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Silver Price Plunges Below Key Technical Levels, Signaling Bearish Trend
Summary
The price of silver has fallen sharply below its 200-period moving average and the Ichimoku cloud, two critical long-term support indicators. Technical analysis suggests the precious metal could see further declines if it fails to hold the $61.18 support level.
Silver prices experienced a significant technical breakdown on Monday, falling sharply below several key long-term support levels and signaling a potential major trend reversal. The precious metal was trading at $61.56 as of the latest market data, with technical indicators pointing to continued bearish momentum.
Major Supports Breached
The sell-off saw silver crash through its 200-period Simple Moving Average (SMA), previously at $65.50, a level closely watched by traders as a demarcation between long-term bullish and bearish trends. According to a technical analysis published by Investing.com, the price also broke below the Ichimoku cloud, another widely used indicator of market momentum and support.
The downward move was reportedly accompanied by a "Bearish Marubozu" candlestick pattern and rising trading volume. Technical analysts often interpret these signals as confirmation of strong selling conviction in the market.
Key Levels in Focus
With major supports broken, market participants are now watching the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level at $61.18 as the next critical test for silver. A failure to hold this price could open the path for further declines, according to the analysis.
Key downside targets identified in the report include:
Ad- The psychological $60.00 mark.
- A deeper support level at $58.46.
- A major long-term support zone around $55.00.
On the upside, the area between $63.50 and $64.50, which previously acted as support, is now viewed as a significant resistance zone where selling pressure may resume.
Market Outlook and Sentiment
The breakdown has firmly shifted near-term market sentiment to the bearish side. While the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is approaching oversold territory at 31.36, analysts caution that this does not guarantee an imminent price reversal amid a strong downtrend.
The current bearish outlook would only be invalidated if the price were to stage a significant recovery and reclaim the 200-period SMA above $65.50, according to the Investing.com analysis.
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