Hello friends,
Welcome back to another daily breakdown at AppleTree360. Today is May 8, and we’re taking a closer look at Apple Inc. (AAPL) to assess what’s brewing on the charts.
We’ve also shared a quick video update on our YouTube Channel, so don’t forget to check that out for the visuals behind this analysis.
Apple’s Price Action: 4-Hour Chart Tells the Story
Let’s focus on the 4-hour chart, where each candlestick represents four hours of trading. On May 8, we observed four important bars at 4 AM, 8 AM, 12 PM, and 4 PM. Together, they reflect a classic pattern developing:
- Apple has been printing lower highs and lower lows, a sign that bears were in control for the past few sessions.
- However, that trend may be slowing. We’re now in a range where price action is stabilizing, roughly between $198 to $200.
- If this level holds and we see a break above $200, there’s a real opportunity for a short-term bounce.
Trade Set-Up: What to Look For
If Apple breaks above the current resistance area around $200, it could trigger a quick move of 3% to 4% in the short term. This would be either:
- A retracement trade, where the price recovers part of the recent decline, or
- The early stages of a reversal, depending on how volume and momentum follow through.
What gives this trade potential:
- Bears have shown signs of exhaustion.
- Bulls are beginning to test the strength at this key range.
- If momentum kicks in, we could even see targets near $215, which would confirm a deeper reversal.
Key Levels and Timeframes
- Watch Friday and Monday: These sessions are likely to confirm whether Apple will continue consolidating or start breaking out.
- Entry level: A clean break and hold above $200
- Short-term target: Around $206–$208
- Extended target (if trend reversal confirmed): Up to $215+
Final Thoughts
This is a tactical opportunity—ideal for short-term traders or swing traders looking for setups within the broader market. Always remember to monitor momentum and volume; those will help confirm whether it’s just a bounce or the start of something bigger.
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