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WBC Elliott Wave analysis [Video]

ASX: WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION - WBC Elliott Wave Technical Analysis TradingLounge.

Greetings,

Today's Elliott Wave analysis provides an updated perspective on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) focusing on WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION (WBC).

Our analysis indicates that ASX: WBC may have completed a Triangle pattern, suggesting an upward movement. This evaluation also highlights key price levels to help traders determine whether this scenario remains valid, when it is invalidated, and when a bullish confirmation trend is likely to emerge.

WBC (one day chart, semilog scale)

  • Function: Major Trend (Minute degree, navy).

  • Mode: Motive.

  • Structure: Impulse.

  • Position: Wave (v) - orange of Wave ((v)) - navy.

Details:

Our analysis identifies a Triangle pattern, with the fourth wave recently completing at a low of 31.59. This setup is followed by the (v) - orange wave, which has begun unfolding in an upward direction. The target price is projected to reach around 36.49 or as high as the upper edge of the channel.

For this scenario to remain valid, the price must stay above 31.59.

  • Invalidation point: 31.59.

Chart

WBC (four-hour chart)

  • Function: Major Trend (Minor degree, grey).

  • Mode: Motive.

  • Structure: Impulse.

  • Position: Wave (v) - orange.

Details:

The Triangle formation appears to have completed, with the price pushing above the end of wave d - grey. In the short term, the price is expected to move towards the nearest target at 0.618 Fibonacci ratio of wave (v) to wave (i).

  • Invalidation point: 31.59.

Chart

Conclusion:

Our Elliott Wave analysis for ASX: WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION - WBC provides key insights into current market trends, helping traders make informed decisions. By identifying critical price levels that validate or invalidate our wave count, we enhance confidence in our forecast.

By integrating these technical factors, we deliver a professional and objective perspective on market trends, equipping traders with actionable insights for effective decision-making.

Technical analyst:

Hua (Shane) Cuong, CEWA-M (Master’s Designation).

ASX: Westpac Banking Corporation - WBC Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

Author

Peter Mathers

Peter Mathers

TradingLounge

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

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