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Downtrend Broken Resistance

Downtrend Broken Resistance stock alert presents a technical analysis stock market picking technique based on combination of technical indicators, stock trend analysis, trend following indicators and pattern recognition. Downtrend broken resistance stock market alert is a trend trading warning signal. It is a confirmation that long term downtrend reversal is completed and a new uptrend is establiched.

Unlike other alerts, broken resistance is not a buy/sell signal. It is rather warning signal that trend direction has changed. For entry point it is usually better to wait for pull back and retest of resistance line. This point is considered as a second chance to participate in downtrend reversal.

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F5 Networks (FFIV) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend resistance line
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overboughtPrice has crossed above the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was the negative week for the F5 Networks (FFIV). During the week, the FFIV gave back -1.19 points, or -0.44%, and closed at 268.81 on Friday, May 2, 2025. Weekly volume was 55% above average.

Long-term trend: [See FFIV long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on April 4, 2001 at 1.88 and reached 313.00 on February 18, 2025. FFIV gained -311.12 points, or -16548.94%, in 1245 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 135.21 and resistance is at 285.45. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See FFIV medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on February 18, 2025 at 313.00 and reached 227.00 on April 7, 2025. FFIV lost 86.00 points, or 27.48%, in 6 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (200.12) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. FFIV may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support line now. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See FFIV weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since March 7, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high, but getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is still strong, and momentum is beginning to wane. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See FFIV short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 227.00 and reached 271.48 on April 28, 2025. FFIV gained -44.48 points, or -19.59%, in 21 days. The price is now at the 6.00% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See FFIV daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought daily overbought Williams' Percentage Range. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since April 10, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.

During the last week, the price has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is down and daily technical indicators are overbought, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a resistance level. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 57.90
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 5.50
Strong Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 73.80
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 75.40
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.62
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 48.64
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 51.10
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 35.07
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 42.41
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 14.20
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 285.45
Upper Bollinger Band 280.95
Price 268.81
50 Day Moving Average 268.17
Daily Stochastic Crossing 267.35
20 Day Moving Average 259.09
Parabolic System 258.66
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 247.45
Lower Bollinger Band 245.81
Monthly Trendline Resistance 234.89
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Information Technology 4
Industry Communications Equipment 55
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 255.57
Low Date 04/30/2025
High 271.27
High Date 05/02/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 227.00
Low Date 04/07/2025
High 271.48
High Date 04/28/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Channel
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 234.89
Support 200.12
High 313.00
High Date 02/18/2025
Low 227.00
Low Date 04/07/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 127.05
Low Date 04/20/2023
High 313.00
High Date 02/18/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 285.45
Support 135.21
Low 1.88
Low Date 04/04/2001
High 313.00
High Date 02/18/2025
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