Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. (BABA) Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

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Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. (BABA) Elliott Wave analysis – Trading lounge

Daily chart analysis

Function: Trend.
Mode: Impulsive.
Structure: Motive.
Position: Wave (5) of C.
Direction: Upside within wave (5).
Details:
- Alibaba is moving higher within wave (5) of Primary wave C, suggesting a long-term corrective phase retracing the 2021 decline.
- Resistance is expected around $168, where wave C could equal wave A.

One-hour chart analysis

Function: Trend.
Mode: Impulsive.
Structure: Motive.
Position: Wave 1 of (5).
Direction: Upside within wave (5).
Details:
- Alibaba continues higher within wave (5), nearing completion of wave 1 of (5).
- A pullback in wave 2 is expected, providing an opportunity to assess whether the move is wave 1 of (5) or the completion of wave (5) itself.
- Upside potential may be limited as resistance approaches.

Conclusion

This Elliott Wave analysis evaluates trend structures across various equities, highlighting potential resistance and retracement levels. For Alibaba (BABA), the focus remains on wave (5), with a key resistance at $168 that could mark the end of the corrective rally.

Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. (BABA) Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

Author

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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