Oliver Sloup

VP & Co-Founder

Oliver Sloup
Oliver Sloup
VP & Co-Founder, Blue Line Futures

Oliver Sloup is the Vice President and Co-Founder of Blue Line Futures. Originally from Nebraska, Oliver naturally found his niche in the agricultural markets where he helps producers, end-users, and speculators in the space. He started his career as a broker at Lind Waldock’s Chicago Board of Trade office before the company was later purchased by MF Global. Following that experience, Oliver moved to New York City to focus on managed futures. He later joined Bill Baruch at iiTRADER in 2013 to help build out their agricultural division. In 2017, Oliver Co-Founded Blue Line Futures with the goal of providing clients with consistent, reliable, and actionable research. For the last several years, Oliver has also provided regular insight for various news outlets including CNBC, Fox Business, The Wall Street Journal, and RFD-TV, among others.


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Office: 312-796-8497
Email: oliver@bluelinefutures.com

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/oliver-sloup-82602b46/


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Grain Markets Run Back to the Highs!

Markets go up and down, not up OR down. These past few weeks have been a great example of that and the opportunities that can come with a shorter-term mindset, knowing that we are one random headline away from a move in either direction.

Grain Markets Rally Into the Early Morning

Daily ranges for grain markets have been expanding as uncertainty and debate continue to mount. Shorter term traders who can put their longer term bias on the back burner continue to be presented with ample opportunity on both sides of the market.

Headline Driven Volatility Continues to Drive Markets

Oil futures have seen historic volatility over the last week, with unpredictable headlines adding fuel to the fire, making risk management as important as ever. Oliver Sloup breaks it down for you.

You Get Oil Right, You Get a Lot of Things Right

There’s an old saying in the trading world: “You get the dollar right, you get a lot of things right.” This week, it seems to be: “You get oil right, you get a lot of things right.” Oliver Sloup joined RFD to break down the recent moves in oil and commodity markets. Tune in! 

Grain Futures Surge Higher Sunday Night. Will it Last?

Oil futures continued to surge higher Sunday night, trading to the highest levels since 2022. The move higher continued to add a tailwind to grains, which hit new highs. If crude oil retraces some of the recent gains, will grains follow?

Tradable Opportunities in Grains

Daily ranges in the grain markets have been expanding recently. It’s been a choppy back and forth trade and difficult for those with a longer-term time horizon, but shorter-term opportunities remain plentiful

The Grain Rally Marches On!

Grains are strong to start the early morning trade with money flow in energies, offering a tailwind to prices. Can the rally keep charging forward?

Peak Panic on the Open, Calm Market by the Close

Several markets shared some similar price action on Sunday night, which gave some hints to how other markets may trade Monday morning. Oliver Sloup breaks down today’s action. Tune in.

Grain and Livestock Markets are on the Move!

Grain and livestock markets have seen ranges expand to start the week, presenting tradable opportunities for participants on both sides of the market. Here’s what’s on our radar.

Grain Markets Come Alive!

Grain Markets Come Alive! Volatility and range expansion has been evident in the grain markets over the last few weeks. Will volatility continue to expand into the Spring?  Watch us on RFD-TV, today at 9:45am CT! Corn Technicals (May)May corn futures posted an impressive move higher last week, gaining 8 3/4 cents through the week…

Can Grain Markets get a Springtime Bump?

From Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Oliver Sloup joined Chip Flory: Grain markets have shown signs of life over the last few weeks, more upside potential into the spring? Tune in for the full conversation.

Grain Markets Come Alive

Grain markets had seen volatility rise over the last few sessions, presenting more tradable opportunities

Grains Slip Lower to Start the Week

Grain markets saw a wider ranging trade last week with big moves observed in soybeans and wheat. Is higher volatility going to be the new norm into the spring?

Grain Markets Firm. Can it Hold?

Grain markets have been able to gain some ground in the overnight and early morning trade. Can the strength hold or will sellers take advantage it?

Grain Markets Find Some Life on Wednesday. Will it Last?

Grain markets caught a break yesterday on the back of a Truth Social post from President Trump regarding China’s willingness to purchase more soybeans. Is it just a flash in the pan or will we see a repeat of the rally from late last year?

What’s Driving Grains Lower to Start the Week?

A reversal in the US Dollar over the last few sessions, along with a change in commodity flows that comes with it has altered the near term technical landscape for grains

Livestock Markets on Edge

A softer end to the week for livestock markets. Will the pressure resume or will buyers step in?

Livestock Markets Linger Near Recent Highs

Cattle and hog markets find themselves lingering near the top end of the recent trading ranges. Is a breakout looming or has the momentum slowed?

Ag Markets Surge Higher Into the Weekend

Oliver Sloup dives into today’s market action as grain and livestock markets see impressive gains to round out the week. He walks through what’s behind the rally and what to watch heading into next week. Tune in to learn more.

Soybeans in Focus as Markets React Across Assets

Oliver Sloup dives into today’s market action with soybeans in focus as broader markets react across asset classes. He walks through the key drivers and what to watch next. Watch the full video to learn more.

Is the lean hog rally running out of gas, or is it just a pause after an impressive run?

Is the lean hog rally running out of gas, or is it just a pause after an impressive run? Feeder Cattle (March) March feeder cattle futures were able to stabilize in yesterday’s trade, defending the low from Friday. Headline risk likely keeps a caution flag in the air for some traders. A break below 355.30-355.50…

Grains Pop, Cattle Drop

Tune in as Oliver Sloup covers today’s markets: Grains were able to firm into the end of the week, while cattle futures got hit hard.

Lean Hogs Breakout!

Lean hogs have been powering forward for the last month, with the defferds leading the way. Yesterday, the February contract joined the party. How much more upside is left?

Grains Hold Ground and Cattle Retreat

Tune in as Oliver Sloup covers today’s markets: It was a bit of a role reversal in today’s trade, with weakness in cattle and strength in grains. Lean hogs held support earlier in the week and were able to mark new highs for the move in today’s trade. How much more upside is left?

A Sea of Red Post WASDE

Oliver Sloup discusses: Grain markets got schlacked on Monday, following an extraordinarily bearish report, particularly for corn. More downside to come? Tune in to learn more.

Markets Await New News from the USDA

Grain markets, traders, hedgers, and others are anxiously awaiting new news from the USDA. Will the data help spur a rally, or trigger a selloff? Oliver Sloup joins RFD-TV to break it down, tune in to learn more!

Grains Gain Ground Ahead of WASDE

Grain markets firm ahead of today’s highly anticipated USDA report. Can the market see a repeat of last year, which was the start of a bigger rally?

Is a Bigger Rally in Livestock Looming?

Cattle and lean hog futures had very constructive trading days on Thursday. Can that translate into a bigger rally to wrap up this week’s trade?

Grain Markets Reverse the Reversal

Oliver Sloup covers grain markets as they come off a sharp reversal, with today’s trade marking a reversal of the reversal. Can the momentum continue from here?

Are Lean Hogs Breaking Out?

Are Lean Hogs Breaking Out? The lean hog chart has been constructive over the last month, and yesterday’s price action puts prices on the doorstep of a possible bigger breakout. Lean Hogs (February) February lean hogs gained back all of the lost ground from last Friday and then some.  Like some other commodities, this goes…

Grains Mount an Impressive Rally

Grain markets got hit hard on the first trading day of the year, but as we entered the first full week of trade, the markets found their footing. Oliver Sloup breaks down what comes next.

Corn futures revisit the 200-day moving average. Another failure or a breakout?

Media Corn futures revisit the 200-day moving average. Another failure or a breakout? Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: Grain futures worked higher to start the week with corn knocking on the door of a breakout above the 200-day moving average. Soybeans and wheat found relief and livestock saw upward momentum too. Tune in…

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