Barrick Gold shares technical analysis: Support test at C$50.31 in focus

Barrick Gold shares technical analysis: Support test at C$50.31 in focus
Barrick Gold slips 0.78% to C$51.93

Barrick Gold (ABX) stock is trading at C$51.93, with a modest decline from the previous session. The share price sits below its key short-term averages, while holding above medium-term support levels.

ABX price prediction
24H -0.44%
CA$51.7
48H -0.67%
CA$51.58
7D -1.25%
CA$51.28
1M -8.11%
CA$47.72
3M 19.72%
CA$62.17
6M 16.1%
CA$60.29
12M 12.65%
CA$58.5
Current price: CA$51.93 -1.1600 2.18%
Closed 11/03
Daily range 51.75 Arrow from to Icon 53.05
Weekly range 50.63 Arrow from to Icon 55.57
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Highlights

  • ABX/CAD faces short-term bearish pressure, trading below key moving averages and encountering resistance near C$52.17.
  • Momentum indicators show an intraday bullish divergence, with buyers dominating despite modest price weakness and volatility.
  • Price is expected to consolidate between C$50.31 and C$53.55, with a 64% probability of an upward breakout if resistance is surpassed.

Momentum divergences as technical support holds amid strong buying signals

ABX is currently positioned below its MA-20 (C$52.47) but remains above the MA-50 (C$50.83); the MA-200 is higher at C$57.24. The Ichimoku Kijun level stands at C$52.17 and serves as immediate resistance, while support is found near C$50.31 and resistance near C$53.55. On the indicators front, RSI is at 60.38 (Buy), MACD shows a Strong Buy, ADX indicates Buy, and both Stochastic RSI and CCI point to strong buying interest. Bull/Bear Power is overbought, suggesting dominant buyers, while the Awesome Oscillator is neutral, highlighting a divergence between daily price weakness and strong intraday momentum.

Volatility band shapes outlook as price consolidation dominates

In the near term, the expected trading range spans C$50.31 to C$53.55. The baseline case sees price consolidating within this volatility band relative to current levels. An upward break above C$53.55 would open further upside, whereas a decisive move below C$50.31 would indicate a bearish scenario.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees Barrick Gold trading in a tight range with no meaningful news to drive momentum. The stock is stuck between solid support at C$50.31 and immediate resistance at C$53.55, while intraday indicators show buyers remain active. He emphasizes that daily trend remains flat, so traders should stay cautious. "Until we get a confirmed break above C$53.55 or below C$50.31, I prefer to remain on the sidelines."

Earlier, analysts noted that Barrick Gold was maintaining a moderately bullish outlook amid ongoing institutional interest and sector volatility. The current technical setup reinforces this sentiment, with buyers remaining in control, and traders should closely watch for a sustained move above C$53.55 to confirm further upside momentum.

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