Cocoa trades down amid short-term selling pressure

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Cocoa down 2.56% today to $5,682

Highlights

Third-quarter cocoa grindings in Asia increased, indicating higher industrial demand for cocoa beans.
Processing volumes in Europe and Asia exceeded forecasts, showing a stronger than expected global recovery in cocoa product demand.
Cocoa trades below key moving averages with sellers dominating intraday momentum, expected to fluctuate between $5,476 and $5,887 in the next 2 to 3 days.

Rising grindings and demand clash with persistent selling pressure

The Cocoa Association of Asia reported a rise in third-quarter cocoa grindings, reflecting heightened industrial demand for cocoa beans. Cocoa processing volumes in both Europe and Asia also surpassed market expectations, indicating a stronger-than-anticipated recovery in global demand for cocoa products, according to Bloomberg. While these figures point to positive fundamental momentum on the demand side, price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Technical boundaries hold as mixed momentum tempers outlook

On the H4 chart, CC/USD trades below both the MA-20 and MA-50, signaling persistent selling pressure in the short and medium term, while the MA-200 remains below current levels and provides long-term support. The Ichimoku Kijun is set at $5,787 and forms immediate resistance, with support seen at $5,476. Among momentum indicators, MACD gives a Strong Buy signal and ADX remains in Buy, while RSI is also in Buy territory. However, Stoch RSI and CCI are Neutral, and Bull/Bear Power indicates overbought conditions that point to prevailing intraday buying activity. The Awesome Oscillator is Neutral, not confirming a clear trend direction.

Downside bias prevails amid range-bound volatility forecast

Over the next 2f3 trading days, price is expected to remain volatile within the $5,476 to $5,887 range. There is a 30% probability of an upward move, while the likelihood of continued downside stands at 70%, suggesting a reversal is less likely. The baseline scenario is for CC/USD to consolidate inside the indicated corridor; a break above $5,787 resistance would shift the bias toward a test of the upper range, whereas a drop below $5,476 could accelerate the current downtrend.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, believes the fundamentals for cocoa are improving, driven by stronger than expected industrial demand in Asia and Europe. He sees recent grindings data as a positive signal for future price stability, despite current technical weakness and prevailing selling pressure. Fundamental momentum may begin to offset negative sentiment if key resistance levels are reclaimed. However, consolidation within the present range is likely near term. "If buyers can push cocoa above $5,787, I see potential for renewed upside, but for now, patience is warranted as the market digests these demand signals."

Earlier, analysts noted that cocoa was consolidating within a defined range due to strong demand and ongoing technical support. The current analysis adds a new dimension, as rising grindings and processing volumes underscore underlying demand strength, yet sustained technical weakness means traders should closely monitor the $5,787 resistance for signs of a shift in momentum.

Source of Data: CC Price Analysis by TU

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