USD/JPY Correction Could Offer Shelling OpportunityIn my USD/JPY analysis last week, I mentioned a high probability of the pair breaking support and continuing its decline.
That scenario has played out, with USD/JPY dropping below the key 151 support zone and now trading around 149.50.
An upside correction may be next, potentially providing traders with an opportunity to enter short and ride the downtrend.
Conclusion:
Rallies around 150.50 should be seen as selling opportunities, and as previously stated, I expect a further drop to 146. 📉
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USD/JPY: Liquidity Grab Below Weekly LowThe chart shows that the price has grabbed liquidity below the weekly low, potentially triggering a bullish reaction. Analyzing the current USD/JPY situation, recent economic data highlights bearish pressure on the dollar due to declining consumer confidence in the U.S. and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, while the yen is strengthening on the back of more solid economic indicators. Technically, the price has rejected a key demand zone and remains below the psychological threshold of 150.00, which acts as a crucial resistance. If the price confirms a bullish structure on lower timeframes, we could see an upward move towards the 152.00-152.50 area, aligning with a supply zone and moving average confluence. However, a close below recent lows could invalidate this outlook, paving the way for a further drop toward the next support at 146.00.
Short opportunity ?There is a strong line of support and resistance at 148.65 area,
I have a short position I opened a few weeks ago. I am still patiently waiting for the price to break below this level.
In October 2024, the price tried to break above the same support and resistance area and it took three weeks to properly break above and start the bull trend. (see blue box in the chart)
At the time, the price consolidated in the ascending parallel channel and the momentum indicators were showing clear hidden divergence which is the continuation of the trend.
I think the same scenario is unfolding right now. The price is moving inside the descending parallel channel and RSI is starting to show the hidden divergence.
My overall bias for USDJPY is bearish so I am looking for an entry to short.
When the price hit the upper parallel channel and rolle over to the downside, it might be a good place to open a short position.
USDJPY M15 | Bullish Rise Based on the M15 chart analysis, the price is falling toward our buy entry level at 148.94, a pullback support.
Our take profit is set at 149.53, a pullback resistance that aligns close to the 61.8% fibo retracement.
The stop loss is placed at 148.56, a swinglow support.
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After breaking below the ascending trendline, USDJPY shows a persistent downtrend. After EMA21 death-crossed EMA78, it widens the gap and reinforces the bearish momentum. If USDJPY breaks below the support at 148.20, the price could extend its decline toward 145.00. Conversely, if USDJPY tests the resistance at 150.80, it may gain upward momentum toward 153.40.
USDJPY: Bearish Trend ContinuationHello everyone.
As seen on my chart, im expecting a bearish trend continuation seen on higher timeframes after what I believe could be some stop hunts!!
Used a fib to mark premium and discount zones. I expect price to continue go down once the premium zone is hit.
Feel free to leave your thoughts and feedback in a comment, I would heavily appreciate it.
Gold Wave 5 Bull Complete?! (UPDATE)HUGE, HUGE drop of 650 PIPS today on Gold! Price action has been beautiful. Completion of Wave 5 of the EW Theory, followed by a much needed correction.
I’ll be keeping an eye as Gold has now rejected a minor support zone of $2,889. I’ll keep you updated if further upside can resume.
USDJPY Potential DownsidesHey Traders, in today's trading session we are monitoring USDJPY for a selling opportunity around 149.600 zone, USDJPY is trading in a downtrend and currently is in a correction phase in which it is approaching the trend at 149.600 support and resistance area.
Trade safe, Joe.
USD/JPY : Another Bearish Move Ahead ? (READ CAPTION)The USD/JPY daily chart confirms that the price followed our analysis precisely, dropping from the expected zone and completing a 500+ pip correction, hitting all three targets: 152.70, 151.70, and 151, before reaching 148.00.
I anticipate a short upward move before another potential decline. The next probable target for USD/JPY is 148.65. Keep an eye on price action for confirmation!
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USD/JPY BULLS ARE STRONG HERE|LONG
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We are now examining the USD/JPY pair and we can see that the pair is going down locally while also being in a downtrend on the 1W TF. But there is also a powerful signal from the BB lower band being nearby indicating that the pair is oversold so we can go long from the support line below and a target at 153.829 level.
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EUR/USD Faces Key Resistance Amid Liquidity Grab ExpectationsEUR/USD is undergoing a pullback after reaching a one-month high of 1.0528, closing at 1.04658 on February 24, marking a 0.22% decline from the previous day. The euro's recent strength was driven by post-election stability in Germany, where centrist parties formed a coalition government, boosting market confidence. However, bullish momentum has stalled near key resistance levels around 1.0530 and 1.0560, with the pair struggling to sustain gains above the 100-day simple moving average.
From a technical standpoint, the price is approaching a significant supply zone, where a liquidity grab could occur before a potential downside move. Resistance in this area aligns with broader concerns over Germany's economic outlook and coalition negotiations, which could weaken the euro’s appeal. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar, despite recent weakness due to declining consumer confidence, remains in a favorable position for a short-term recovery, adding further pressure on EUR/USD.
If the pair fails to break through resistance, a rejection could trigger a decline toward 1.0400, with further downside potential extending to 1.0283. Conversely, if buyers manage to push past the liquidity zone, the next upside targets lie at 1.0530 and 1.0560.
USDJPY Downtrend USD/JPY is currently in a strong downtrend, indicating a bearish market sentiment. The pair continues to follow the descending trendline, respecting lower highs and lower lows, which confirms the ongoing downward momentum.
Bearish Scenario: Trend Continuation
First Key Support – 148.100
This level serves as a major support zone where price could find temporary consolidation or a minor pullback.
If price breaks below 148.100 with strong bearish pressure, further downside is expected.
Next Major Support – 142.000
A clean break and close below 148.100 could accelerate selling pressure.
The next critical level to watch is 142.000, a strong historical support zone and a psychological level.
If this level is reached, the bearish trend will likely extend further.
Bullish Scenario: Trendline Breakout
If USD/JPY breaks above the descending trendline, it may signal a potential trend reversal or retracement.
The key resistance to watch for a breakout is 151.300, which acts as a strong support-turned-resistance level.
USDJPY H1 I Bounce Off the Fibo?Based on the H1 chart analysis, the price is approaching our buy entry level at 149.76, a pullback support that aligns with the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement.
Our take profit is set at 151.16, a pullback resistance that aligns with the 38.2% Fibo retracement and the 127.2% Fibo extension, forming a Fibonacci confluence that could act as a key resistance level.
The stop loss is placed at 148.83, a swing low support.
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USDJPY Signal - 5 months support test 24.2.25148.60 to 152.70 range
Currently trading at 149.70
Support of 148.60-149.80 range is holding strong for the past 5 months.
Standard correction 300 pips up towards 152.70 makes sense following the expanding wedge pattern highlighted on the chart.
100 pip downside compared to 300 pip upside swing trade.
Make logical, timed, calculated action sticking to a plan and managing risk as top priorities.
GOOD LUCK!
USDCHF Bullish Flag: Breakout Potential Toward 0.92USDCHF is currently trading at 0.899 and forming a bullish flag pattern, signaling a potential breakout toward the 0.92 target. The bullish flag is a strong continuation pattern that occurs after a sharp upward move, followed by a consolidation phase. If the price successfully breaks above the flag’s resistance, it could trigger a new bullish wave, driving USDCHF higher.
Technically, the bullish flag suggests that buyers are accumulating positions before the next breakout. A confirmed breakout above the flag’s upper trendline, with increased volume, could validate the uptrend. Traders should watch key resistance zones and look for strong bullish candlestick formations to confirm the breakout momentum toward 0.92.
On the fundamental side, the US dollar remains strong due to the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates. If economic data from the US continues to show resilience, the dollar could gain further strength against the Swiss franc. Additionally, the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) monetary policy stance, which has remained relatively dovish, could contribute to CHF weakness, supporting the bullish outlook for USDCHF.
In summary, USDCHF is currently consolidating within a bullish flag, preparing for a potential breakout toward 0.92. A strong move above resistance, combined with bullish fundamentals, could accelerate the upside momentum. Traders should keep an eye on US economic data and risk sentiment to confirm the trade setup.
GBPJPY and USDJPY Analysis todayHello traders, this is a complete multiple timeframe analysis of this pair. We see could find significant trading opportunities as per analysis upon price action confirmation we may take this trade. Smash the like button if you find value in this analysis and drop a comment if you have any questions or let me know which pair to cover in my next analysis.
USDJPY: remains below 150.00Furthermore, any significant retracement could find immediate support near the 149.50 level, which is followed closely by the 149.00 round number. A break below the latter might expose the USD/JPY pair to a retest of the 148.50 region, a level seen as the next strong support. Sustained weakness below this area could pave the way for a deeper corrective decline, with the next target around the 148.00 level. Traders will likely keep a close eye on these levels, as they could provide fresh directional impetus for the pair.
Fundamental Market Analysis for February 24, 2025 USDJPYThe Japanese yen (JPY) continued to strengthen against its U.S. counterpart last week and pushed the USD/JPY pair down to 149.000, its lowest level since early December, during Monday's Asian session. Japan's strong Consumer Price Index (CPI) released on Friday complemented last week's encouraging Q4 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth report. This, along with expectations that solid wage growth will drive consumer spending, suggests that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) may raise interest rates more aggressively than originally anticipated and continues to support the Japanese Yen.
In addition, the emergence of new US Dollar (USD) selling is favorable for the JPY and has contributed to the USD/JPY pair declining for the fourth consecutive day, marking the seventh day of negative movement in the last eight. Meanwhile, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda showed willingness to increase government bond purchases if long-term interest rates rise sharply. This in turn led to a further decline in Japanese government bond (JGB) yields from the multi-year peak reached last week, which triggered some intraday JPY selling and helped the currency pair bounce more than 50 pips from the daily low.
Trading recommendation: SELL 149.200, SL 149.800, TP 148.300
Could the price bounce from here?USD/JPY is falling towards the pivot and could bouncer to the pullback resistance.
Pivot: 149.28
1st Support: 146.90
1st Resistance: 151.23
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