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MEDICINOVA INC (MNOV) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:MNOV - US58468P2065 - Common Stock

1.51 USD
0 (0%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 1:04:19 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

6

Overall MNOV gets a technical rating of 6 out of 10. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Compared to the overall market however, MNOV is a bad performer.

When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, MNOV is a bad performer in the overall market: 67% of all stocks are doing better.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
MNOV has an average volume of 1220440 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
MNOV is part of the Biotechnology industry. There are 531 other stocks in this industry, MNOV did better than 46% of them.
MNOV is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so MNOV is lagging the market.
In the last month MNOV has a been trading in the 1.40 - 1.60 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
MEDICINOVA INC / MNOV Weekly stock chart
MEDICINOVA INC / MNOV Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

MNOV has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 1.50, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

1.19

1.68

When analyzing the support we can see 5 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 1.48 to 1.50. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 1.38 to 1.40. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • Support @1.28 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 1.24 to 1.25. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @1.20 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

We can see 3 important resistance areas.

  • Resistance @1.54 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Resistance @1.57 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 1.66 to 1.66. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for MNOV is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for MNOV is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength33.27NEUTRALMNOV is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of MNOV is above a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MNOV is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of MNOV is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)54.5NEUTRALThe RSI value for MNOV is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests MNOV has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)60NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for MNOV is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)4.26MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for MNOV suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)34.79POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for MNOV suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
1.551.470.08 (5.16%)19.37%
An entry @1.55. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @1.47. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.08 points, which is 5.16%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 19.37% of your capital in this trade.

  • The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of MNOV. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
MEDICINOVA INC / MNOV Daily stock chart

MEDICINOVA INC

NASDAQ:MNOV (12/12/2025, 1:04:19 PM)

1.51

0 (0%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Performance
% Chg0%
1 Week-2.58%
2 Weeks4.14%
1 Month-3.82%
3 Month22.76%
6 Month13.53%
12 Month-28.1%
2 Year0.67%
3 Year-26.34%
5 Year-71.29%
10 Year-57.46%
15 Year-67.94%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.06
ATR(20)%4.26%
ATR Inc-38.15%
Range Today0.03
ADR(20)0.06
ADR(20)%4.13%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS33.27
3 months CRS89.63
6 months CRS66.3
Mansfield-1.1
10 Day High1.6
10 Day Low1.41
20 Day High1.6
20 Day Low1.4
52 Week High2.24
52 Week Low1.13
CS1 End1.5
CR1 Start1.54
Volume & EV
DER(3)-4.37%
DER(5)1.81%
Volume19.96K
Volume Incr-50.03%
Vol(5)79.00K
Vol(50)1.22M

MEDICINOVA INC / MNOV FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of MEDICINOVA INC (MNOV) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to MNOV.


What is the trend direction for MNOV stock?

The current trend direction for MEDICINOVA INC (MNOV) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for MEDICINOVA INC?

MEDICINOVA INC (MNOV) has an RSI value of 54.503. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the buy/sell signal for MEDICINOVA INC?

The buy/sell signal for MEDICINOVA INC (MNOV) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.


What are the support and resistance levels for MEDICINOVA INC (MNOV) stock?

MEDICINOVA INC (MNOV) has a support level at 1.5 and a resistance level at 1.54. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of MNOV support and resistance levels.