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Ibovespa hovers near 172k as traders weigh short squeeze vs. 174k resistance

Brazil’s benchmark index opened at 171,907 points after a Marubozu candle signaled buyer momentum. Technical levels and conflicting scenarios could dictate the next directional move.

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Priya Anand · Equities & Earnings Desk · 25 Aug 2026 · 14:56 · 1 min read
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Ibovespa hovers near 172k as traders weigh short squeeze vs. 174k resistance

Brazil’s Ibovespa opened at 171,907 points on Monday, marking a rebound from Friday’s intraday low of 166,196 points as a Marubozu buyer candle formed. The index’s daily relative strength index (RSI) stood at 51.15, indicating a neutral momentum recovery after exiting oversold territory. The MACD posted -1,466.38 points, while the SuperTrend indicator aligned at 173,385 points. The 200-day simple moving average (SMA200) remained at 174,249 points, creating a double resistance barrier with the SuperTrend.

Traders face two primary scenarios as the session progresses. A bearish outlook targets a rejection at 173,300 points, with technical stops set at 177,360 points and downside objectives at 167,210, 164,835, and 160,000 points. Risk-to-reward ratios for aggressive and conservative bearish entries range from 1.50 to 3.27:1, reflecting moderate confidence among traders. The no-trade zone remains between 170,000 and 173,000 points due to elevated technical noise and indecision.

On the bullish side, an initial reaction at the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of 171,449 points could push the index toward 173,300, 174,249, and 178,800 points, with stops placed at 168,000 points. Risk-to-reward ratios for these levels range from 1.50 to 2.80:1, categorized as speculative. A confirmed reversal would require a daily close above 174,500 points, potentially triggering a short squeeze toward 178,800, 182,700, and 186,600 points with risk-to-reward ratios of 2.00 to 3.50:1.

The article highlights that a decisive breakout above the double resistance zone—defined by the SuperTrend at 173,385 points and the SMA200 at 174,249 points—would invalidate bearish scenarios and shift momentum toward the upper targets.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Priya Anand
Equities & Earnings Desk

Priya covers listed equities and corporate earnings, reading quarterly results and guidance for what they signal about sector health and forward valuations.

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