XLF reaction before and after reaching the blue box area

Elliott Wave Forecast Team ElliottWave-Forecast.com

In this technical blog, we are going to take a look at the past performance of 1 hour Elliott Wave Charts of XLF a Financial ETF, which we presented to members at elliottwave-forecast.com. In which, the rally from 05 August 2024 lows, showed the higher high sequence in higher time frame charts favored more strength. Also, the right side tag pointed higher against $40.50 low seen on 8.05.2024 low called for more upside. We will explain the structure & forecast below:

XLF one-hour Elliott Wave chart from 9.11.2024

XLF 1 hour Elliott Wave Chart from 9.11.2024 Post-Market update, in which the ETF ended the 5 waves rally from 8.05.2024 low at $45.88 high. Down from there, the XLF made a pullback to correct that cycle. The pullback unfolded as a double three structure and managed to reach $43.57-$42.52 100%-161.8% Fibonacci extension area of W-X. Thus provided buying opportunity to our members at the blue box area looking for the next extension higher or for 3 wave reaction higher at least.

XLF one-hour Elliott Wave chart from 9.15.2024

Here’s 1 Hour Elliott Wave Chart from 9.15.2024 Weekend update, in which the ETF is showing reaction higher taking place from the blue box area. And shortly after taking the trade the ETF bounced strongly & allowed longs to get into a risk-free position. However, a break above $45.88 area is yet to be seen to confirm the next extension higher & avoid double correction lower.

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