Apple: Technical Gap Analysis 1D (Apr. 26)

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Apple has shown great strength in its recovery from the damage caused by the corona virus (Covid-19). In this analysis, we explore a purely technical approach to Apple (AAPL), using the gap theory.

Analysis

- Gaps are areas on a chart where the price of a stock moves sharply up or down, with little or no trading in between.
- As a result, the asset's chart shows a gap in the normal price pattern
- Gaps have a tendency of getting filled.
- Thus, when we see gaps below the price during an uptrend, it indicates that there is a probability of a correction
- Apple's chart on the daily is rather choppy, and presents room for multiple gaps
- Gaps that have been filled are marked by green
- We currently see two major unfilled gaps both above and below the current price level
- While the Relative Strength Index (RSI) moves in an uptrend, creating higher lows, we have not yet broken the descending trend line
- The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) shows a potential death cross, as the bullish histogram show signs of weakened momentum

What We Believe

Based on the gap theory, given that all gaps fill, this would be the most probable scenario; we see a rejection at the descending trend line support, and as prices fill the gaps below, a double bottom is formed on the daily. Then, we see a breakout from the descending trend line resistance, and a continued bullish rally to fill the gaps above. However, it's imperative to note that gaps don't get filled all the time.

Trade Safe.