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Copper Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

Copper Elliott Wave analysis

Function - Counter-Trend.

Mode - Corrective.

Structure - Zigzag for (IV).

Position - Wave (IV).

Direction - Wave (IV) is still in play.

Copper prices have been in a downward trend since peaking in May 2024. Since May 21st, 2024, the metal has lost nearly 25% of its value, correcting the strong rally that began in October 2023. This correction appears to be forming a three-wave structure, indicating that there may be further downside before the long-term uptrend resumes.

Copper daily chart analysis

On the daily chart, copper is likely undergoing a three-wave decline from the May 2024 high, labeled as waves a-b-c of the cycle degree, which is expected to complete wave (IV) of the supercycle degree. Waves a and b of the cycle degree have already been completed, and the price is currently correcting upwards for wave b. Within this wave b, the first sub-wave has finished, and the price is now falling in wave c of (IV). As wave c nears completion, approaching the lows seen in February 2024, a new rally could commence for wave (V), continuing the long-term bullish trend that began in March 2020, likely evolving into a diagonal structure.

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Copper four-hour chart analysis

The H4 chart offers a closer look at waves a, b, and c of (IV). The ongoing wave c of (IV) is completing an impulse structure. Currently, the price is in wave 5 (circled) of c of (IV), after which a resurgence is anticipated. The decline may continue toward the 3.75 level before the upward trend resumes.

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Conclusion

Copper is in the final stages of its corrective phase, with the potential for further downside before the long-term uptrend resumes. Traders should watch for the completion of wave c of (IV) around the 3.85-3.75 price zone, which could present a buying opportunity as the market prepares to shift back into a bullish phase for wave (V).

Copper Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

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Peter Mathers

Peter Mathers

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Peter Mathers started actively trading in 1982. He began his career at Hoei and Shoin, a Japanese futures trading company.

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