MA

MA

Mastercard Inc
Financial Services
$498.00 +0.40% As of Feb 25, 1:32 AM
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Trade Idea

Strategy
Bull Call
Strikes
$540/545
Expiration
Mar 13
Target ROI
100.0%
Trade Reasoning
The technical indicators for MA are signaling strong bullish momentum, with the MACD positive and rising, indicating increasing buying pressure. The current price at $541.04 is an optimal entry point for a bull call spread as it is right at the ATM level, allowing us to capitalize on a further price increase while limiting risk. The structure of the ATM spread offers an attractive risk/reward profile, allowing for significant upside potential while maintaining a defined risk, making it a compelling trade. Maya's edge comes from disciplined trade management—knowing when to exit is just as important as when to enter. Subscribe to get real-time open and close alerts that take the guesswork out of trading.
Bullish Factors
MACD Positive and Rising.
• Short-term EMAs are rising.

Technical Analysis

MA Faces Resistance as EMAs Turn Bearish

Bearish
Feb 25, 2026 at 1:32 AM $498.00 (+0.40%)

Mastercard Inc (MA) closed up 0.40% at $498.00 on February 25.

Key indicators suggest a bearish bias:

Moving Averages Price sits below both the 9-day ($517.32) and 21-day ($528.80) EMAs, suggesting short-term weakness.
Momentum RSI at 33.5 is in neutral territory but trending lower. MACD reads -10.71 against its -7.38 signal line (bearish).
Volatility Price has pierced the lower Bollinger Band ($498.48), which often precedes a bounce.

While EMAs remain bearish, the oversold RSI reading hints at potential support around $498.48.

Support sits at $498.48 with resistance at $564.93.

MA Sinks Below Technical Support to $498.00

Bearish
Feb 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM $498.00 (+0.40%)

Energy Building: MA Consolidates Tightly at $496.03

Neutral
Feb 24, 2026 at 12:54 AM $496.03 (-5.78%)

Traders Watch MA Squeeze Closely at $496.03

Neutral
Feb 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM $496.03 (-5.78%)

Volatility Contraction Sets Up MA Move Near $526.41

Neutral
Feb 22, 2026 at 12:55 AM $526.41 (+1.19%)
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Key Stats

Entry Price $2.50
Max Profit $2.50
Max Loss $2.50
Days to Exp 15
Trade Date Feb 6, 2026
Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational purposes only. Options trading involves substantial risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.