Webull stock rises on platform upgrades and analyst target
Webull (NASDAQ: BULL) stock gained 6.44% to $8.19 on Tuesday after expanding its paperTrade simulation to include crypto, futures, bonds, and event contracts. Rosenblatt maintained a Buy rating and raised its price target to $13 from $12. Technical indicators show the stock trading above key moving averages, though the 12-month performance remains down 44.24%.

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Webull (NASDAQ: BULL) stock traded higher on Tuesday, driven by the expansion of its paperTrade environment and a raised price target from Rosenblatt. The online investment platform announced that its upgraded simulation now includes crypto, futures, bonds, and event contracts, supported by an updated pricing engine. Since launch, users have placed over 204 million simulated orders on paperTrade. Additionally, Webull added OpenAPI access for paperTrade, enabling developers and automated tools to simulate workflows programmatically.
Analyst Rating and Target
Before Tuesday's product release, Rosenblatt analyst Chris Brendler maintained a Buy rating on Webull and raised the price target to $13 from $12. The adjustment reflects an updated valuation outlook for the financial services company.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rating | Buy |
| Previous Price Target | $12 |
| New Price Target | $13 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Ticker | BULL |
Market Performance and Technical Levels
Webull shares were up 6.44% at $8.19 at the time of publication on Tuesday. The Nasdaq is up 1.71%, while the S&P 500 has gained 0.76%. Financials are also modestly higher, up 0.2%, helping maintain a supportive market backdrop.
From a trend perspective, the stock is now back above its key moving averages, trading 13.4% above the 20-day SMA ($7.19), 19.5% above the 50-day SMA ($6.82), and 6.6% above the 200-day SMA ($7.65). Momentum is improving: MACD is above its signal line and the histogram is positive, which suggests downside pressure is easing and the recent upswing is gaining traction.
Key levels are getting close enough to matter for trade planning:
- Key Resistance: $8.50 — Nearby pivot/round-number area where rebounds can stall.
- Key Support: $6.50 — Prior buyer area that sits near the stock’s recent lower trading zone.
Zooming out, the 12-month performance is still down 44.24%, so this rally is best read as a recovery attempt inside a bigger drawdown unless price can keep building above the 200-day area and hold higher lows.
How will the addition of crypto and futures simulations in paperTrade impact Webull's user acquisition and retention rates?
Will the OpenAPI access for paperTrade attract third-party developers to build integrations on Webull's platform?
Can Webull sustain its current momentum above the 200-day SMA given the broader market volatility?



























