Vertex Pharmaceuticals(VRTX)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Chart Patterns, Support & Resistance & Technical Analysis

Auto-detected technical analysis for VRTX · data as of Jul 22, 2026. The chart above is live; the read below updates daily.

$472.57last close · Jul 22, 202652-week range $362.50$533.67 · 11.45% below the high

VRTX Rising Wedge Pattern

VRTX is currently forming a rising wedge on the daily timeframe. Detected Jul 22, 2026.

A rising wedge is a breakdown that suggests the recent run may be rolling over. A breakout projects a measured-move target near $435.17 (−9.5%). Across 10,660 backtested rising wedges, the setup followed through 50.4% of the time, averaging +0.20R; VRTX's own rising wedges have hit 56.3%.

DirectionBearishTarget$435.17Projected move−9.5%Breakout level$477.02

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VRTX's Most Recent Rising Wedge Trade

VRTX's most recent completed rising wedge resolved as a loss: it broke down on Mar 3, 2026 near $471.62, then was stopped out at $499.17 on Mar 10, 2026 — a 5.8% move (-1.04R) over 5 sessions. Across 102 backtested rising wedges, this setup wins 50.0% of the time.

OutcomeLossResult-5.8%R-1.04REntry$471.62Exit$499.17

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How Rising Wedges Have Performed

Win rate
50.4%
Avg return
+0.20R
Backtested trades
10,660
VRTX win rate
56.3%

Historical pattern statistics (1987-01-30 – 2026-07-13), not a prediction.

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VRTX Pattern Trade History

Every completed pattern trade our nightly backtest found on VRTX's daily chart, newest first — wins and losses alike.

PatternEntryExitOutcomeResult
Rising WedgeMar 3, 2026 @ $471.62Mar 10, 2026 @ $499.17Loss+9.5% · -1.04R
TriangleFeb 24, 2026 @ $485.77Mar 18, 2026 @ $451.59Loss+12.2% · -1.09R
TriangleDec 31, 2025 @ $451.75Jan 6, 2026 @ $468.38Loss+7.6% · -1.31R
Rising WedgeDec 3, 2025 @ $445.56Jan 12, 2026 @ $460.59Win+9.1% · +0.68R
TriangleMar 3, 2025 @ $487.88May 7, 2025 @ $434.82Loss+11.1% · -1.27R
Rising WedgeNov 8, 2024 @ $507.17Nov 19, 2024 @ $448.01Loss+10.1% · -1.34R
Falling WedgeOct 3, 2024 @ $459.07Oct 10, 2024 @ $476.15Loss+8.1% · -1.29R
Rising WedgeDec 19, 2022 @ $301.55Apr 11, 2023 @ $324.83Loss+9.4% · -1.00R
Rising WedgeNov 22, 2022 @ $319.53Dec 27, 2022 @ $287.32Loss+9.8% · -1.05R
TriangleNov 21, 2022 @ $316.28Dec 27, 2022 @ $287.32Loss+9.8% · -1.05R
TriangleSep 28, 2022 @ $289.28Nov 4, 2022 @ $308.82Win+10.5% · +1.54R
TriangleJun 23, 2022 @ $276.75Nov 4, 2022 @ $308.82Win+18.2% · +0.96R

Rising Wedge Examples on Other Charts

Historical examples from the published simulation. This selection is not a win-rate sample.

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VRTX Support and Resistance Levels

On the weekly chart, that move toward lower prices reached $506.84 — the spot it had been heading for since it turned near $519.87.

  • This is the first place the move had room to pause, so it's normal to see price hesitate or catch its breath here.
  • From here the chart is quiet again — new levels usually take shape before the next move.

VRTX Recent Daily Prices

DateOpenHighLowClose
Jul 22, 2026$482.32$483.66$471.58$472.57
Jul 21, 2026$478.56$484.99$473.56$482.00
Jul 20, 2026$485.65$491.23$478.48$480.50
Jul 17, 2026$483.51$496.69$481.98$485.65
Jul 16, 2026$480.00$487.30$476.25$486.03
Jul 15, 2026$472.15$480.96$469.60$477.08
Jul 14, 2026$481.29$481.29$473.18$476.31
Jul 13, 2026$486.18$486.18$474.71$480.25
Jul 10, 2026$498.15$498.91$484.33$485.39
Jul 9, 2026$495.58$500.77$482.11$496.50

VRTX Frequently Asked Questions

What chart pattern is VRTX forming right now?
As of Jul 22, 2026, TradingPal's detector identifies a rising wedge on Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) on the daily chart, with a measured-move target of $435.17.
Is a rising wedge bullish or bearish?
The rising wedge detected on VRTX is a bearish pattern, projecting a measured-move target of $435.17. See its full backtested track record above — that's the real edge, not the textbook label.
How reliable is a rising wedge pattern, and what is its win rate?
Across TradingPal's backtest of the rising wedge family (10,660 trades over 628 symbols), it resolved in the expected direction 50.4% of the time with an average of +0.20R. These are historical statistics, not a prediction.
What is the price target if VRTX's pattern breaks out?
The detected rising wedge has a geometry-based measured-move target of $435.17 (pattern height projected from the breakout). This is a technical target, not a recommendation.
What was VRTX's closing price on Jul 22, 2026?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) last closed at $472.57 on Jul 22, 2026. For the live quote, see the chart above or a real-time quote provider.

Technical analysis for informational purposes only — not investment advice. Auto-detected patterns and levels update daily; the chart above is live.