Apple’s reversal play: AAPL reacts higher from Elliott Wave blue box

Elliott Wave Forecast Team ElliottWave-Forecast.com

In this technical blog, we will look at the past performance of the 1-hour Elliott Wave Charts of Apple ticker symbol: AAPL. We presented to members at the elliottwave-forecast. In which, the rally from 09 April 2025 low is unfolding as an impulse structure. Showing a higher high sequence favored more upside extension to take place. Therefore, we advised members not to sell the stock & buy the dips in 3, 7, or 11 swings at the blue box areas. We will explain the structure & forecast below:

Apple one-hour Elliott Wave chart from 8.15.2025

Here’s the 1-hour Elliott wave chart from the 8.15.2025 Midday update. In which, the cycle from the 01 August 2025 low ended in wave 3 at $235.12 high. Down from there, the stock made a pullback in wave 4 to correct that cycle. The internals of that pullback unfolded as Elliott wave zigzag structure where wave ((a)) ended at $230.85 low. Wave ((b)) bounce ended at $234.28 high & wave ((c)) was expected to reach the blue box area at $229.92- $227.24. From there, buyers were expected to appear looking for the next leg higher or for a 3 wave bounce minimum.

Apple latest one-hour Elliott Wave chart from 8.18.2025

This is the latest 1-hour Elliott wave Chart from the 8.18.2025 Pre-Market update. In which the Apple is showing a reaction higher taking place, right after ending the zigzag correction within the blue box area. Allowed members to create a risk-free position shortly after taking the long position at the blue box area. However, a break above $235.12 high is still needed to confirm the next extension higher & avoid a double correction lower.

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