Extend Sharp Selloff: Why ORCL, PLTR, DIS, PHAR, ELPW Are On Traders' Radar Today</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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US Natural Gas Futures Slump, Sending KOLD ETF Soaring Pre-Market As Winter Demand Fades 

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projects above-average temperatures across much of the country, according to a report by Bloomberg.

KOLD Leads ETF Movers After Natural Gas Futures Crash On Warmer February Forecast

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>On Sunday, PJM Interconnection, the largest regional power grid serving about 67 million people, reported nearly 21 gigawatts of generation outages.</li><li>Domestic gas demand projected to reach 156 billion cubic feet per day (BCFD) this week, well above the five-year January average of 137 bcfd, according to a Reuters report on Monday.</li><li>ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas (KOLD), an ETF that benefits from falling natural gas prices, was down over 14%.</li></ul>U.S. natural gas futures surged sharply on Monday as an Arctic blast disrupted production and strained near-term supplies.The benchmark U.S. natural gas futures at Henry Hub, expiring in February, were up by more than 29% at the time of writing to $6.8 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), their highest since December 2022. March contracts were up around 6% at $3.8.Freezing temperatures across large parts of the U.S. have forced production shutdowns and tightened pipeline flows, particularly into the Eastern Seaboard. On Sunday, PJM Interconnection, the largest regional power grid serving about 67 million people, reported nearly 21 gigawatts of generation outages and issued a pre-emergency order to curb demand. Pipeline constraints further limited supply just as heating demand spiked.The cold weather is expected to significantly lift consumption, with domestic gas demand projected to reach 156 billion cubic feet per day (BCFD) this week, well above the five-year January average of 137 bcfd, according to a Reuters report on Monday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Europe To Ban Russian Gas Imports</h2>Meanwhile, energy markets are also digesting major policy developments in Europe. The European Union formally adopted regulations to phase out imports of Russian pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas as part of its REPowerEU strategy.The ban will begin six weeks after the rules take effect, with transition periods for existing contracts. A full prohibition on LNG imports is set for early 2027, followed by pipeline gas bans later that year, a move aimed at reshaping long-term global gas flows while limiting short-term market disruption.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/KOLD">KOLD</a>), an ETF that benefits from falling natural gas prices, was down over 15% and was among the top trending tickers on Stocktwits. Retail sentiment for KOLD on the platform remained ‘extremely bullish’ over the past 24 hours, amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/KOLD_jpg_ec5b1c8acc.webp" alt="KOLD.jpg">Meanwhile, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BOIL">BOIL</a>) was up 16% at the time of writing.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ag-asml-hl-stocks-soar-silver-prices-record-high-110/cmy78kuR4WC">AG, ASM, HL Stocks Soar Pre-Market As Silver Blasts Past $110</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Natural Gas Futures Surge To Over 3-Year Highs As Cold Wave Grips US

The benchmark U.S. natural gas futures at Henry Hub, expiring in February, were up by more than 29% at the time of writing to $6.8 per million British thermal units (MMBtu).

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>According to the National Weather Service, an expansive winter storm continues across the Midwest and much of the Northeast, with heavy icing ongoing.</li><li>A total of 860,915 houses experienced power outages nationwide, with major outages reported in Tennessee and Mississippi, according to poweroutage.us.</li><li>NG1 jumped 16% to $6.090 as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Sunday and has gained over 65% so far this year.</li></ul>U.S. natural gas futures jumped nearly 16% in overnight trading as freezing weather continues to grip the United States after Winter Storm Fern is expected to create more havoc through Monday.A cold blast that has swept the country has resulted in power outages, cancelled flights, and put roughly 185 million people under winter alerts with chills in some areas as low as the minus 20s and minus 30s. Over the weekend, in preparation for the storm, increased demand for heating fuel has been lifting natural gas prices and boosting interest in leveraged exchange-traded funds.<h2 class="st-heading-2">BOIL And KOLD’s NatGas Angle</h2>ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas (BOIL) was up 10% at $31.23 in overnight trading on Sunday, according to Yahoo Finance, following a 72% jump last week and a 24% increase this year.Natural Gas Futures (NG1), with a nearly 172% weightage, is the ETF's top holding, according to Koyfin data. NG1 jumped 16% to $6.090 as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Sunday and has gained over 65% so far this year. ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas (KOLD), an ETF that benefits from falling natural gas prices, was down 10.4% in overnight trading.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Deadly Winter Storm</h2>According to the National Weather Service, an expansive winter storm continues across the Midwest and much of the Northeast, with heavy icing ongoing. The forecast noted that heavy snow is expected to overspread from west to east across Pennsylvania and New York state, then move into central and southern New England through Sunday, before gradually tapering off in southeastern New England early Monday morning.&nbsp;The BBC reported that the winter storm has left at least three people dead, with two reports of death due to hypothermia in Louisiana and state health officials linking their deaths to the storm, while another death was reported in Texas. A total of 860,915 houses experienced power outages nationwide, with major outages reported in Tennessee and Mississippi, according to poweroutage.us.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Are Retail Traders Reacting?</h2>Stocktwits sentiment on BOIL was in 'bullish' territory, down from 'extremely bullish' a day ago, with message volume at 'extremely high' levels. In the last 24 hours, retail message volumes have jumped 45%, and the platform has added over 2% in followers in the past 30 days.On the other hand, sentiment on KOLD was 'extremely bullish' from 'bullish' a week ago, with message volumes at 'extremely high' levels.A bullish user on Stocktwits said that the permanent price increase in natural gas has just begun.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/spartan123/message/642841951</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BOIL">Shares of BOIL</a> closed up 8.2% on Friday, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/kold">KOLD stock</a> was down 7.2%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gold-futures-smash-5000-silver-blows-past-100-as-trump-risks-ignite-safe-haven-frenzy/cmy7OwfR4WN">Gold Futures Smash $5,000, Silver Blows Past $100 As Trump Risks Ignite Safe-Haven Frenzy</a>

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NatGas Plays BOIL, KOLD Turn Into Trader Battlegrounds As Winter Storm Fern Grips US In Deep Freeze

The Arctic blast remains a concern and has boosted BOIL gains, while KOLD continues to slide.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Analysts at ING Think stated in a recent note that the potential impact of the freezing conditions in the U.S. on the natural gas output is significant.</li><li>The analysts recalled the storm in February 2021, when natural gas output in the U.S. registered its largest monthly decline on record, falling 7% month-on-month.</li><li>On a positive note, the analysts added that the United States’ natural gas storage remains at comfortable levels.</li></ul>U.S. natural gas futures continued to climb on Thursday amid freezing weather driven by Arctic cold sweeping the country.On Thursday, the benchmark U.S. natural gas futures at Henry Hub, expiring in February, were up by more than 14% at the time of writing to $5.65 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), taking the three-day gains to nearly 81%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Freezing Weather Heats Up Gas Prices</h2>Analysts at ING Think stated in a recent note that the potential impact of the freezing conditions in the U.S. on the natural gas output is significant. The analysts recalled the storm in February 2021, when natural gas output in the U.S. registered its largest monthly decline on record, falling 7% month-on-month.“This is leading to a surge in heating demand and raising concerns about potential supply disruptions amid freezing conditions as far south as Texas,” the firm said.On a positive note, the analysts added that the United States’ natural gas storage remains at comfortable levels. As of January 9, storage stood at 3.19 trillion cubic feet, which is 1% higher year on year and 3.4% above the five-year average, the firm noted.“This suggests the move should be fairly short-lived, though much will depend on the severity of the storm's impact,” the analysts added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Weather Outlook</h2>According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://natgasweather.com/">NatGasWeather</a>, the Midwest, Plains, and Texas will have a “dangerously cold weather system” through Friday. The service forecasts these conditions to spread to the rest of the eastern half of the U.S.“Overall, national demand will be Moderate today, then Very High,” the service said, with regard to natural gas demand.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UNG">United States Natural Gas Fund LP</a> (UNG) was up by 3% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas (BOIL)</a> rose by more than 6%.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-greenland-piece-of-golden-dome-dow-futures-rise/cmUzUjPR4Qw">Trump Reportedly Says A Piece Of Golden Dome Will Be On Greenland — Dow Futures Rise Over 100 Points</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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US Natural Gas Futures Soar 81% In Three Days Amid Freezing Weather Conditions

On Thursday, the benchmark U.S. natural gas futures at Henry Hub, expiring in February, were up by more than 14% at the time of writing.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>According to the National Weather Service, beginning Thursday, a strong area of high pressure in western Canada will bring a frigid Arctic air mass.</li><li>The National Weather Service said the coldest wind chills may drop to minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit across the Northern Plains.</li><li>BOIL ETF's top holding is Natural Gas Futures (NG1), with a nearly 172% weightage.</li></ul>A natural gas exchange-traded fund is attracting heightened retail-trader attention as tighter supplies of the fuel ahead of a severe weather event have pushed prices higher.ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas (BOIL) was up 8% at $29.07 in overnight trading on Wednesday, according to Yahoo Finance, following three straight sessions in the green. The ETF is up nearly 65% this week and almost 18% this year.A cold blast sweeping across the eastern United States, along with forecasts calling for even colder conditions, has driven expectations of increased demand for heating fuel, lifting natural gas prices and boosting interest in the leveraged exchange-traded fund.A user on Stocktwits noted that BOIL could break in the $31 to $33 as the weather gets even colder on the East Coast.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Vision2024/message/642515012</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">What's The Winter Storm Watch?</h2>According to the National Weather Service, beginning on Thursday, a strong area of high pressure in western Canada will bring a frigid Arctic air mass, with frigid, below-average temperatures expanding from the Northern Plains into the Southern Plains and across the majority of the Central and Eastern U.S. by the weekend."This will be accompanied by gusty winds, leading to dangerous wind chills. The coldest wind chills may fall below -50F across the Northern Plains, with sub-zero wind chills reaching as far southeast as the Mid-Atlantic states and Southern Plains," the National Weather Service said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">BOIL Simmering On NatGas Surge</h2>The ETF's top holding is Natural Gas Futures (NG1), with a nearly 172%&nbsp;weightage, according to Koyfin data. NG1 jumped 10% to $5.35 as of 1:42 p.m. ET on Thursday and has gained 45% so far this year,&nbsp;outpacing even gold and silver futures.According to global capital markets commentator The Kobeissi Letter, natural gas prices have extended gains to over 75% in the past three days amid the Arctic blast spreading across the United States. "This marks the largest 3-day gain in history," it <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2014213449555816514">posted</a> on X.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Are Retail Traders Reacting?</h2>Stocktwits sentiment on BOIL was in 'bullish' territory, down from 'extremely bullish' a day ago, with message volume at 'extremely high' levels,&nbsp;rising over 13% over the past month. The ETF's following meanwhile has risen by over 2% in the past 30 days.On the other hand, sentiment on ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas (KOLD), an ETF that benefits from natural gas prices falling, witnessed retail sentiment jump to 'extremely bullish' from 'bullish' a week ago, with message volumes at 'extremely high' levels. KOLD shares were down 6.5% in overnight trading.Some Stocktwits users are expecting February to be warmer and are trading KOLD, with one user noting they opened a KOLD position at $21.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/LoveDecay/message/642513135</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BOIL">Shares of BOIL</a> closed up 20% on Wednesday, and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/kold">KOLD stock</a> was down 19.6%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/space-x-eyes-2027-launch-for-starlink-gen-2-cellular-network/cmUzVzfR4Q9">SpaceX IPO Still Isn’t Official — But Starlink Gen-2 Network Is Coming Next Year</a>

A city worker prepares a snowplow as snow falls in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on January 19, 2026. 

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