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FormFactor, Inc.(FORM)
NASDAQ

Technical Analysis & Charts

$105.57
-1.54 (-1.44%)

Technical Analysis

CURRENT PRICE: $105.57 | PRIMARY TREND: BEARISH(Downtrend Intact)

Multi-Timeframe Context

Short-Term (Days):Weak
Medium-Term (Weeks):Bearish structure
Long-Term (Months):Requires 200d reclaim

Timeframes conflict: short-term oversold conditions create bounce probability, but medium/long-term structure remains weak. This explains contradictory signals.

Technical Context Zones

Trend Zone:Price vs 50d: $128.94 • Price vs 200d: $109.19
Decision Zone:Support: $97.28 • Resistance: $160.27

Momentum Indicators

RSI at 37.8 is neutral. The negative MACD suggests the probability of continued downside pressure, though momentum shifts can occur.

RSI (14d)
37.8 Neutral
MACD
-6.84 Bearish

Market Mechanics: Distance from 50d SMA (18.1%) shows stretched downside momentum. Mean-reversion probability rises.

Bollinger Bands – Position Context

Price trades in the lower half of the bands, increasing the probability of short-term bounce. However, downtrends can remain oversold longer than expected.

Note: Bands show volatility zones, not strict buy/sell signals. Confluence with volume and momentum increases reliability.

Volume Analysis – Causal Context

Trading volume declines below 20-day average.

Institutional-Grade Market Analysis

Trend Strength (ADX)

20.3
Neutral
ADX between 20-25 shows transitional phase. Wait for ADX direction (rising = trend strengthening, falling = weakening) before committing.

Support/Resistance Strength

Resistance: $160.27
Strong
Distance: 51.8%
Current: $105.57
Below 50d SMA
Support: $97.28
Moderate
Distance: 7.9%
Probability Zones: Closer proximity increases bounce/rejection probability. Volume confirmation required at levels.

Market Structure

Pattern: Lower Highs, Lower Lows
Downtrend structure intact. Each rally fails at lower resistance.
Last Swing High:$160.27
Last Swing Low:$97.28
Prevents RSI-Only Traps: Despite oversold RSI, downtrend structure remains valid until price reclaims 50d SMA on volume.

ADX Trend Strength - 90-Day Overlay

Threshold markers at 20 and 25 show regime changes

Current ADX: 20.3 - Transitional phase: Wait for direction

Market Structure - Swing High/Low Analysis

Visual confirmation of trend structure (90-day view)

Swing High: $160.27 | Swing Low: $97.28

Structure: Lower Highs, Lower Lows (Downtrend) - Each rally fails below prior resistance

Support/Resistance Probability Bands

Color intensity = strength | Distance percentages shown inline

$160.27Resistance
51.8%Strong
$147.67
39.9%
$135.07
27.9%
$122.48
16.0%
$109.88
4.1%
$97.28Support
-7.9%Strong
Instant Insight: Closer proximity = higher bounce/rejection probability. Strong zones (darker colors) require volume confirmation to break. Current price at $105.57 shows closer to support zone - bounce probability increases.

Technical Analysis

Advanced technical indicators for FORM • 3M • 62 data points

Bollinger Bands

Price volatility analysis with 20-period moving average and ±2σ bands

Upper
SMA-20
Lower
Price

Trading Plan & Invalidation Rules

Bullish Scenario: If FORM holds above $121.99 on normal or rising volume, probability of continuation toward $160.27 increases.
Bearish Scenario: If FORM breaks below $97.28 on expanding volume (confirmation required), risk shifts toward lower historical supports. Monitor 200d SMA at $109.19 as potential floor.
Invalidation Rules:
  • Bullish thesis fails if price closes below $97.28 on volume >20-day average (indicates institutional selling).
  • Bearish thesis fails if price closes above $128.94 on volume >20-day average (indicates accumulation).
  • Monitor for volume divergence: price making new highs/lows on declining volume suggests exhaustion.

Multi-Timeframe Verdict Matrix

SHORT-TERM (Days)
Weak
Neutral momentum—wait for clearer directional signals before committing.
MEDIUM-TERM (Weeks)
Bearish structure
Price below 50d SMA reflects bearish structure. Recovery requires reclaim of $128.94 on expanding volume.
LONG-TERM (Months)
Requires 200d reclaim
Below 200d SMA suggests bear market risk. Long-term investors should avoid new positions until trend improves.
📊 Unified Recommendation
For Swing Traders (Days-Weeks): Wait for directional clarity. Breakout above $160.27 or breakdown below $97.28 needed.
For Position Traders (Weeks-Months): Bearish structure—avoid new longs until price reclaims $128.94 on rising volume. Consider shorts below $97.28 with volume confirmation above 20-day average.
⚠️ Important: This analysis reflects probability-based assessments, not certainties. Markets can remain irrational longer than expected. Always use stop-losses and position sizing to manage risk. Invalidation rules are critical—if thesis breaks, exit promptly.

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