Vistra Energy (VST) Chart Patterns, Support & Resistance & Technical Analysis

Auto-detected technical analysis for VST · data as of Aug 4, 2026. The chart above is live; the read below updates daily.

$143.23last close · Aug 4, 202652-week range $132.66$219.82 · 34.84% below the high
Symmetrical Triangle · playing out now

VST is breaking down from a symmetrical triangle — a sign the recent run may be rolling over.

On this chart, setups like it have followed through about 35% of the time.

As long as price stays below $169.8, it's in play — a daily close back above there calls it off.

The move's natural target sits near $124.9.

VST Triangle Pattern

VST is currently forming a triangle on the daily timeframe. Detected Aug 4, 2026.

DirectionBearishTarget$124.86Projected move−23.7%Breakout level$156.71

New to this pattern? What a triangle is and how to trade it →

How Triangles Have Performed

Win rate
52.4%
Avg return
+0.36R
Backtested trades
13,619
VST win rate
41.7%

Historical pattern statistics (2006-08-04 – 2026-08-04), not a prediction.

How these backtests work →

VST Pattern Trade History

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

PatternEntryExitOutcomeResult
TriangleJul 22, 2026 @ $165.42Jul 29, 2026 @ $142.81Loss-1.31R
TriangleJul 16, 2026 @ $155.84Jul 23, 2026 @ $168.98Loss-1.06R
TriangleMay 8, 2026 @ $152.94Jul 23, 2026 @ $168.98Loss-1.04R
TriangleApr 29, 2026 @ $156.96May 19, 2026 @ $133.16Win+2.08R
Falling WedgeApr 7, 2026 @ $153.25May 14, 2026 @ $141.90Loss-1.04R
Falling WedgeDec 29, 2025 @ $163.76Jan 7, 2026 @ $154.60Loss-1.81R
TriangleOct 20, 2025 @ $199.26Nov 14, 2025 @ $167.12Win+1.80R
Falling WedgeSep 10, 2025 @ $200.52Sep 23, 2025 @ $204.24Win+0.17R
Rising WedgeAug 11, 2025 @ $203.02Sep 2, 2025 @ $182.29Win+1.50R
Falling WedgeApr 22, 2025 @ $113.38Jun 10, 2025 @ $164.65Win+5.11R
Bullish PennantMay 9, 2023 @ $23.86Aug 1, 2023 @ $27.89Win+3.40R
TriangleDec 22, 2022 @ $23.75Jan 19, 2023 @ $21.26Win+1.95R

VST Support and Resistance Levels

On the weekly chart, the nearest level worth watching is a ceiling overhead near $267.41 — where price has stalled before.

  • There's no clear floor close by yet, so this one line is the main thing to watch — a ceiling often acts like a lid.
  • Watch how price behaves as it approaches $267.41 — that's where the next read tends to form.

Nearest auto-detected resistance near $153.76. These are chart/swing-derived levels, not formula pivots.

Resistance
$153.76$167.27$168.55

VST Recent Daily Prices

DateOpenHighLowClose
Aug 4, 2026$155.60$156.99$143.03$143.23
Aug 3, 2026$148.77$156.96$146.19$155.94
Jul 31, 2026$151.85$153.13$146.52$148.19
Jul 30, 2026$148.00$151.97$147.09$148.62
Jul 29, 2026$148.73$149.28$142.16$142.81
Jul 28, 2026$153.92$153.99$146.21$148.64
Jul 27, 2026$165.50$166.15$155.54$157.08
Jul 24, 2026$168.70$169.76$162.31$163.38
Jul 23, 2026$166.26$169.06$165.01$168.98
Jul 22, 2026$160.11$167.81$159.63$166.74

VST Frequently Asked Questions

What chart pattern is VST forming right now?
As of Aug 4, 2026, TradingPal's detector identifies a triangle on Vistra Energy (VST) on the daily chart, with a measured-move target of $124.86.
Is a triangle bullish or bearish?
The triangle detected on VST is a bearish pattern, projecting a measured-move target of $124.86. See its full backtested track record above — that's the real edge, not the textbook label.
How reliable is a triangle pattern, and what is its win rate?
Across TradingPal's backtest of the triangle family (13,619 trades over 631 symbols), it resolved in the expected direction 52.4% of the time with an average of +0.36R. These are historical statistics, not a prediction.
What are the support and resistance levels for VST?
Based on auto-detected, swing-derived levels (as of Aug 4, 2026), VST's nearest support is around n/a and nearest resistance around $153.76.
What is the price target if VST's pattern breaks out?
The detected triangle has a geometry-based measured-move target of $124.86 (pattern height projected from the breakout). This is a technical target, not a recommendation.
What was VST's closing price on Aug 4, 2026?
Vistra Energy (VST) last closed at $143.23 on Aug 4, 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.