Shares of PayPal Holdings Inc. ($PYPL), the US-based digital payments leader, are currently trading near $78.00. The company has made headlines with the official launch of its 'Pay with Crypto' service, enabling merchants to accept payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies—including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a range of stablecoins—directly at checkout. Integrated wallet compatibility with Coinbase and MetaMask is set to further drive adoption.
The standout feature is transaction fees as low as 0.99%, representing a potential 90% reduction compared to traditional cross-border card payments. Instant conversion to stablecoins or fiat currency will ensure seamless settlement for merchants. These strategic developments have prompted Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co., Inc. to upgrade their price target on PayPal from $95.00 to $105.00 while reiterating a 'Buy' rating, citing the firm’s strong positioning in the evolving payments ecosystem.
Q2 Earnings: Strong Growth Expected
PayPal is set to report second-quarter earnings today. Consensus forecasts call for revenues of $8.08 billion, up from $7.79 billion the previous quarter and $7.90 billion year-on-year. EPS is expected to hit $1.30—the highest level in two years—substantially above last year’s $1.19 per share.
Technical Analysis: Key Support and Resistance Levels
On the daily chart, $PYPL remains just below the resistance line of a triangle formation, with dynamic boundaries at $81.00 and $73.00. The Alligator EMA indicator shows an expanding bullish channel, while the Awesome Oscillator continues to print corrective bars in positive territory—reinforcing the prevailing buy signal.
- Resistance Levels: 81.00, 88.00
- Support Levels: 75.60, 68.50

Trading Scenarios
Long positions: Consider entries above $81.00 with a target of $88.00 and a stop-loss below $78.00. Recommended time horizon: at least 7 days.
Short positions: Watch for breakdowns below $75.60, with downside targets of $68.50 and a stop-loss at $78.00.
Weekly Setup:
BUY STOP Entry: 81.00 | Take Profit: 88.00 | Stop Loss: 78.00
Key Levels: 68.50, 75.60, 81.00, 88.00
Alternative:
SELL STOP Entry: 75.60 | Take Profit: 68.50 | Stop Loss: 78.00
Key Levels: 68.50, 75.60, 81.00, 88.00