-3.46% for MercadoLibre stock as heavy selling dominates oversold signals

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MercadoLibre drops 3.46% to $1,608 today

Highlights

MercadoLibre will invest $3.4 billion in Argentina by 2026, focusing on logistics, new distribution centers, technology upgrades, and Mercado Pago expansion.
Nordea Investment Management increased its holdings in MercadoLibre, but the stock remains under pressure despite AI integration and planned job creation.
MELI trades well below major technical levels with pronounced downside momentum; projected 5-day range is $1,520 to $1,680, favoring further declines.

Investment surge and AI push as selling pressure persists

MercadoLibre has announced a plan to invest approximately $3.4 billion in Argentina in 2026, representing a 30% increase over its previous commitment for 2025. The investment is intended to expand logistics, build new distribution centers, upgrade its technology platform, and grow its fintech segment Mercado Pago, while also creating nearly 2,000 local jobs. Additionally, the company has integrated artificial intelligence into its ecosystem to improve conversion rates and customer experience, with Nordea Investment Management AB increasing its holdings in MercadoLibre during the fourth quarter, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Bearish momentum builds as resistance holds and oversold signals diverge

MELI is trading well below its SMA-20 ($1,738.21), SMA-50 ($1,943.79), and SMA-200 ($2,189.22), signaling accelerating downside momentum across all major trends. The Ichimoku Kijun level at $1,839.53 stands as immediate resistance. Momentum signals remain negative, with MACD and ADX on both D1 and W1 confirming a continuation of bearish sentiment. RSI (36.21 D1, 34.28 W1), CCI, and BBP all indicate oversold conditions and persistent seller dominance, while a Stoch RSI early buy signal on D1 contrasts with oversold readings on shorter timeframes, showing notable divergence. The current price action near the day’s low after a gap down, coupled with a 3.46% loss, confirms heightened volatility and sustained selling pressure.

Limited rebound chances as downside risk dominates short-term outlook

Looking ahead, the typical volatility band for MELI over the next five days is expected between $1,520 and $1,680, reflecting recent volatility and the current price environment. The probability of a price increase in the upcoming week is considered very low (below 20%), making further downside more likely. Baseline scenario projects MELI fluctuating within this range as weak buyers counter ongoing selling. A short-term retracement to higher resistance could develop if the price rallies above $1,839.53, while a decisive break below $1,520 may intensify the bearish trend.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, Traders Union expert, sees MercadoLibre’s long-term potential underpinned by robust investment plans and institutional confidence, despite current market volatility. He notes that the sell-off is driven by technical weakness and broader negative sentiment rather than shifts in company fundamentals. The analyst believes that strategic expansion and innovation efforts, combined with accelerated hiring, keep medium- to long-term prospects intact. Short-term risks remain, but macro and fundamental drivers still argue for patience. "I remain constructive on MercadoLibre as long as it stays above $1,520 — strong fundamentals and growth investments could trigger a turnaround once the selling subsides."

Earlier, analysts noted that MercadoLibre was experiencing persistent selling pressure and a prevailing bearish technical outlook. The current continuation of accelerating downside momentum, confirmed by negative signals across multiple timeframes, puts heightened focus on whether $1,520 holds as critical support in the days ahead.

Source of Data: MELI Price Analysis by TU

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