USD/CHF | US Dollar to Swiss Franc Trading Analysis

USD/CHF | US Dollar to Swiss Franc Trading Analysis

Written by: PaxForex analytics dept - Tuesday, 19 January 2021 0 comments

Source: PaxForex Premium Analytics Portal, Technical Insight

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USD/CHF, 30 min

Pivot: 0.8909

Analysis:

Provided that the currency pair is traded below 0.8921, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 0.8909
  • Take Profit 1: 0.8884
  • Take Profit 2: 0.8877

Alternative scenario: 

In case of breakout of the level 0.8921, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 0.8921
  • Take Profit 1: 0.8933
  • Take Profit 2: 0.8940

Comment:

RSI shows the possibility of descending momentum.

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
0.8940 0.8884
0.8933 0.8877
0.8921 0.8855

USD/CHF, D1

Pivot: 0.8905

Analysis:

While the price is below 0.8980, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 0.8905
  • Take Profit 1: 0.8830
  • Take Profit 2: 0.8750

Alternative scenario:

If the level 0.8980 is broken-out, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 0.8980
  • Take Profit 1: 0.9085
  • Take Profit 2: 0.9185

Comment:

RSI shows the development of a downtrend in the medium-term.

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
0.9185 0.8830
0.9085 0.8750
0.8980 0.8640

We also advise you to pay attention to the following currency pairs for intraday trading:

EUR/USD - buy above 1.2045 with 1.2135 and 1.2155 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level 1.2045 is broken-down, sell with the TP 1.2013 and 1.1993. 
GBP/USD – buy above 1.3548 with 1.3658 and 1.3683 as Take Profit targets. Alternative scenario - if the level of 1.3548 is broken-down you should consider selling with the targets 1.3505 and 1.3480 as Take Profit.
AUD/USD - long positions above 0.7656 with 0.7726 and 0.7742 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level of 0.7656 is broken-down, sell with the targets 0.7629 and 0.7613 as Take Profit.