Marathon Digital stock extends downward price move as $6.94 support remains in focus

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Marathon Digital reported a third-quarter profit of $634 million, primarily from gains on its Bitcoin holdings.
The company sold 13,597 Bitcoin for $1.1 billion, repaid $750 million in Bitcoin-backed loans, and cut debt by 37%.
MARA stock trades within a $6.14 to $8.04 range, with mixed signals and a 62% probability of an upward move.

Debt reduction and buyback plans follow bitcoin sale as price lags

Marathon Digital reported a third-quarter profit of approximately $634 million, mainly attributable to gains on its Bitcoin holdings. Following the end of the quarter, the company sold 13,597 Bitcoin for around $1.1 billion, using the proceeds to fully repay $750 million of Bitcoin-backed loans and cut its debt by 37%, according to Crowdfundinsider. The board also authorized a discretionary share repurchase program of up to $500 million after completing the debt repayment, as reported by Defenseworld, while regulatory clearance was obtained for acquiring the Long Ridge natural-gas power plant to support future operational expansion. These developments represent significant balance sheet improvements and strategic advances, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Bullish momentum persists despite resistance at key averages

On the hourly chart, MARA/USD is trading below the MA-20 but above the MA-50, while on the daily timeframe, it remains under the MA-200. The Ichimoku Kijun sits at $6.94 and serves as immediate support. MACD and ADX both indicate bullish momentum, with RSI, Stochastic RSI, and CCI posting neutral readings, giving no signals of extremes on oscillators. Bull/Bear Power is mildly positive, reflecting slight intraday buying interest. Current market signals are mixed, with some short-term activity countered by overarching longer-term resistance.

Sideways trade likely as breakout and drop risks define range

Over the next few days, the expected trading range for MARA stock is between $6.14 and $8.04. The probability of an upward move in this window is estimated at 62%. The most likely scenario is sideways consolidation within these boundaries. A clear bullish move would require a breakout above $8.04, while a sustained close below the $6.94 support level could trigger additional downside. This range reflects typical volatility bands relative to current levels.

Anton Kharitonov, analyst at Traders Union, sees Marathon Digital making notable balance sheet improvements through rapid debt reduction after major Bitcoin sales. He believes that despite strategic progress and board-sanctioned buybacks, overall price action remains under clear technical resistance and broader selling pressure. Short-term trading signals are mixed, with immediate support at $6.94 and limited momentum for a sustained upside. "With technical barriers still dominant and recent gains already priced in, I stay defensive until MARA can break through the $8.04 level with conviction."

Earlier, analysts noted that despite Marathon Digital's strategic expansion and strengthened balance sheet, the stock continued to face technical volatility and longer-term bearish pressure. The latest price action and technical setup reinforce the view that sustained directional conviction will depend on a clear breakout above the $8.04 resistance or a breakdown below $6.94 support in the coming sessions.

Source of Data: MARA Price Analysis by TU

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