Will copper price sustain rebound as buyer support keeps the range intact?

Will copper price sustain rebound as buyer support keeps the range intact?
Copper slips 0.04% to $6.37 today

Copper (HG) is trading at $6.3752 after a slight move lower on the day. The asset remains positioned above its key moving averages, reflecting underlying support across short, medium, and long-term trend gauges.

HG price prediction
24H 0.46%
$6.4054
48H 0.27%
$6.3933
7D 0.79%
$6.4261
1M -2.32%
$6.2282
3M -7.49%
$5.8982
6M 2.89%
$6.5602
12M 22.49%
$7.8097
Current price: $ 6.376 -0.002000 0.03%
Real-time Data 09:48
Daily range 6.3330 Arrow from to Icon 6.4165
Weekly range 6.1020 Arrow from to Icon 6.4435
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Highlights

  • Copper sustains a bullish structure as price remains above key short-, medium-, and long-term moving averages.
  • Momentum and trend indicators show strong buy signals, though some mixed signals suggest caution amid mild overbought conditions.
  • Price is likely to consolidate between $6.2988 and $6.4516; a breakout above $6.3878 could trigger further gains.

Divergent momentum as strong buying conflicts with oscillator signal

On the daily chart, HG trades above the 20-period, 50-period, and 200-period moving averages. The Ichimoku Kijun level at $6.3878 stands as immediate resistance. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) signals strong buy momentum while the Average Directional Index (ADX) confirms a bullish intraday structure. Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Stochastic RSI highlight growing buyer interest and flag mild overbought conditions. The Commodity Channel Index (CCI) is neutral, and Bull/Bear Power shows strong buying presence. However, the Awesome Oscillator issues a strong sell signal, revealing a divergence across momentum indicators.

Range consolidation expected as breakout triggers remain key

Over the next two to three trading days, HG is projected to remain in a volatility band between $6.2988 and $6.4516. The highest probability scenario is price consolidation within this range. A sustained breakout above $6.3878 could clear resistance and accelerate buying, while a decline below $6.2988 would open the door to a deeper pullback.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, views copper’s current technical setup as cautiously constructive despite mixed momentum signals. He notes strong support above key moving averages, but emphasizes that diverging indicators suggest limited upside and a risk of pullback. Price is likely to consolidate between $6.2988 and $6.4516, with a breakout or breakdown defining the next move. "Until $6.3878 is cleared or $6.2988 breaks, I remain on the sidelines and prefer defensive positioning."

Earlier, analysts noted that copper maintained a positive technical bias, supported by resilient price action and ongoing buyer strength. This latest analysis further supports that view, but heightened indicator divergence and overbought signals mean traders should closely watch for a confirmed breakout above $6.3878 or a downside move below $6.2988 to signal the next directional trend.

The information is based on forecasts and does not constitute investment advice or a guarantee of future results. Market conditions may change. See our Disclaimer and Editorial Integrity for details.
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