On January 6, Sinopec's various sales companies implemented a butadiene price of 8,800 yuan/ton, an increase of 400 yuan/ton compared to the previous trading day. The domestic butadiene market is supported by stronger crude oil prices, a boost from synthetic rubber, firm pricing from the supply side, and optimistic expectations, maintaining a relatively strong trend in the short term. Key attention should be paid to downstream market participation. PriceSeek analysis of butadiene, bullish-bearish score: 2. The spot price of butadiene has significantly increased by 400 yuan/ton to 8,800 yuan/ton, driven by stronger crude oil (cost support), demand from synthetic rubber, firm pricing from the supply side, and optimistic market expectations, maintaining a relatively strong trend in the short term. Butadiene rubber futures contracts, such as 2602 with a settlement price of 11,690 yuan/ton (up 140 yuan) and 2603 with a settlement price of 11,720 yuan/ton (up 140 yuan), indicate a simultaneous strengthening in the futures market. Rising raw material costs may further push up futures prices. Close attention should be paid to downstream market participation. If demand persists, prices are expected to continue their upward trend.