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PTC THERAPEUTICS INC (PTCT) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:PTCT - US69366J2006 - Common Stock

67.73 USD
+0.65 (+0.97%)
Last: 10/28/2025, 12:31:57 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

10

We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to PTCT. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, PTCT is showing a nice and steady performance.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
Looking at the yearly performance, PTCT did better than 90% of all other stocks. On top of that, PTCT also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
PTCT is one of the better performing stocks in the Biotechnology industry, it outperforms 77% of 534 stocks in the same industry.
PTCT is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
PTCT is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days, which is a good thing during a pullback.
PTCT has an average volume of 1230450 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
PTC THERAPEUTICS INC / PTCT Weekly stock chart
PTC THERAPEUTICS INC / PTCT Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

PTCT has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is very little resistance above the current price.

Support and Resistance Analysis

43.40

69.20

We found 6 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 58.99 to 60.49. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @57.84 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @51.82 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 48.86 to 49.12. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @46.38 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @43.84 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • Resistance @68.51 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
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 PTCT is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for PTCT is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength90.63POSITIVEPTCT has a high relative strength, it outperformed 90.63% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of PTCT is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of PTCT is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of PTCT is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)61.24NEUTRALThe RSI value for PTCT is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.32NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests PTCT has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)60.22NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for PTCT is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.39MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for PTCT suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)39.02POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for PTCT 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
68.5264.344.18 (6.10%)16.39%
An entry @68.52. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @64.34. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 4.18 points, which is 6.10%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 16.39% of your capital in this trade.

  • 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.
PTC THERAPEUTICS INC / PTCT Daily stock chart

PTC THERAPEUTICS INC

NASDAQ:PTCT (10/28/2025, 12:31:57 PM)

67.73

+0.65 (+0.97%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Performance
% Chg0.97%
1 Week-1.87%
2 Weeks1.54%
1 Month10.6%
3 Month28.68%
6 Month34.29%
12 Month65.75%
2 Year257.76%
3 Year77.37%
5 Year28.53%
10 Year169.72%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)2.24
ATR(20)%3.39%
ATR Inc8.23%
Range Today2.06
ADR(20)2.22
ADR(20)%3.28%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS90.63
3 months CRS86.72
6 months CRS81.51
Mansfield1.72
10 Day High69.48
10 Day Low64.35
20 Day High69.48
20 Day Low60.28
52 Week High69.48
52 Week Low35.95
CS1 End60.49
CR1 Start68.51
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.83%
DER(5)1.2%
Volume162.20K
Volume Incr-45.89%
Vol(5)644.54K
Vol(50)1.23M

PTC THERAPEUTICS INC / PTCT FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of PTC THERAPEUTICS INC (PTCT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to PTCT.


Can you provide the trend direction for PTC THERAPEUTICS INC?

The current trend direction for PTC THERAPEUTICS INC (PTCT) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for PTC THERAPEUTICS INC?

PTC THERAPEUTICS INC (PTCT) has an RSI value of 61.2379. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the buy/sell signal for PTC THERAPEUTICS INC (PTCT) stock?

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


What is the support and resistance level for PTCT stock?

PTC THERAPEUTICS INC (PTCT) has a support level at 60.49 and a resistance level at 68.51. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of PTCT support and resistance levels.