Plug Power Inc.(PLUG)
NASDAQ

Technical Analysis & Charts

$1.87
-0.00 (-0.01%)

Technical Analysis

CURRENT PRICE: $1.87 | 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: $2.18 • Price vs 200d: $2.25
Decision Zone:Support: $1.80 • Resistance: $2.66

Momentum Indicators

RSI at 40.1 is neutral. The negative MACD suggests the probability of continued downside pressure, though momentum shifts can occur.

RSI (14d)
40.1 Neutral
MACD
-0.10 Bearish

Market Mechanics: Distance from 50d SMA (14.2%) 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)

23.0
Neutral
ADX between 20-25 shows transitional phase. Wait for ADX direction (rising = trend strengthening, falling = weakening) before committing.

Support/Resistance Strength

Resistance: $2.66
Strong
Distance: 42.2%
Current: $1.87
Below 50d SMA
Support: $1.80
Strong
Distance: 3.7%
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:$2.66
Last Swing Low:$1.80
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: 23.0 - Transitional phase: Wait for direction

Market Structure - Swing High/Low Analysis

Visual confirmation of trend structure (90-day view)

Swing High: $2.66 | Swing Low: $1.80

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

Support/Resistance Probability Bands

Color intensity = strength | Distance percentages shown inline

$2.66Resistance
42.2%Strong
$2.49
33.0%
$2.32
23.9%
$2.14
14.7%
$1.97
5.5%
$1.80Support
-3.7%Strong
Instant Insight: Closer proximity = higher bounce/rejection probability. Strong zones (darker colors) require volume confirmation to break. Current price at $1.87 shows closer to support zone - bounce probability increases.

Technical Analysis

Advanced technical indicators for PLUG3M57 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 PLUG holds above $1.97 on normal or rising volume, probability of continuation toward $2.66 increases.
Bearish Scenario: If PLUG breaks below $1.80 on expanding volume (confirmation required), risk shifts toward lower historical supports. Monitor 200d SMA at $2.25 as potential floor.
Invalidation Rules:
  • Bullish thesis fails if price closes below $1.80 on volume >20-day average (indicates institutional selling).
  • Bearish thesis fails if price closes above $2.18 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 $2.18 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 $2.66 or breakdown below $1.80 needed.
For Position Traders (Weeks-Months): Bearish structure—avoid new longs until price reclaims $2.18 on rising volume. Consider shorts below $1.80 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.