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Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Looking for buyers to remain in control

Microsoft ( NASDAQ: MSFT) established new all time highs back in April the 25th and since then it saw a 9% drop. MSFT follow the same code as the rest of the financial market so if we take a look at the technical chart of the stock we can recognize a clear impulsive pattern taking place from December 2018 low.

Based on the Elliott Wave Theory, every 5 waves impulsive structure is followed by a technical corrective sequences which comes in 3, 7 or 11 swings. At the end of the corrective sequence, usually the instrument will resume the move within the main trend or at least correct the previous cycle. In the Classic 3 swings ABC zigzag structure, the Market does 5 waves move, then it corrects in 3 waves followed with another 5 waves move to the same direction of the previous 5 waves.

MSFT rally from $93.7 low was in impulsive 5 waves which ended at 4/25/2019 peak $131.8. Down from there it started the correction lower showing an initial 3 waves pullback which reached the 100% – $161.8% Fibonacci extension area $121.5 – $115.9 . Up from there, the stock will have the possibility to resume the rally to new all time highs and create separation to absorb the next pullback.

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MSFT 4H Chart Zigzag Structure

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However, if MSFT only bounce in 3 waves and fail to break above April peak, then the stock will be looking to extend the correction in a 7 swings structure to the downside. In a double three structure, the Market does 3 waves move, then it corrects in 3 waves followed with another 3 waves move to the same direction of the previous 3 waves. In that case, MSFT can trade lower toward the 50% – $61.8 Fibonacci retracement area $112.7 – $108.2 before ending the ((W))((X))((Y)) structure then the stock will try one more time to rally to new all time highs.

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MSFT 4H Chart Double Three Structure

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Conclusion

Our Blue Box in extension creates a reaction 85% of the time and it represent a High-frequency area where the Markets are likely to end cycles and make a turn. Consequently, Microsoft ending a corrective Elliott Wave technical structure from April peak and buyers will show up around extreme area looking for the rally to resume to new all time highs or to provide a 3 waves bounce at least as long as pivot at $December 2018 low $93.7 remains intact.


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