The Boeing Company (BA) stock has recently formed a noteworthy technical pattern that could signal a potential trend reversal. The pattern, known as a double top, occurs when a stock attempts to break through a resistance level, fails, and then tries again unsuccessfully. This often indicates that the stock may be losing upward momentum and could be poised for a downward move.
On Boeing's chart, we can observe a clear double top formation around the $178-$179 price level. The stock reached this level in late May, pulled back, and then rallied again to the same level in early June. However, on both occasions, Boeing failed to break through this resistance and was sharply rejected, suggesting that sellers are stepping in at these prices. What's particularly significant about Boeing's double top is the price action that followed the second failed breakout attempt. The stock not only reversed lower, but it also decisively broke below several key support levels, including the previous support at $175 and the 50-day moving average. This breakdown reinforces the bearish implications of the double top pattern.
Other technical indicators are aligning with the bearish outlook suggested by the double top. The Relative Strength Index (RSI), which was approaching overbought territory near the peaks of the double top, has now turned lower, indicating waning bullish momentum. Given these technical signals, traders might consider setting up a short trade in Boeing to profit from potential further downside. The well-defined double top pattern and subsequent breakdown provide a clear entry point for such a trade. If the stock continues to trend lower as the pattern suggests, the next significant support level around $173 could serve as a reasonable profit target. To manage risk, a stop loss could be placed just above the top of the pattern, allowing the trade to be exited with a small loss if Boeing unexpectedly reverses higher.
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