Price Action and Volume Context

BDO Unibank (BDO) had closed below its opening price in recent sessions until today, February 3, 2026, when it finished at ₱140.00 per share, up 2.26%. The advance came with volume that exceeded 100% of its 10-day average, which points to a notable increase in buying interest.

BDO moved above its 9-day and 200-day exponential moving averages. These developments signal a shift toward a short-term and long-term bullish bias, respectively.

Key support sits at ₱133.60, closely aligned with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement at ₱134.20. On the upside, major resistance stands at ₱143.50.

Dominant Range and Price Acceptance

The Dominant Range Index (DRI) registered a bullish reading for the session. BDO closed above its volume-weighted average price, and the price range with the highest traded volume and transaction count appeared nearer the intraday high than the intraday low. This distribution reflects demand dominance during the session.

Dominant Range Index: BULLISH
Last Price: ₱140.00
Dominant Range: ₱139.50 – ₱140.00
VWAP: ₱138.63

Market Participation and Sentiment

In contrast, the Market Sentiment Index (MSI) remained bearish and offered a contrarian perspective. This divergence suggests that while price action improved, broader participant conviction did not confirm the move. Investors with earlier entries may have used the intraday strength to lock in gains or reduce exposure, particularly for positions near breakeven.

The bearish MSI aligns with the low proportion of participants that showed strong buying behavior. Only a small share of brokers posted net buying or recorded higher buying averages than selling averages. In addition, the aggregate buying average of all participants stayed below the VWAP, which reflects limited willingness to chase prices at higher levels.

Market Sentiment Index: BEARISH
11 of the 56 participating brokers, or 19.64%, posted a positive Net Amount
11 of the 56 participating brokers, or 19.64%, recorded a higher Buying Average than Selling Average
56 Participating Brokers’ Buying Average: ₱137.88549
56 Participating Brokers’ Selling Average: ₱138.93024
3 of 56 participants, or 5.36%, registered a 100% BUY activity
24 of 56 participants, or 42.86%, registered a 100% SELL activity

Assessment and Positioning Considerations

BDO shows improving technical momentum supported by volume and a bullish Dominant Range Index. However, the bearish Market Sentiment Index highlights weak conviction among participants and raises the risk of limited follow-through near resistance.

For existing holders, a hold stance with well-defined trailing stops remains appropriate, particularly above the ₱133–₱134 support zone. A sustained move above ₱143.50, supported by improved participation metrics, would strengthen the bullish case. For new exposure, patience remains prudent until broader sentiment aligns with price action.

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