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- 4/24/2026 -
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PayPal (PYPL) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Price is near the Fibonacci 23.6% retracement level
Daily :Stochastic signal line moved below overbought areaBroken trend resistance line
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It was the negative week for the PayPal (PYPL). During the week, the PYPL gave back -0.33 points, or -0.65%, and closed at 50.48 on Friday, April 24, 2026. Weekly volume was -29% below average.

Long-term trend: [See PYPL long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on December 9, 2024 at 93.66 and reached 38.46 on February 12, 2026. PYPL lost 55.20 points, or 58.94%, in 61 weeks. Price is near the Fibonacci 23.6% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance level.

Medium-term trend: [See PYPL medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on July 28, 2025 at 79.50 and reached 38.46 on February 12, 2026. PYPL lost 41.04 points, or 51.62%, in 28 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 26.20 and resistance is at 78.68. A Broadening Descending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See PYPL weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since April 10, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See PYPL short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on February 12, 2026 at 38.46 and reached 52.30 on April 21, 2026. PYPL gained -13.84 points, or -35.99%, in 68 days. The chart has formed a Descending Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (43.99) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See PYPL daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since February 18, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting weak.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 71.19
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 28.60
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 78.10
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 73.57
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.05
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 40.69
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 55.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 62.74
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 51.42
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -5.58
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 53.51
Daily Stochastic Crossing 51.10
Price 50.48
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 49.63
Parabolic System 49.51
20 Day Moving Average 47.52
50 Day Moving Average 45.78
Weekly Trendline Resistance 44.35
Weekly Trendline Support 43.99
Lower Bollinger Band 43.00
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Information Technology 5
Industry Data Processing & Outsourced Services 14
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Low 43.33
Low Date 03/20/2026
High 52.30
High Date 04/21/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Descending Triangle
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 44.35
Support 43.99
Low 38.46
Low Date 02/12/2026
High 52.30
High Date 04/21/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 78.68
Support 26.20
High 79.50
High Date 07/28/2025
Low 38.46
Low Date 02/12/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 93.66
High Date 12/09/2024
Low 38.46
Low Date 02/12/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 50.25
Low Date 10/27/2023
High 93.66
High Date 12/09/2024
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