What's behind eToro's latest 6.8% stock pullback?
eToro Group Ltd (ETOR) fell 6.85% after posting a sharp decline in third-quarter net income driven by a drop in crypto trading activity, even as its board authorized a large share repurchase program. The move is supported by continued bearish momentum, with the stock trading below all major moving averages and struggling to overcome near-term resistance.
Highlights
- eToro Group reported a 74% decrease in third-quarter net income to $15 million as crypto trading activity declined sharply.
- Funded accounts rose 18% to 4.39 million, assets under administration held at $20.8 billion, and up to $250 million in share repurchases was approved.
- Shares of eToro trade below all key moving averages, with technical signals showing persistent bearish momentum and a five-session range of $20.87 to $23.33.
Net income plunge and acquisitions fuel persistent selling pressure
eToro Group Ltd reported a 74% year-over-year decline in third-quarter net income to $15 million, primarily attributed to a significant reduction in crypto trading activity. Funded accounts increased by 18% to 4.39 million, and assets under administration remained stable at $20.8 billion. Net contribution fell 13% to $186 million, and adjusted EBITDA dropped 56% to $34 million. The board approved up to $250 million in share repurchases, and eToro launched an AI-driven trading app and announced an acquisition of the Argentine fintech LB Finanzas during the quarter, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.
Broad technical weakness as price breaks key support levels
eToro is currently trading below all key moving averages, with the price at $21.74 versus the MA-20 at $23.71, MA-50 at $26.37, and MA-200 at $32.50. This placement highlights sustained bearish momentum across short, medium, and long timeframes. The near-term ceiling stands at $22.13, with the primary support at $20.87. Momentum indicators point to persistent downside, as both the MACD and Average Directional Index (ADX) confirm a bearish backdrop. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Commodity Channel Index (CCI) are neutral, while the Stochastic RSI is overbought, implying short-term overheating. BBP remains just above zero, indicating weak buyer presence in intraday trading. The price has dropped $1.599, opening with a downside gap and remaining close to session lows, as intraday volatility measures 1.34%. Today’s session featured ongoing selling pressure with minimal recovery attempts.
Earlier, analysts noted that eToro stock was under sustained downside pressure despite new technology rollouts and persistent efforts to drive client engagement. The current analysis reinforces this view, highlighting renewed bearish momentum and identifying $20.87 as the critical support to watch for potential further downside risk.