Soybean Futures price outlook: Sellers dominate with limited chance of recovery

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Soybean Futures slips 0.53% to USX1,231

Highlights

ZS/USX faces sustained seller control with price trading below short- and medium-term moving averages on the hourly chart.
Technical indicators confirm strong bearish momentum and oversold conditions, with low volatility and price action near daily lows.
The projected trading range for the next 2 to 3 days is USX1,222 to USX1,240, with high probability of further downside.

Persistent seller momentum as price tests oversold signals

ZS/USX is trading below both the MA-20 (USX1,236) and MA-50 (USX1,244) on the h1 timeframe, pointing to prevailing short- and medium-term seller pressure. The price remains above the long-term MA-200 (USX1,210), indicating lingering longer-term support, while the Ichimoku Kijun at USX1,239 sets immediate resistance. Momentum signals are decisively bearish, as both MACD and ADX confirm active selling pressure. RSI (25.76), Stoch RSI, and CCI all indicate oversold conditions, suggesting the market is stretched to the downside. Bull/Bear Power signals clear seller dominance in intraday trade. The Awesome Oscillator is currently neutral and does not reinforce the short-term trend. Intraday, the contract sits near today’s low at USX1,231, opening with a gap lower of 1.5 points. Low volatility and a close-to-low range position reinforce the negative underlying tone, with momentum and price action in alignment.

Downside favored as narrow support limits upside risk

For the next 2–3 trading days, ZS/USX is projected to trade within a USX1,222–USX1,240 volatility band relative to current levels. The probability of an upward move is very low, while further downside is highly likely. The baseline scenario is that price holds within immediate support and resistance. A break above USX1,239 (Kijun) would open the way for short-term recovery, while a drop below USX1,222 could trigger a deeper decline.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees Soybean Futures under pressure as sellers keep the contract below key short- and medium-term averages. The price is anchored in a lower range, with momentum indicators marking a clear bearish bias despite some oversold signals. The analyst notes a strong probability the contract will remain weak within the USX1,222–USX1,240 band in the coming sessions unless resistance at USX1,239 is reclaimed. He believes the downside risk persists, but longer-term support is still visible. "If ZS/USX holds above the USX1,222 support, there remains scope for recovery — but short sellers remain firmly in control for now."

Previously it was reported that strong soybean processing margins and shifting global grain flows amid Middle East tensions lifted Bunge's quarterly results. The current technical setup for Soybean Futures adds a layer of downside risk, with traders advised to monitor the USX1,222 support zone as a potential trigger for a deeper decline.

Source of Data: ZS Price Analysis by TU

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