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IWM: Blue box reaction higher – Awaiting definition

In this technical blog, we will look at the past performance of the 4-hour Elliott Wave Charts of IWM. In which, the rally from the 07 April 2025 low unfolded as an 5 waves impulse structure & made a pullback. Thus suggested that ETF should find buyers in the pullbacks in 3, 7 or 11 swings. Therefore, we advised members not to sell the ETF & buy the pullbacks into the blue box areas. We will explain the structure & forecast below:

IWM Four-hour Elliott Wave chart from 11.18.2025 update

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Here’s the 4-hour Elliott wave chart from the 11.18.2025 update. In which, the ETF made a pullback towards the blue box area. The internals of that pullback unfolded as Elliott wave double three structure where wave (W) ended at $236.37 low. Wave (X) bounce ended at $246.38 high. Then wave (Y) managed to reach the blue box area at $229.87- $219.62. From there, buyers were expected to appear looking for the next leg higher or for a 3 wave bounce minimum.

IWM latest four-hour Elliott Wave chart from 11.24.2025 update

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This is the Latest 4-hour Elliott wave Chart from the 11.24.2025 update. In which the ETF is showing a reaction higher taking place, right after ending the double 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, the ETF’s awaiting definition now either to resume higher on a clear break above $252.77 October 15, 2025 peak and avoid deeper pullback.

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