Reasserting my thesis on the inverse head and shoulders pattern for SoFi, the stock's recent moves have steadfastly reinforced this analysis. We have seen an explosive surge in volume, which emphatically underscores a potent and decisive breakout above the neckline. Notably, the stock has not retraced back to test the neckline yet, and it is feasible that it might not need to in this instance.
The macroeconomic backdrop also appears favorable for a sustained rally in SoFi's share price. Given the recent low inflation numbers—two-year lows, to be precise—and the anticipated pause in Federal Reserve rate hikes, these tailwinds should lend broad-based support to the overall market. SoFi, as a growth-oriented fintech in the banking sector, stands to benefit substantially in this climate.
The adage 'the wider the base, the higher in space' comes to mind. If the inverse head and shoulders pattern holds true, SoFi might ascend significantly higher than typical expectations for such a pattern. This projection considers the protracted downtrend that marked the formation of the left shoulder, tracing its genesis back to January 2021, over 18 months ago.
Adding to these compelling dynamics, a lingering but dwindling short interest—still exceeding 10%—could also serve as a potential catalyst for a short squeeze, propelling SoFi beyond the predicted $12 mark. This could see the stock test levels not witnessed since the latter half of 2021, positioning an ambitious price target at around $14.
At this juncture, the stock could experience a pullback to retest the $10 or high $9 levels. Alternatively, these levels could transform into a robust support base, propelling the stock back into the trading channel established in the wake of the SPAC merger. All told, the converging factors present a compelling case for SoFi's potential upside, reconfirming my confidence in the inverse head and shoulders pattern.