Meta stock price forecast: Bearish momentum and resistance keep META under pressure

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Meta slides 1.10% to $660.36 today

Highlights

Meta advances advertising automation and developer APIs while progressing toward the rollout of 'Phoenix' AR glasses.
AdGuard's release of VPN and ad-blocker extensions for Meta Quest boosts platform privacy but has not alleviated recent selling pressure.
Technical signals indicate a higher likelihood of price consolidation between $640 and $680, with bearish bias prevailing short-term.

Ad automation and AR bets as price faces persistent selling pressure

Meta has focused on enhancing its advertising automation and developing enterprise APIs for developers. The company is also advancing toward the scheduled adoption of its augmented reality glasses, codenamed 'Phoenix.' Additionally, AdGuard released VPN and ad-blocker extensions for the Meta Quest headset, supporting user privacy on the platform, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Overbought conditions diverge from renewed downside and neutral momentum

Momentum signals are mixed. The MACD on the daily chart issues a Strong Sell, while the ADX is Neutral, indicating lackluster trend strength. The RSI shows a mild bullish bias but not overbought (51.77), while the Stochastic RSI reads Strong Sell and is elevated, suggesting a possible short-term correction. The CCI remains Neutral. Bull/Bear Power is marked Overbought across all timeframes, indicating recent buyer dominance, but the current daily move is down with the price slipping 1.10% ($7.37). There was almost no gap between the previous close and today's open, and the current price is positioned near the lower end of today’s range ($650.39 – $670.45). Volatility is moderate. Intraday tone shows selling pressure after the open despite earlier buyer control, highlighting a divergence between overbought signals and fresh downside momentum.

Downside favored as volatility bands constrain next week’s scenarios

For the next five trading days, the expected price range is adjusted to $640 – $680, keeping within a typical volatility band relative to current levels. The probability of a price increase is very low (less than 20%), with a price decrease more likely given trend and momentum signals. Baseline scenario: the price consolidates between $640 and $680. Bullish scenario: a breakout above $686 (immediate resistance from the Ichimoku Kijun) may trigger a test of higher levels near $700. Bearish scenario: a sustained move below $650 could open up further declines toward $640.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, Traders Union analyst, sees Meta Platforms maintaining underlying strength despite current selling pressure. He notes that the company’s technological progress and advertising automation keep sentiment constructive, even as short-term signals suggest a potential correction. The analyst believes the price will likely consolidate between $640 and $680, with bullish momentum ready to return if resistance at $686 is broken. "I remain optimistic on Meta, and a breakout above $686 could pave the way for renewed gains in the near term."

Previously it was reported that Meta Platforms Inc. is consolidating just below key short- and medium-term moving averages, while still facing notable long-term resistance, with price action pressured by mixed momentum—MACD signaling a strong sell and RSI holding in buy territory. Dynamic support is indicated near $686, but resistance remains tight around the $655–$657 range, as recent oscillator readings and insider selling contribute to broader investor caution despite strong AI-driven revenue growth.

Source of Data: META Price Analysis by TU

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