Apples Don't Fall Far From the Tree, But WHY Did This One Fall??Good afternoon, Traders.
There's an old saying that "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree." Well...this week, the Apple definitely fell.
Actually...it didn't just fall. It dropped more than 10% after earnings. Now, if you were holding that move, that's a whole lot of iPhones disappearing from your portfolio in a single day!
So what happened? Did Wall Street suddenly decide Apple isn't a great company anymore? Of course not. Apple didn't fall because Tim Cook forgot how to make iPhones overnight.
It fell because price had wandered so far away from institutional demand that the market needed to come back and clean up the mess. It's like, while everybody wanted to talk about earnings, the chart was over in the corner whispering, "I hope you all are finished! Because I'm still headed to that Weekly Demand Zone."
This is another clear case of where the structure had already told us this pullback was coming. And if you had eyes to see what the structure was saying, you could have seen it coming too! And before you start to say, "oh, yeah...it's easy to say that after it already fell", just look at ANY of our posts here, @AkeelahTraders, and specific thoughts on Apple on Earnings Day, and you can see that there is a systematic way of reading the markets that we highlight, teach and trade consistently.
Most traders fail to recognize that markets don't just keep climbing forever. Healthy bull markets need healthy pullbacks. If a market keeps running higher without ever coming back to absorb liquidity, it eventually becomes unstable. Think about somebody running a marathon. If they sprint the first 20 miles without ever slowing down, you already know how that story is going to end.
Markets work the same way. Eventually they have to pull back, catch their breath, absorb liquidity, and decide whether there's enough institutional buying left to continue.
That's exactly what Apple had been doing.
If you look at the Weekly chart, Apple had pushed up to $342...nearly 15% extended above the Weekly Demand Zone between $275 and $302. From a market structure standpoint, that imbalance had been sitting there for weeks. Long before Thursday's earnings report, I would have told you that this market needed to come back and deal with that liquidity if the larger bullish trend was going to remain healthy.
So while everyone else was debating earnings estimates, AI announcements, analyst upgrades, and whether Apple would "beat expectations," I was looking at something much simpler.
I wasn't asking whether Apple was going to beat earnings. I was asking a much simpler question... 'Where is my Institutional Demand and how far has price wandered away it?' That's the question that mattered.
The earnings selloff didn't create some brand-new bearish trend. It simply became the catalyst that delivered the pullback the Weekly structure had already been asking for. BUT...something else interesting happened in the process. As price fell, it also created a Daily Break of Structure by closing below the Daily Demand Zone around $323-$329. That's important because the Weekly chart tells me where we're likely going. The Daily chart tells me how we're likely to get there
From here, I would normally expect to see price either:
1. Continue working deeper into the Weekly Demand Zone with one or more Daily closes. Once there, I'd expect price to spend some time consolidating. That's where I'll be looking to see whether real institutional buyers begin stepping in.
2. Attempt a retest of that broken Daily Demand Zone back up at ~$323. If sellers reject that retest, then this current pullback can continue working deeper into the Weekly Demand Zone between $275 and $302, which has been my primary target all along.
Now, let's keep this in perspective. The Weekly structure is still bullish and we have NOT had a Weekly Break of Structure. If buyers fail to defend this Weekly Demand Zone and we eventually get a true Weekly Break of Structure DOWN, then the conversation changes completely. At that point, my attention immediately shifts to the Weekly and Daily Demand Source around $245-$250, because that becomes the next major institutional objective.
Until then...
I'm simply watching the market do exactly what healthy markets have always done. I'd rather ignore the news and hype and spend my time reading the plan the market already wrote. I'll let you decide for yourself which one you will do.
Trade what you SEE...
Not what you THINK.
So, how do you like them apples??? I'd love to hear your thoughts. 
Short
AAPL | The Call Delivered — $317 Hit, Then All-Time Highs
By analyzing the #AAPL (Apple) chart, we can see that price didn't just reach our target — it obliterated it. This is the final chapter of a plan we mapped out in two prior ideas. First, we called the pullback into the strong Daily Order Block and pointed to the reaction higher toward our defined liquidity:
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Then, as the correction completed, we confirmed the ABC was done and set our eyes on the buy-side liquidity at $317 :
. Apple has since not only tapped that level but powered clean through it to print a fresh all-time high near $339.5 .
📊 The Move We Called
The plan played out to perfection, step by step. Price reacted from the strong Daily Order Block / Flip Zone exactly as we flagged in the first idea, completed the ABC correction where we mapped it in the second, and then launched with force — first taking out our buy-side liquidity target at $317.36 , then continuing its aggressive climb to a new record high around $339.5 . That's the entire multi-stage move we outlined, delivered and then some. Apple even briefly overtook Nvidia as the world's most valuable company along the way, pushing its market cap near $4.95 trillion.
🎯 The Bias
The bullish thesis we laid out has now fully played out — target hit and exceeded. With price at all-time highs, the structure remains firmly bullish, and the prior liquidity target at $317 now flips into a potential support region on any pullback. From here, price is in full discovery mode above $317, and I'll be watching how it behaves into the upcoming Q3 earnings before mapping the next liquidity objective. In my view, the trend stays constructive as long as price holds above that reclaimed $317 zone — but after a run this extended into a major event, chasing at all-time highs isn't the play; patience for the next clean setup is.
📰 Fundamental Backdrop
The breakout was powered by a genuinely strong run of catalysts. Apple surged to record highs on robust iPhone 17 sales and rising optimism around its artificial-intelligence roadmap, with the stock benefiting from a clear rotation of capital out of memory and storage names into Apple's robust financials and safe-haven stability during a broader tech pullback. The rally has been relentless — Apple is up around 20% year-to-date and roughly 56% over the past year, and it briefly overtook Nvidia as the world's most valuable company, with its market cap pushing toward $4.95 trillion. The next major catalyst is Q3 earnings on July 30 (after the close) — notably Tim Cook's final earnings call as CEO — with analysts nudging revenue estimates toward the ~$108–109 billion area. The risk to respect at these levels: valuation is stretched (P/E around 40, with some models flagging the stock as overvalued), and there's been notable insider selling in recent months — so while momentum and fundamentals both point up, the earnings print is a binary event that warrants risk management after such an extended run. For now, though, the call delivered exactly as planned: $317 reached, and then some.
This analysis will be updated as the market evolves. If this breakdown added value, drop a like 👍 and a comment 💬 to support the work — and share where you see Apple heading next! Best Regards, BigBeluga 🐳 Long
AAPL| The $317 Target In Sight—Our ABC Call Plays Out Perfectly!
By analyzing the #AAPL chart on the Daily timeframe, we can see that price has followed the exact scenario we mapped out in our previous analysis almost to perfection.
A week ago we called the pullback into the Flip Zone, identified the completed ABC correction, and set our sights on the buy-side liquidity overhead — and now, price is knocking right on the door of that target.
You can revisit the original breakdown here:
📊 Daily Timeframe
As we highlighted before, price tagged the upper Order Block, failed to hold, and dropped into the higher-probability Flip Zone ( $274.84 – $287.25 ), lining up perfectly with the 0.5 equilibrium at $281.41 . That pullback completed as a clean three-wave ABC correction — wave (a) down, the (b) bounce, and the (c) tap into the Flip Zone and the liquidity ($$$) resting inside it.
From that exact zone, buyers stepped in with force. Price printed the bullish reaction we were waiting for and has since ripped higher, currently trading around $312.66 — now just a hair below the buy-side liquidity (BSL) target at $317.36 . This is textbook: react from demand, complete the correction, and drive into the liquidity above.
🎯 The Bias
The plan is playing out cleanly. As long as price holds above the Flip Zone, my expectation is for a final push into the BSL at $317.36 — a level that also sits just under the 52-week high at $317.40, making it a magnet and a battle zone at the same time. A decisive break and close above it would open the door to fresh highs and continuation, while rejection there would be natural given how far price has travelled. The whole bullish structure stays valid above the Protected Low at $243.04 . For the full original roadmap that set this all up, check our previous idea linked above 👆
📰 Fundamental Backdrop
This move higher is backed by a genuinely strong run of catalysts. Apple reclaimed the $300 level with a powerful ~4.6% surge on July 2, driven by reports it's in talks with Chinese memory chipmakers (CXMT and YMTC) to secure supply amid a global memory shortage — a move aimed at protecting margins as component costs spike. On top of that, Broadcom just announced an expanded partnership to supply Apple with custom ASIC silicon through 2031, reinforcing the long-term hardware roadmap. Attention now turns to fiscal Q3 earnings on July 30, where margin guidance and the first read on iPhone 18 demand (plus the anticipated foldable) will be the key catalysts. With analysts pointing to average selling price increases driven by AI features, the fundamental tailwind aligns neatly with the bullish technical structure — though the earnings print remains the next major test.
This analysis will be updated as the market evolves. If this breakdown added value, drop a like 👍 and a comment 💬 to support the work — and share where you see Apple heading next! Best Regards, BigBeluga 🐳 AAPL STILL WANTS TO EAT THAT $300 TARGETApple is currently trading at a pivotal zone. There is a divergent high at 288, which was placed the week of December 1st, 2025, and crucial support at about 260. Most seasoned Elliott Wave analysts would hear that and call bearish, but I would not jump to conclusions so fast, and here is why:
- The biggest factor that everyone should question here is AAPL's correlation to the S&P 500. Take a look at SPY, which has recently made a new all-time high and is hesitantly trading in the zone of that new high. AAPL is currently the second-largest holding in the S&P 500 and is notorious for closely tracking the SPY. So you must ask yourself, why has AAPL not made a new all-time high yet? The answer to that is probably simpler and related to upcoming earnings and the related dealer positioning. That said, hitting that 300 target and making one more push to the upside to take out that 300 target is not out of the question.
- Looking at options flow, there is a very large open interest of call buying activity at $300. And when looking at weekly options activity, two expiration dates suggest that the target could be hit, between 5/15/2026 and 6/18/2026.
- Lastly, if 288 was the completion of something more meaningful, and we are currently in a more meaningful correction, higher volume and less hesitation in the bearish price action.
So, from here, I would look for volume to dictate interest in higher prices, and support at 260 to hold, for a trip to 300. $AAPL Two-Way Plan: Sell Strength, Buy Structure🍎 ASSET OVERVIEW
Asset: NASDAQ:AAPL — Apple Inc.
Exchange: NASDAQ
Style: Swing Trade
Market Context: Extended price action near resistance with overbought signals, followed by potential mean reversion toward moving average structure.
🧠 MARKET PLAN (PROFESSIONAL + FUN VIBE)
📉 PHASE 1 — SHORT-TERM BEARISH BIAS
Price is currently overextended, sitting near a strong resistance zone with signs of buyer exhaustion.
Overbought conditions ⚠️
Resistance + liquidity trap potential
Expectation: Pullback toward the moving average
📈 PHASE 2 — STRUCTURED BULLISH PULLBACK
After the retracement, trend continuation is possible if price respects the dynamic moving average support near 267.00.
This is a two-scenario plan, not prediction — react, don’t predict.
🎯 EXECUTION LEVELS
🔴 Entry (Bearish Leg)
Sell: Current price zone (into resistance / overextension)
🟢 Buy Zone (Bullish Pullback)
Buy: Near Moving Average Support @ 267.00
🛑 RISK MANAGEMENT (ADJUSTABLE)
Bearish Stop Loss: @ 278.00
Bullish Stop Loss: @ 260.00
⚠️ Dear Ladies & Gentlemen (Thief OGs)
These stop levels are reference points only.
Risk management is personal — adjust position size and stops based on your own strategy and risk tolerance.
🎯 TARGETS
📉 Bearish Objective
Target: Near Dynamic Moving Average Support @ 267.00
📈 Bullish Continuation Objective
Target: 288.00
🚨 Strong resistance + prior overbought zone suggests partial profit booking is smart.
Market gives, market takes — protect gains.
⚠️ Dear Ladies & Gentlemen (Thief OGs)
These targets are not mandatory — manage profits at your discretion.
🔗 RELATED PAIRS & CORRELATED WATCHLIST
Keeping an eye on correlated instruments can confirm or invalidate this setup:
NASDAQ:NDX / PEPPERSTONE:NAS100 📊
Apple is a heavyweight — weakness or strength here directly impacts AAPL momentum.
SP:SPX / AMEX:SPY 🏦
Broad market risk sentiment helps confirm pullback sustainability.
NASDAQ:QQQ 🚀
Tech ETF correlation — divergence may signal early reversal or continuation.
NASDAQ:MSFT & NASDAQ:NVDA 🧠
Relative strength comparison within mega-cap tech.
🧩 KEY TAKEAWAYS
Trade the reaction, not emotions
Respect moving average dynamics
Scale wisely, protect capital
No single bias — adapt with structure
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This is a thief-style trading strategy just for fun 🎭
Educational & entertainment purposes only — not financial advice.
Always do your own analysis and manage risk responsibly.
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#PriceAction #MarketStructure #RiskManagement #TraderCommunity
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Is Apple Stock $APPL About To Crash Hard?Apple. Yes, one of the most liquid, most loved, and most worshipped stocks on the planet is about to teach retail traders a very expensive lesson. And no, you don’t need fundamentals, Bloomberg breaks, or Tim Cook whispers. You just need supply and demand imbalances, price action… and a little patience — the hardest skill ever created by nature.
Let’s dive into why AAPL could drop like a stone straight into the next monthly demand level. And yes… smaller timeframes can turn us into absolute dummies, so today I’ll save you from yourself.
Apple. The king of liquidity. The heavyweight champion of market capitalization. The stock that every beginner wants to buy… usually at the worst possible moment, of course.
And today, we’re going to talk about what really matters for the next years — the monthly supply and demand structure, not the tiny little M15 candles that make us behave like confused chickens.
Why Apple Is Setting Up a Major Drop (Again)
AAPL has been in a long-term bullish trend for years, but what many traders forget is this:
👉 Rallies eventually need to correct.
👉 Big imbalances act like magnets.
👉 Smaller timeframe “signals” make people behave like total dummies. Short 
AAPL at Dynamic Support: Trade the Bounce!🍎 AAPL Swing/Day Trade: The Great Apple Heist Plan 🚨
Asset: AAPL (Apple Inc. Stock)
Market: US Stock
MarketVibe: Bullish, sneaky, and ready to loot some profits! 💰
📜 The Master Plan: Bullish EMA Pullback Heist
🎯 Strategy: We're pulling off a slick Double Exponential Moving Average (DEMA) pullback plan, targeting a breakout at dynamic support levels. Think of it as a high-stakes caper where we sneak in, grab the profits, and escape before the market knows what hit it! 😎
🔑 Key Setup Details:
Chart Setup: AAPL is showing a bullish setup with a DEMA pullback, signaling a potential swing or day trade opportunity.
Dynamic Line: We’re eyeing the DEMA as our guiding star 🌟 for entries and exits.
🚪 Entry: The Sneaky Thief Layering Strategy
🔍 How to Enter: Deploy the Thief Layering Strategy with multiple buy limit orders to maximize your entry precision:
🤑 Buy Limit Layers: Place orders at $227, $228, $229, $230 (or add more layers based on your risk appetite — you’re the mastermind here!).
💡 Pro Tip: Feel free to adjust entry levels to suit your style. The market’s your playground, so pick your spot!
🛑 Stop Loss: Protect Your Loot!
⚠️ Thief SL: Set your stop loss at $224 post-breakout to guard your stash.
Note: Dear Ladies & Gentlemen (Thief OGs 🕵️♂️), this SL is a suggestion. Adjust it based on your strategy and risk tolerance. You’re in charge of your heist, so protect your loot your way!
🎯 Target: Hit the Jackpot & Escape!
💥 Profit Target: Aim for $248, where a high-voltage resistance wall ⚡️ awaits, potentially paired with overbought conditions and a sneaky trap. Grab your profits and vanish before the market catches on!
Note: Dear Thief OGs, this target is a suggestion. Set your TP based on your goals and risk management. Take the money and run at your own discretion! 😏
👀 Related Pairs to Watch (Correlations & Opportunities)
To boost your heist, keep an eye on these correlated assets:
NASDAQ:MSFT (Microsoft): Tech giant with similar market moves to AAPL. If AAPL’s bullish, MSFT might follow suit. Watch for parallel DEMA pullbacks.
NASDAQ:QQQ (Invesco QQQ ETF): Tracks the Nasdaq-100, where AAPL is a heavy hitter. QQQ’s trend can confirm AAPL’s bullish momentum.
AMEX:SPY (SPDR S&P 500 ETF): Broad market index. If SPY’s trending up, it supports AAPL’s bullish case.
Key Correlation Insight: AAPL often moves in tandem with tech-heavy indices like QQQ. A bullish QQQ or MSFT can reinforce confidence in this trade setup.
⚡ Why This Setup Rock
Bullish Momentum: DEMA pullback signals a strong continuation pattern.
Layered Entries: Multiple limit orders reduce risk and increase flexibility.
Clear Risk Management: Defined SL and TP keep your heist disciplined.
Market Context: Tech sector strength (check QQQ/MSFT) supports AAPL’s upward move.
⚠️ Risk Disclaimer
Dear Thief OGs, this is not financial advice. The market’s a wild place, and you’re the master of your trades. Set your SL and TP based on your own risk tolerance and strategy. Steal profits wisely! 😎
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APPL Breakout Play: Ride Momentum w/ $250 Calls
# 🚀 APPL Swing Trade Setup (2025-09-07)
**Bias:** 🔥 Bullish (multi-timeframe momentum confirmed)
**Conviction:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (75%)
### 📊 Key Takeaways
* ✅ Daily RSI = 73.3 → strong momentum
* ✅ Multi-timeframe alignment → bullish trend continuation
* ⚠️ Volume = \~1.0x avg → breakout needs confirmation
* ⚖️ Options flow = neutral (C/P \~1.0) → no big institutional push
* 🌐 VIX \~15 → low vol = cheap calls
---
### 🎯 Trade Plan
* **Instrument:** \$APPL
* **Direction:** CALL (single-leg)
* **Strike:** \$250
* **Expiry:** 2025-09-19
* **Entry Price:** 0.78 (ask)
* **Profit Target:** 1.56 (≈100% gain)
* **Stop Loss:** 0.47 (\~40% risk)
* **Size:** 1 contract (adjust to 2% account risk)
* **Entry Timing:** Open (or breakout > \$241.5 + volume)
---
### 🧠 Rationale
* \$250 strike = liquid (OI 36k+) & balanced delta/liquidity
* Low VIX keeps theta drag manageable (12 DTE)
* Upside continuation likely toward \$246–\$250 zone
* Defined risk/reward w/ simple naked call
---
### ⚠️ Risks
* ❌ Failed breakout → fast premium decay
* ⏳ Time decay accelerates after 7–8 DTE
* 📰 Macro/news shocks = whipsaw risk
---
## 📌 TRADE DETAILS (JSON)
```json
{
"instrument": "APPL",
"direction": "call",
"strike": 250.0,
"expiry": "2025-09-19",
"confidence": 0.75,
"profit_target": 1.56,
"stop_loss": 0.47,
"size": 1,
"entry_price": 0.78,
"entry_timing": "open",
"signal_publish_time": "2025-09-07 13:19:26 EDT"
}
```
Long 
AAPL Weekly Options: $240 Call in Play!
# 🍏💥 AAPL \$240 Call Weekly Trade Setup (Aug 18, 2025) 🚀🔥
### **Market Snapshot**
📊 **Daily RSI / Weekly RSI:** Falling → Neutral ⚖️
📉 **Volume:** Weak (0.6x vs last week) 🚨
🔥 **Options Flow:** Strong bullish calls (1.84 C/P ratio) 💎
✅ **Volatility:** VIX \~15 → Favorable conditions 🌈
💡 **Overall Bias:** Moderate Bullish (but cautious on volume & momentum)
---
### **Model Highlights**
* **Agreement:**
* Weak institutional volume 📉
* Strong call buying sentiment 🔥
* Falling RSI → caution ⚠️
* **Disagreement:**
* Some lean **moderate bullish** 📈
* Others advise **no trade** due to weak confirmations ❌
---
### **💥 Trade Recommendation**
🎯 **Strategy:** Naked Call
* 🍏 **Instrument:** AAPL
* 💵 **Strike:** \$240 Call
* 🗓️ **Expiry:** Aug 22, 2025
* 💰 **Entry Price:** \$0.63
* 🎯 **Profit Target:** \$1.22 (up to 100%)
* 🛑 **Stop Loss:** \$0.37
* ⏰ **Entry Timing:** Market Open
* 📈 **Confidence:** 65%
⚠️ **Risks:**
* Momentum exhaustion 💤
* Weak volume = fragile bullish setup 🚨
* Gamma risk moderate ⚖️
---
### **Trade JSON**
```json
{
"instrument": "AAPL",
"direction": "call",
"strike": 240.00,
"expiry": "2025-08-22",
"confidence": 0.65,
"profit_target": 1.22,
"stop_loss": 0.37,
"size": 1,
"entry_price": 0.63,
"entry_timing": "open",
"signal_publish_time": "2025-08-18 14:38:09 UTC-04:00"
}
```
📊 **Quick Trade Recap:**
🎯 CALL \$240 | 💵 \$0.63 → 🎯 \$1.22 | 🛑 \$0.37 | 📅 Aug 22 | 📈 65% Long 
AAPL Bull Call $242.5-- Don’t Miss Out
# 🚀 AAPL Swing Alert – 2025-08-15 🚀
**Sentiment:** Moderate Bullish
**Setup:** Call Option Trade
---
## 📈 Market Snapshot
* **Daily RSI:** Strong bullish momentum
* **Multi-Timeframe Trend:** Positive
* **Call/Put Ratio:** 1.00 → Neutral flow
* **Volume:** Weak → Watch for institutional hesitation
* **VIX:** Low → Favorable for controlled swing trades
* **Resistance:** \$235.12 → Potential consolidation or pullback
---
## ⚖️ Consensus & Conflicts
**Agreement:**
* Technical indicators support bullish outlook
* Low VIX creates favorable conditions for swing trades
**Disagreement:**
* Volume metrics: some models prefer waiting for confirmation
* Psychological & fundamental resistance levels may stall momentum
---
## 🎯 Trade Setup – AAPL CALL
**Entry Condition:** Market open
**Strike:** \$242.50
**Expiration:** 2025-08-29
**Entry Price:** \$0.90
**Confidence:** 72%
**Profit Target:** \$2.65
**Stop Loss:** \$0.85
**Key Risks:**
* Weak volume may limit momentum sustainability
* Price near \$235.12 resistance → potential pullback
* Overbought RSI → watch for corrections
---
## 📝 TRADE DETAILS (JSON)
```json
{
"instrument": "AAPL",
"direction": "call",
"strike": 242.50,
"expiry": "2025-08-29",
"confidence": 0.72,
"profit_target": 2.65,
"stop_loss": 0.85,
"size": 1,
"entry_price": 0.90,
"entry_timing": "open",
"signal_publish_time": "2025-08-15 13:34:40 UTC-04:00"
}
```
---
## 📊 Quick Reference – TradingView Ready
🎯 **Instrument:** AAPL
🔀 **Direction:** CALL (Long)
💵 **Entry Price:** \$0.90
📈 **Profit Target:** \$2.65
🛑 **Stop Loss:** \$0.85
📅 **Expiry:** 2025-08-29
📏 **Size:** 1 contract
⏰ **Entry Timing:** Market Open
🕒 **Signal Time:** 2025-08-15 13:34 EDT
---
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Long 
Apple (AAPL) Shares Surge to Four-Month HighApple (AAPL) Shares Surge to Four-Month High
According to the AAPL price chart, the stock rose to the $220 level yesterday – marking its highest point since early April.
The rally was fuelled by several bullish factors:
→ Trade developments: President Trump announced an additional 25% tariff on goods from India, but notably excluded smartphones – a key point, as a significant portion of iPhones are manufactured there.
→ Seasonal momentum: Apple is approaching its historically strong period. A new iPhone model is traditionally unveiled in September, followed by the start of the holiday shopping season and strong retail demand.
Technical Analysis of Apple (AAPL) Shares
In our previous analysis, we identified an ascending channel (marked in blue) formed by price fluctuations following the April 2025 correction. A bullish reversal (highlighted with an arrow) has provided a basis to update the channel’s slope. In this configuration, the price is now in the upper half of the channel, moving towards its upper boundary.
From a price action standpoint, AAPL's rally is characterised by aggressive upward movement, accompanied by bullish gaps. This is a notable observation, suggesting that while sellers attempted to regain control during a consolidation phase in late July, they lacked conviction – with momentum now favouring the bulls.
This resembles a failed Rounding Top bearish pattern – bulls were able to push the price higher, signalling strong demand.
Potential resistance levels:
→ Near-term: The upper boundary of the channel, reinforced by the $225 level – a price point that has previously acted as a reversal zone.
→ Longer-term: A descending trendline (marked in red), drawn across key highs from recent months.
Bulls might find support at the channel median, which is further reinforced by the former resistance level of $214.
Having risen more than 8% since the start of the week, AAPL now appears overbought in the short term. However, given the strong fundamental backdrop, any potential pullbacks might prove to be shallow.
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Apple (AAPL) Shares Jump Following Earnings ReportApple (AAPL) Shares Jump Following Earnings Report
Yesterday, after the close of the regular trading session, Apple released its earnings report, which surpassed analysts’ expectations:
→ Earnings per share: actual = $1.57, forecast = $1.43;
→ Revenue: actual = $94.04 billion, forecast = $89.35 billion.
As a result, AAPL shares surged in the post-market, rising from $207.57 to $212.51.
Media Commentary:
→ The company reported a 13% year-on-year increase in iPhone sales.
→ However, according to Tim Cook, tariffs have already cost the company $800 million and this figure could exceed $1 billion in the next quarter.
Technical Analysis of the Apple (AAPL) Stock Chart
Following the volatility in April 2025, price action has justified the construction of an ascending channel (marked in blue). The $216 level, which has acted as a key reference point since March, remains a significant resistance area, because:
→ It has consistently prevented AAPL from reaching the upper boundary of the channel;
→ Even in the wake of a strong earnings report, the price failed to break through this level in post-market trading.
If the $216 level continues to cap gains in the coming days – despite the positive report – the stock might pull back towards the median line of the blue channel (following the post-market rally). This zone often reflects a balance between supply and demand. While such a retracement would appear technically justified, it may raise concerns among shareholders, particularly when compared to the more aggressive price rallies seen in the shares of other tech giants, such as Microsoft (MSFT), as we discussed yesterday.
From a more pessimistic perspective, peak A may turn out to be yet another lower high within a broader bearish structure that has been forming on the AAPL chart since December 2024, when the stock reached its all-time high around the $260 level.
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