DAX 40 H1: Wave Analysis for the Asian Session on 25.2.2026

Despite the steady decline in price, the DAX 40 chart is giving signals about a possible completion of the current bearish momentum.
At a higher time interval, an ascending wedge continues to form. A downward corrective wave [iv] has been formed in this movement by this moment. Once this wave is completed, the formation of an upward wave [v] should be seen.
According to a smaller time-frame, the market moves within the ABC zigzag. Currently, the price is completing the formation of the wave (c) apparently and the price movement may move into a new wave formation.
To summarize, at the moment the DAX 40 chart is maintaining a downward movement vector. However, the corrective wave is in the final stage of formation.
In this situation, long positions are prioritized.
Alternative scenario
Short positions will be relevant after the breakout of the current wave start level