MPCs 0.25B Dollar Volume Ranks 358th as Bollinger Bands Narrow and KDJ Death Cross Signal Bearish Momentum

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) closed at a 0.76% gain on August 25, with a trading volume of $0.25 billion, ranking 358th in market activity. Technical indicators on the 15-minute chart revealed a narrowing of Bollinger Bands and a KDJ Death Cross at 10:15 AM, signaling reduced volatility and bearish momentum. The consolidation pattern suggests potential for further downward price movement as short-term selling pressure intensifies.

The narrowing Bollinger Bands indicate a period of low volatility, often preceding a directional breakout. Meanwhile, the KDJ Death Cross—a bearish reversal signal—occurred when the stochastic oscillator's signal line crossed below its 20-level threshold. These technical developments, though not definitive, highlight caution for traders relying on momentum-based strategies. Market participants are advised to monitor broader energy sector trends and macroeconomic data alongside these short-term signals.

A backtest of a high-volume trading strategy showed mixed results from December 2021 to August 2025. The approach generated a total profit of $2,940 with a maximum drawdown of -$1,960, yielding a Sharpe ratio of 1.53. The strategy's best performance came in December 2021 ($840 gain), while August 2025 recorded the largest loss (-$790), reflecting market volatility over the testing period.