Copper futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) fell below a trendline support a fortnight ago. It also closed below the 20-day moving average (DMA) and since then, the outlook has been bearish.
While the continuous contract made a low of ₹718.25 last week, it has now recovered to ₹725. However, the trend remains bearish. Only a clear breach of the resistance at ₹742 can turn the trend bullish. Until then, the rallies can be seen as corrective ones.
From the current level of ₹725, the nearest support can be around the prior low of ₹718. Nevertheless, we expect copper futures to fall below this level and move towards ₹705 in the near-term. Note that the price band of ₹700-705 is a support against which the contract can see a rebound.
Trade strategy
We suggest going short on copper futures at the current level of ₹725. Short more in case the price rallies to ₹732. Place initial stop-loss at ₹736.
When the contract falls below ₹718, tighten the stop-loss to ₹725. Exit the short positions at ₹708.