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PayPal (PYPL) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Oversold industry
Daily :The price has risen above the Parabolic SAR20 Day Moving Average has crossed above the 50 Day Moving AverageThe price is close to the moving average in the center of the Bollinger BandsThe period of low volatility of the stock price
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It was the negative week for the PayPal (PYPL). During the week, the PYPL gave back -0.10 points, or -0.22%, and closed at 45.24 on Friday, April 10, 2026. Weekly volume was -19% below average.

PYPL is a member of Data Processing & Outsourced Services Industry. Data Processing & Outsourced Services is the ninth most oversold industry. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.

Long-term trend: [See PYPL long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on December 9, 2024 at 93.66 and reached 38.46 on February 12, 2026. PYPL lost 55.20 points, or 58.94%, in 61 weeks. The price is now at the 12.28% retracement level.

Medium-term trend: [See PYPL medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on July 28, 2025 at 79.50 and reached 38.46 on February 12, 2026. PYPL lost 41.04 points, or 51.62%, in 28 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 28.70 and resistance is at 78.72. A Broadening Descending 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 Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.

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

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since October 31, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See PYPL short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on February 12, 2026 at 38.46 and reached 48.50 on February 25, 2026. PYPL gained -10.04 points, or -26.11%, in 13 days. The chart has formed a Descending Triangle chart pattern. The trend support level is at 44.04 and resistance is at 45.86. A Descending Triangle is a variation of triangle formation that has a flat support line and falling resistance line. The lower highs indicate the decreasing demand and give the descending triangle definitive bearish bias. A Descending Triangle usually represents a distribution stage in bearish market. A Descending Triangle is considered to be a continuation pattern, especially in a down trend, but it may also mark a reversal in an uptrend. Use the following link to access a Descending Triangle chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Descending Triangle pattern in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See PYPL daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since February 18, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting stronger.

During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.

The price is close to the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The distance between the Bollinger Bands is falling, and it was 5.84% on Friday. It is 64.57% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.

During the last week, the 20 Day Moving Average has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. 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) 55.64
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 29.20
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 66.55
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 64.33
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.29
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 28.33
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 71.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 39.17
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 36.06
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -5.77
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 46.53
Weekly Trendline Resistance 45.86
Daily Stochastic Crossing 45.51
Price 45.24
20 Day Moving Average 44.99
50 Day Moving Average 44.68
Parabolic System 44.59
Weekly Trendline Support 44.04
Lower Bollinger Band 43.90
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 42.55
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Information Technology 3
Industry Data Processing & Outsourced Services 9
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 43.33
Low Date 03/20/2026
High 46.44
High Date 04/06/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Descending Triangle
Status Valid
Resistance 45.86
Support 44.04
Low 38.46
Low Date 02/12/2026
High 48.50
High Date 02/25/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 78.72
Support 28.70
High 79.50
High Date 07/28/2025
Low 38.46
Low Date 02/12/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 93.66
High Date 12/09/2024
Low 38.46
Low Date 02/12/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 50.25
Low Date 10/27/2023
High 93.66
High Date 12/09/2024
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