Vertex PharmaceuticalsVRTX
Auto-detected technical analysis for VRTX · data as of Aug 28, 2026. The chart above is live; the read below updates daily.
VRTX is currently forming a rising wedge on the daily timeframe. Detected Aug 28, 2026.
A rising wedge is a breakdown that suggests the recent run may be rolling over. A breakout projects a measured-move target near $436.65 (−10.2%).
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VRTX's most recent completed falling wedge (which broke against type) resolved as a loss: it broke down on Oct 13, 2026 near $491.02, then was stopped out at $514.91 on Oct 15, 2026 — a 4.9% move (-1.00R) over 2 sessions. Across 137,198 backtested falling wedges, this setup wins 42.2% of the time.
Every completed pattern trade our nightly backtest found on VRTX's daily chart, newest first — wins and losses alike.
| Pattern | Entry | Exit | Outcome | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falling wedge | Oct 13, 2026 @ $491.02 | Oct 15, 2026 @ $514.91 | Loss | +9.4% · -1.00R |
| Rising wedge | Sep 8, 2026 @ $529.64 | Sep 21, 2026 @ $503.95 | Win | +6.2% · +0.84R |
| Triangle | Sep 8, 2026 @ $529.64 | Oct 30, 2026 @ $560.25 | Loss | +12.1% · -1.00R |
| Falling wedge | Jun 15, 2026 @ $451.24 | Jul 9, 2026 @ $495.58 | Win | +13.7% · +2.77R |
| Falling wedge | Jun 5, 2026 @ $448.49 | Jul 9, 2026 @ $495.58 | Win | +4.8% · +1.65R |
| Falling wedge | Jun 5, 2026 @ $452.35 | Jul 9, 2026 @ $495.58 | Win | +7.3% · +1.34R |
| Falling wedge | Mar 27, 2026 @ $440.25 | Jul 2, 2026 @ $507.92 | Loss | +7.8% · -1.00R |
| Rising wedge | Mar 5, 2026 @ $469.28 | Mar 10, 2026 @ $498.03 | Loss | +7.2% · -1.00R |
| Triangle | Feb 27, 2026 @ $496.50 | Mar 4, 2026 @ $475.30 | Loss | +8.8% · -0.97R |
| Triangle | Feb 13, 2026 @ $496.16 | Mar 19, 2026 @ $454.50 | Loss | +9.0% · -1.00R |
| Triangle | Jan 6, 2026 @ $464.13 | Jan 16, 2026 @ $440.46 | Loss | +6.6% · -1.13R |
| Rising wedge | Jan 5, 2026 @ $447.32 | Jan 6, 2026 @ $464.44 | Loss | +7.3% · -1.00R |
Historical examples from the published simulation. This selection is not a win-rate sample.
On the weekly chart, the nearest level worth watching is a ceiling overhead near $560.00 — where price has stalled before.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | $547.09 | $549.57 | $540.08 | $541.69 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $540.08 | $550.83 | $540.08 | $547.55 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $549.84 | $553.47 | $546.24 | $547.29 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $545.53 | $555.69 | $543.75 | $552.85 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $548.98 | $550.62 | $542.42 | $547.59 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $545.10 | $555.32 | $540.70 | $548.05 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $543.78 | $548.99 | $538.27 | $540.26 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $537.47 | $553.69 | $532.55 | $552.06 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $520.00 | $533.78 | $517.34 | $528.19 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $503.87 | $517.84 | $502.53 | $515.55 |
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