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PTC THERAPEUTICS INC (PTCT) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PTCT - US69366J2006 - Common Stock

78.56 USD
+0.19 (+0.24%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:11:04 PM
78.56 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:11:04 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

10

Overall PTCT gets a technical rating of 10 out of 10. 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.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that PTCT is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 93% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by PTCT over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
PTCT is part of the Biotechnology industry. There are 530 other stocks in this industry. PTCT outperforms 78% of them.
PTCT is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so PTCT is lagging the market slightly.
PTCT has an average volume of 1595430 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
In the last month PTCT has a been trading in the 73.03 - 86.76 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
PTC THERAPEUTICS INC / PTCT Weekly stock chart
PTC THERAPEUTICS INC / PTCT Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

Besides having an excellent technical rating, PTCT also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 77.17, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.

  • A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
Support and Resistance Analysis

43.40

79.35

6 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 75.64 to 77.17. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 72.98 to 74.10. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @53.64 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @51.21 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @47.32 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @43.84 from a horizontal line in the weekly 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 Strength93.73POSITIVEPTCT has a high relative strength, it outperformed 93.73% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of PTCT is above a declining 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)57.11NEUTRALThe RSI value for PTCT is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.02NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests PTCT has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)72.01NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for PTCT is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.53MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for PTCT suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)19.8NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for PTCT suggests a weak or negative 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
80.2175.634.58 (5.71%)17.51%
An entry @80.21. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high.An exit @75.63. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 4.58 points, which is 5.71%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 17.51% 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 (12/26/2025, 8:11:04 PM)

After market: 78.56 0 (0%)

78.56

+0.19 (+0.24%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Performance
% Chg0.24%
1 Week5.32%
2 Weeks4.14%
1 Month-8.92%
3 Month33.18%
6 Month57.62%
12 Month73.69%
2 Year185.05%
3 Year105.82%
5 Year28.72%
10 Year142.47%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)2.28
ATR(20)%3.53%
ATR Inc-40.37%
Range Today1.27
ADR(20)2.67
ADR(20)%3.4%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS93.73
3 months CRS94.27
6 months CRS92.51
Mansfield2.68
10 Day High80.2
10 Day Low73.78
20 Day High86.76
20 Day Low73.03
52 Week High87.5
52 Week Low35.95
CS1 End77.17
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.54%
DER(5)1.34%
Volume525.50K
Volume Incr-50.68%
Vol(5)1.12M
Vol(50)1.60M

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 57.1111. 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 77.17. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of PTCT support and resistance levels.