USD/CHF | US Dollar to Swiss Franc Trading Analysis

USD/CHF | US Dollar to Swiss Franc Trading Analysis

Written by: PaxForex analytics dept - Wednesday, 26 August 2020 0 comments

Source: PaxForex Premium Analytics Portal, Technical Insight

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USD/CHF, 30 min

Pivot: 0.9082

Analysis:

Provided that the currency pair is traded above 0.9070, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 0.9082
  • Take Profit 1: 0.9120
  • Take Profit 2: 0.9135

Alternative scenario: 

In case of breakdown of the level 0.9070, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 0.9070
  • Take Profit 1: 0.9055
  • Take Profit 2: 0.9035

Comment:

RSI shows the possibility of a ascending momentum. 

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
0.9155 0.9070
0.9135 0.9055
0.9120 0.9035

USD/CHF, D1

Pivot: 0.9115

Analysis:

While the price is below 0.9200, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 0.9115
  • Take Profit 1: 0.9000
  • Take Profit 2: 0.8940

Alternative scenario:

If the level 0.9200 is broken-out, follow the recommendations below.

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 0.9200
  • Take Profit 1: 0.9290
  • Take Profit 2: 0.9390

Comment:

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

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
0.9390 0.9000
0.9290 0.8940
0.9200 0.8860

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

EUR/USD - sell below 1.1845 with 1.1800 and 1.1780 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level 1.1845 is broken-out, buy with the TP 1.1860 and 1.1880. 
GBP/USD – sell below 1.3160 with 1.3115 and 1.3090 as Take Profit targets. Alternative scenario - if the level of 1.3160 is broken-out, you should consider buying with the targets 1.3180 and 1.3200 as Take Profit.
AUD/USD - short positions below 0.7205 with 0.7180 and 0.7165 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level of 0.7205 is broken-out, buy with the targets 0.7215 and 0.7230 as Take Profit.