Palladium drops 1.59% as price stays far from long-term average

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Palladium slides 1.59% to $1,464.60

Highlights

Palladium faces ongoing selling pressure as traders reassess positioning amid shifting sentiment in precious metals markets.
Latest market updates establish support and resistance levels, reflecting heightened uncertainty and active price discovery for palladium.
Technical signals remain strongly bearish, with a projected trading range of $1,420–$1,505 and sub-20% probability of near-term price recovery.

Mixed positioning emerges as traders digest commodity market guidance

As of April 6, platinum and palladium have displayed mixed momentum as traders reassessed recent moves in the precious metals market. The U.S. market update on April 6 provided specific support and resistance levels for palladium alongside other major commodities, reflecting current market conditions. This occurred as price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Bearish forces intensify as price tests short-term support zones

On the technical front, XPD faces strong bearish momentum, trading below the MA-50 and MA-200 while holding just above the MA-20. The Ichimoku Kijun at $1,489.97 now serves as immediate resistance. Indicators reflect a prevailing downtrend: the MACD signals a strong sell, with the ADX at 31.13 confirming the strength of the move. The daily RSI at 46.68 is neutral, while Stoch RSI at 84.45 is overbought; CCI at 68.25 hints at some recovery. Bull/Bear Power (BBP) at 17.09 remains in overbought territory, showing recent buyer activity, but the overall momentum stays negative, and the Awesome Oscillator is neutral. The session’s price range sits between $1,456.77 and $1,511.62 during volatile trading, with sellers dominating after the open.

Downside risk persists as consolidation likely amid volatility

In the short term, XPD is likely to remain volatile, with a typical volatility band relative to current levels projected between $1,420 and $1,505 over the next five trading days. The likelihood of a price increase is low (less than 20%), and downside risk prevails. The base scenario sees palladium consolidating sideways within $1,420 – $1,505 as opposing signals compete. If resistance at $1,489 is surpassed, it could prompt a move toward the upper band; a break below $1,444 would confirm further weakness toward support at $1,420.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees persistent bearish momentum for palladium as it trades below both the MA-50 and MA-200, despite support holding above the MA-20. Critical technical indicators remain negative, with the MACD on a strong sell signal and sellers dominating recent sessions. Volatility is elevated, and the likelihood of a sustained rebound is low unless resistance at $1,489 is overcome. "Base case remains rangebound between $1,420 and $1,505 — until we break out, downside risk dominates."

Earlier, analysts noted that palladium was entrenched in a bearish trend amid persistent negative momentum. The latest developments reinforce this view, with continued selling pressure suggesting that traders should closely watch for a decisive move below $1,444 or above $1,489 as the likely next catalyst for trend direction.

Source of Data: XPD Price Analysis by TU

The analysis is based on a proprietary model combining technical, on-chain, and expert data. Not investment advice. See methodology

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