Seller pressure persists: Can National Grid stock avoid deeper losses?
National Grid (NG) stock is trading at GBX1,174 after a modest daily move higher. The price remains below its key moving averages, highlighting ongoing seller pressure in the short and mid-term.
Highlights
- Shares of National Grid closed at GBX1,174, trading below key short-term and long-term moving averages.
- Technical indicators show seller pressure and weak momentum, with several overbought signals causing short-term market reluctance.
- Over the next 2 to 3 trading days, price is projected to fluctuate between GBX1,150 and GBX1,197, with a 78% probability for a downward move.
Technical boundaries tested as momentum signals diverge
On the hourly chart, NG trades below the MA-20 at GBX1,176 and the MA-50 at GBX1,185. On the daily timeframe, price remains under the MA-200 at GBX1,234. The Ichimoku Kijun sits at GBX1,178, acting as immediate resistance. Momentum indicators show MACD at Strong Sell, while ADX is Neutral. RSI signals a Sell, with Stoch RSI showing overbought conditions, and CCI is Neutral. Bull/Bear Power points to intraday overbought levels and buyer dominance, while the Awesome Oscillator does not confirm a directional move. Mixed momentum readings highlight short-term hesitancy.
Downside risk prevails amid muted breakout odds
In the next 2–3 trading days, NG is expected to range between GBX1,150 and GBX1,197, with typical volatility relative to current levels. The probability of an upside breakout is estimated at just 22%, while a downward move is more likely at 78%. A sustained advance requires a clear break above GBX1,178 resistance. A move below support at GBX1,150 could trigger further selling pressure.
Earlier, analysts noted that National Grid shares were experiencing ongoing weak momentum and exhibited a downside bias as they struggled to overcome resistance. The current analysis reinforces this scenario, signaling that traders should monitor whether NG can hold above the GBX1,150 support level in the coming sessions.