Structural break signals
BTU qualifies for the Red List on decline depth.
The structural read
What price action says about BTU.
BTU qualifies for the Red List on decline depth — down -41.0% from its rolling 252-day high. Past the 40% threshold, the deepest tier in the taxonomy. Depth plus recency: this is the pattern many investors call a falling knife.
Cross-confirmation: decline sigma also reads 5.3σ over 20 bars.
Alongside that decline, our proprietary engine has flagged a confirmed bullish structural signal on one or more time frames — moderate or strong time-frame-continuity (TFC) alignment — so the ticker also carries a Recovering badge. The two readings coexist: the tier tells you how deep the damage is, the Recovering badge tells you whether momentum may be turning. Recovering is not a buy signal; it's a structural read.
Upstream TFC read: moderate alignment, current phase daily. Last bar types — daily 2D (green), weekly 1 (green), monthly 2D (red).
Earnings on file: 2026-02-05. Tiering is unaffected by earnings dates — listings reflect price structure only.
52-week range
Sector context · Energy
19 other Energy tickers are on Broken Stocks.
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Questions about BTU
What people ask.
Why is BTU on Broken Stocks?
BTU qualifies for the Red List on decline depth. It is down -41.0% from its rolling 252-day high of $41.14, set on 2026-03-19 — 56d ago. It additionally carries a Recovering badge — see below.
What does the Recovering badge mean for BTU?
Recovering means our proprietary engine has flagged a confirmed bullish structural signal on one or more time frames (moderate or strong time-frame continuity). It coexists with the decline tier — BTU is still Red List because the rolling-252-day decline hasn't healed, but a bullish setup has formed inside that decline. The two readings answer different questions: the tier tells you how deep the damage is; the Recovering badge tells you whether momentum may be turning. It's not a buy recommendation.
Is BTU a falling knife?
By the most common technical definition — a steep, recent breakdown from a fresh high — yes. BTU is down -41.0% from its 52-week high of $41.14, set 56d ago. That combination of depth (past the 30% Amber threshold) and recency (high set inside the last 120 days) is the textbook falling-knife pattern. Whether to try to catch it is a separate question — historically most attempts to bottom-pick continue lower before reversing. Broken Stocks flags the pattern; it does not recommend buying or selling.
Is BTU a buy?
Broken Stocks does not issue buy or sell recommendations. The list is a rules-based technical warning system. It tracks structural decline depth and recency — not company quality, management, fundamentals, or news. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor.
Where is BTU trading inside its 52-week range?
At $24.26, BTU sits 42.3% of the way from its 52-week low ($11.90) to its 52-week high ($41.14). A reading below 25% indicates price is hugging the bottom of the range; above 75%, the top.
How fast has BTU been declining?
The current 41.0% decline accrued over 56d, which annualizes to roughly -267.2% per year. Annualized pace is a sanity check — a 30% decline in three months is a different signal than a 30% decline over two years.
How does BTU compare to its sector?
There are 19 other Energy tickers on Broken Stocks: 7 Red, 3 Amber, 9 Watch, with 6 showing recovering structural signals. Median sector decline is -27.2% — BTU's decline is deeper than the sector median.
Does BTU's earnings date affect its tier?
No. Tiering is decided purely by decline depth and recency of the rolling-high date. The earnings date on file (2026-02-05) is shown for reference only — listings can move tier between scans based on closing prices, regardless of fundamentals or news events.