Saad Ullah
Intel is back—and in a big way. After years of being overshadowed by rivals like Nvidia and AMD, the legacy chipmaker has roared back to life with a 129% gain in 2025.
What the Chart Shows
Technical analyst Stock Market Genius recently flagged Intel's breakout, calling it a standout performer "thriving in a hot tech sector." The chart backs that up: after months of sideways action, Intel broke through key resistance levels in late August and hasn't looked back.
Intel's daily chart tells a clear story of momentum building and holding:
- Moving averages aligned bullish: The 10-day EMA ($37.00) sits above the 50-day ($31.21) and 65-day ($29.81)—a classic sign of trend strength
- Volume staying strong: Trading volume at 86.6 million shares shows institutional interest remains solid
- RSI at 61.17: Not overbought, leaving room for more upside
- Key support around $35.50 and $31.00: The 10-day and 50-day EMAs are providing solid backing
- Resistance near $40: A breakout above this psychological level could push Intel toward $43–$45
The stock closed at $36.92 on October 22nd—slightly down on the day but still consolidating near recent highs after doubling in less than three months.
Why Intel's Rallying
The turnaround isn't just chart hype. Intel's catching tailwinds from AI and data center demand, government support through the CHIPS Act, and improving earnings under CEO Pat Gelsinger. Investors are also rotating into Intel as a cheaper, dividend-paying alternative to pricier AI names. The company's manufacturing recovery and new product pipeline are finally starting to pay off.
Intel's technical setup looks solid—strong moving average alignment, healthy volume, and moderate RSI all suggest the rally has legs. The $40 level is the next test. If it clears that convincingly, $43–$45 could be in play. For now, Intel's transformation from laggard to comeback story is one of 2025's biggest surprises—and the chart suggests there may be more to come.
Saad Ullah
