Credo Tech Surges 6.39% on $520M Volume, Ranks 209th in Market Activity

On August 6, 2025, Credo Technology (CRDO) surged 6.39% to $116.73, closing near its 52-week high of $118.95. The stock recorded a trading volume of $520 million, up 35.25% from the previous day, ranking 209th in market activity. Institutional investors added $24.3 million in stakes during Q1, while insider ownership remained at 16.04%. Analysts have upgraded price targets to $115, with 12 "Buy" ratings and one "Strong Buy" recommendation.

Technical indicators suggest continued bullish momentum. The MACD (6.77) remains above its signal line (6.49), and RSI (58.14) holds in neutral territory. Bollinger Bands show the stock is near the upper band of $116.61, with key support at $93.27. CRDO’s beta of 2.59 and dynamic PE of 384x highlight its volatility and growth potential. The 30-day moving average of $99.22 lags significantly below the current price, reinforcing its breakout trajectory.

Backtest analysis of CRDO’s 6% intraday surge reveals positive historical trends. A 3-day win rate of 58.26% averaged 1.51% returns, while 10-day and 30-day periods showed 59.38% and 62.50% win rates with 4.62% and 10.32% average gains, respectively. The maximum return of 20.11% occurred on day 59 post-surge. These metrics underscore short-to-medium-term optimism for the stock, provided key resistance levels hold.

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