This wave started at $6,608.50. It is capable of traveling into the $4,986-$5,605 range, formed by its 100% and 61.8% projection levels.

Indeed, the metal is approaching $5,605. A retracement analysis on the downtrend from $10,190 to $4,318 indicates a further fall to $5,369, as copper has broken the support at $5,704.

Resistance is at $5,797, a break above which could lead to a gain to $5,989.

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