Cocoa trades flat after price holds above $5,791 support

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Cocoa gains 0.88% to $5,852 today

Highlights

Reduced cocoa supplies from the Ivory Coast have led market participants to expect tighter inventories.
US and UK cocoa futures posted two consecutive sessions of rising prices driven by anticipated supply shortfalls.
Cocoa maintains bullish technical momentum with price up 0.88% at $5,852 and a projected range of $5,672 to $6,032 over the next two to three trading days.

Price rally accelerates as Ivory Coast supply concerns grow

Signals of reduced cocoa supplies from the Ivory Coast have influenced trading, with supply constraints from this major producer prompting market participants to anticipate tighter inventories. According to Inkl, these developments have led to two consecutive sessions of rising prices for both US and UK cocoa futures. The market’s adjustment to expected supply shortfalls remains the primary driver behind recent trading activity, as participants respond to these evolving fundamentals.

Buyer dominance persists with mixed momentum and rising volatility

Technical analysis shows CC trading above the MA-20 ($5,732) and MA-50 ($5,739) on the H4 timeframe, and well above the MA-200 ($4,625) on the daily chart. The nearest support is defined by the Ichimoku Kijun at $5,791. Momentum indicators are mixed: the MACD signals a buy, the ADX is neutral, Stochastic RSI is bullish, and the RSI stands at 52.32 (Buy). The CCI and Awesome Oscillator are both neutral, while Bull/Bear Power reflects buyer dominance alongside overbought conditions. A $114 downside gap was recorded at the session open, suggesting high intraday volatility. Overall, oscillators promote a bullish intraday bias, but neutral readings for CCI and ADX warrant ongoing caution.

Upside favored as range-bound trading and consolidation expected

Looking toward the next two to three trading days, the expected price range for CC is $5,672 to $6,032, reflecting a volatility band relative to current levels. The probability of a move higher within this corridor is assessed as very high, while a breakdown below support is unlikely. Base expectation is for consolidation near these levels, with a bullish scenario triggered if resistance is surpassed and a bearish scenario only if decisive support is breached.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, notes that cocoa is holding above its moving averages, supported by news of tighter supply from the Ivory Coast. He sees price action biased upward but finds mixed technical signals and elevated volatility as reasons for caution. The analyst considers the recent rally vulnerable to shifts in sentiment if key support fails. "I remain defensive here — base case is consolidation between $5,672 and $6,032, and I would stay on the sidelines unless support at $5,791 is convincingly held."

Previously it was reported that cocoa markets were experiencing high volatility amid shifting regional supply dynamics and evolving funding patterns. The latest supply constraints from the Ivory Coast and continued bullish momentum on technical charts now add to these factors, making resistance levels especially important for traders monitoring potential breakout opportunities.

Source of Data: CC Price Analysis by TU

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