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- 8/15/2025 -
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX). During the week, the VRTX gained 26.25 points, or 7.16%, and closed at 392.79 on Friday, August 15, 2025. Weekly volume was 34% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See VRTX long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on November 11, 2003 at 7.83 and reached 519.90 on November 8, 2024. VRTX gained -512.07 points, or -6539.85%, in 1095 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 103.92 and resistance is at 435.53. A Broadening Ascending 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 Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VRTX medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on October 6, 2021 at 176.36 and reached 519.90 on November 8, 2024. VRTX gained -343.54 points, or -194.79%, in 161 weeks. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (418.41) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal. 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 support in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VRTX weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold Williams' Percentage Range. 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 Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since August 1, 2025. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See VRTX short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on July 10, 2025 at 484.56 and reached 362.50 on August 11, 2025. VRTX lost 122.06 points, or 25.19%, in 32 days. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern. The downtrend support line (445.49) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish 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 support in a short-term trend.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VRTX daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has rallied above the oversold signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since July 25, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.
The distance between the Bollinger Bands is 238.70% higher then one year average. It indicates the period of high volatility of the stock price. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
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