USD/CAD | US Dollar to Canadian Dollar Trading Analysis

USD/CAD | US Dollar to Canadian Dollar Trading Analysis

Written by: PaxForex analytics dept - Friday, 17 July 2020 0 comments

Source: PaxForex Premium Analytics Portal, Technical Insight

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 USD/CAD, 30 min

Pivot: 1.3578

Analysis:

Provided that the currency pair is traded above 1.3555, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 1.3578
  • Take Profit 1: 1.3625
  • Take Profit 2: 1.3645

Alternative scenario: 

In case of breakdown of the level 1.3555, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 1.3555
  • Take Profit 1: 1.3535
  • Take Profit 2: 1.3529

Comment:

RSI shows the possibility of an ascending momentum during the day.

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
1.3675 1.3590
1.3645 1.3570
1.3625 1.3545

USD/CAD, D1

Pivot: 1.3640

Analysis:

While the price is below 1.3720, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 1.3640
  • Take Profit 1: 1.3490
  • Take Profit 2: 1.3300

Alternative scenario:

If the level 1.3720 is broken-out, follow the recommendations below.

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 1.3720
  • Take Profit 1: 1.3870
  • Take Profit 2: 1.4015

Comment:

RSI indicates that the downtrend continues in the medium term.

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
1.4110 1.3490
1.4015 1.3300
1.3770 1.3100

We also advise you to pay attention to the following currency pairs for intra-day trading:

AUD/USD – buy above 0.6965 with 0.7010 and 0.7035 as Take Profit targets. Alternative scenario - if the level of 0.6965 is broken-down, you should consider selling with the targets 0.6945 and 0.68930 as Take Profit.
GBP/USD - short positions below 1.2580 with 1.2550 and 1.2535 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level of 1.2580 is broken-out, buy with the targets 1.2600 and 1.2625 as Take Profit.
EUR/USD - sell below 1.1400 with 1.1370 and 1.1355 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level 1.1400 is broken-out, buy with the TP 1.1420 and 1.1440.