Silver trades sideways as immediate resistance limits upside momentum

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Silver slides 0.87% today to $57.66

Highlights

XAG/USD faces sustained downside momentum, trading below key moving averages across short, medium, and long-term timeframes.
Price action shows intraday seller dominance despite conflicting oscillators, with momentum indicators split and volatility remaining moderate.
The pair is expected to consolidate between $57.07 support and $58.25 resistance over the next 2-3 days, with increased downside risk.

Mixed momentum signals as sellers control intraday trade

On the technical front, XAG/USD is trading beneath the MA-20 and MA-50 on the 1-hour chart and remains well below the MA-200 on the daily timeframe. The Ichimoku Kijun currently sits at $57.86, serving as immediate resistance. MACD signals a strong buy, but other indicators are mixed, with RSI at 46.01 (Sell), ADX neutral, Stoch RSI showing an oversold condition, and both CCI and Awesome Oscillator also neutral. Bull/Bear Power indicates that sellers dominate the intraday action.

Range-bound outlook as downside risk outweighs bullish scenario

Over the next two to three trading days, price action is expected to consolidate within a volatility band of $57.07 to $58.25. The probability of an upward move is estimated at 32%, while the likelihood of a downward move is higher. The baseline scenario favors sideways consolidation within the defined range, with a potential bullish breakout above $57.86 or a bearish continuation if support at $57.07 is breached.

Anton Kharitonov, analyst at Traders Union, sees persistent technical weakness in Silver (XAG) as it holds beneath key moving averages and is pressured by sellers. He notes the lack of news catalysts and the dominance of bearish sentiment on the intraday chart. The analyst maintains a defensive stance, expecting consolidation between $57.07 and $58.25 in the short term. "Until Silver reclaims the $57.86 resistance, I remain cautious and would avoid aggressive long positions."

Earlier, analysts noted that silver was experiencing persistent downside momentum with traders exhibiting caution amid shifting technical signals. The current setup reinforces this cautious outlook, with sideways consolidation favored and traders advised to monitor for a decisive move above $57.86 or below $57.07 as the next catalyst.

Source of Data: XAG Price Analysis by TU

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