Today's price action for ACHR provides valuable insight. Here's a breakdown:
Key Observations:
1. Opening Price at $6.75:
-Starting at the exact high of yesterday's inverted hammer shows initial bullish enthusiasm, likely driven by buyers anticipating a reversal.
2. High of $7.30 (Twice):
-The stock rallied early and again mid-day to $7.30 but failed to sustain momentum, suggesting selling pressure or profit-taking at this level.
-This could indicate a near-term resistance zone.
3. Closing Price at $6.96:
-The close above $6.75 confirms a bullish breakout from the inverted hammer pattern.
-However, the inability to close closer to the intraday high ($7.30) reflects indecision or cautious optimism among buyers.
Technical Analysis:
-Bullish Confirmation:
--A close above $6.75 validates the inverted hammer’s signal, confirming some level of buyer control.
--The higher low at $6.84 compared to yesterday’s $6.41 open shows a shift toward stability.
-Resistance at $7.30:
--Hitting $7.30 twice and retreating suggests this is a key resistance level.
--Bulls need strong volume to break and hold above $7.30 to signal sustained upside.
-Volume Check:
What does the Volume Indicate?
-Above-Average Volume:
--The higher-than-usual volume suggests heightened market activity and interest in ACHR, likely driven by technical patterns and the recent sharp price movements (the 30% drop and subsequent recovery).
--This confirms that today's action wasn't isolated or due to a lack of participation. Both buyers and sellers were active.
-Bullish Implication:
--The close above $6.75 with strong volume supports the idea that buyers are stepping in and defending this key level.
--Although the stock couldn't break above $7.30, the volume indicates there’s sufficient interest to potentially test and break resistance in the near term.
-Resistance at $7.30:
--The failure to sustain a move above $7.30 despite increased volume hints that this level is a significant resistance. It may take even stronger buying pressure to overcome it.
Next Steps Based on Volume and Price from today:
1. Breakout Confirmation:
-Tomorrow, if volume remains strong and the stock closes above $7.30, it would be a bullish breakout signal.
-I'm looking for volume exceeding today’s 39.11M to validate such a move.
2. Caution on Weak Volume:
-If tomorrow's volume decreases and the stock struggles at or below $7.30, it could indicate a consolidation phase or even a bearish pullback.
3. Support to Watch:
-Volume at the $6.75 level will be critical. If it drops below this key level on high volume, it could signal increased selling pressure.
Today's above-average volume supports the validity of the inverted hammer's bullish signal. However, the resistance at $7.30 is formidable, and tomorrow's volume and price action will be critical in determining whether ACHR can sustain its recovery or needs more time to consolidate. I'll keep watching the $7.30 level and the volume closely for the next key signal!