Alphatrends Technical Analysis - Brian Shannon
Brian Shannon analyzes Nebius stock, which has broken out of its trading range but remains choppy. He recommends waiting for a pullback to the $250 level or below for a lower-risk entry point using volume-weighted average price (VWAP) as a reference.
Summary
Brian Shannon provides technical analysis on Nebius, noting that while the stock has broken its range, the price action has been choppy and he expresses reluctance to chase the current move. He outlines a specific trading strategy for the following day: he will monitor for a pullback toward the $250 price level, potentially slightly lower. Shannon identifies this potential pullback area as significant because it would align with the 2-day volume-weighted average price (VWAP). He explains that if this pullback materializes and the stock then moves back above the daily VWAP, this would create a lower-risk entry opportunity with potential upside continuation. His price targets include at minimum the trend line resistance, with the possibility of the stock moving significantly higher beyond that level. The analysis demonstrates a disciplined approach to entry timing, using technical levels and volume-weighted metrics to identify optimal risk-reward scenarios rather than entering on the initial breakout.
Key Insights
- Nebius has broken out of its range but Shannon is reluctant to chase the current price due to choppy market conditions
- The $250 level represents a potential pullback zone that aligns with the 2-day volume-weighted average price
- A low-risk entry would occur if the stock pulls back to this level and then breaks back above the daily VWAP
- The immediate upside target is at least the trend line resistance, with potential for significantly higher prices beyond that
- Shannon plans to reassess the setup the following morning near market open to identify optimal entry timing
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Transcript
[0:01] It's I mean it's a little late today, but Nebius uh you know broke its range and it's just been so choppy here. I' I'd be reluctant to chase it. Um tomorrow if we can see it kind of pull back down towards this 250, maybe a little bit under then we could see it get going. So I'll be looking at this one tomorrow morning uh close to the open to see if maybe it can pull back to the uh you know what would at that point be the 2-day volume weighted average price and then get back above the daily VWAPS for a lowrisk entry and continuation at least up to this trend line if not…
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