USD/JPY | US Dollar to Japanese Yen Trading Analysis

USD/JPY | US Dollar to Japanese Yen Trading Analysis

Written by: PaxForex analytics dept - Tuesday, 17 November 2020 0 comments

Source: PaxForex Premium Analytics Portal, Technical Insight

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USD/JPY, 30 min

Pivot: 104.50

Analysis:

Provided that the currency pair is traded below 104.70, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 104.50
  • Take Profit 1: 104.35
  • Take Profit 2: 104.15

Alternative scenario: 

In case of breakout of the level 104.70, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 104.70
  • Take Profit 1: 104.90
  • Take Profit 2: 105.15

Comment:

Technically RSI shows the possibility of a downtrend during the day. 

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
105.15 104.35
104.90 104.15
104.70 104.00

USD/JPY, D1

Pivot: 104.76

Analysis:

While the price is below 105.65, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 104.76
  • Take Profit 1: 104.00
  • Take Profit 2: 103.10

Alternative scenario:

If the level 105.65 is broken-out, follow the recommendations below.

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 105.65
  • Take Profit 1: 106.15
  • Take Profit 2: 106.90

Comment:

RSI shows a medium-term downtrend.

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
106.90 104.00
106.15 103.10
105.65 102.45

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

EUR/USD – buy above 1.1835 with 1.1880 and 1.1900 as Take Profit targets. Alternative scenario - if the level of 1.1835 is broken-down, you should consider selling with the targets 1.1815 and 1.1795 as Take Profit.
GBP/USD - long positions above 1.3185 with 1.3270 and 1.3290 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level of 1.3185 is broken-down, sell with the targets 1.3165 and 1.3150 as Take Profit.
USD/CHF - sell below 0.9135 with 0.9090 and 0.9075 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level 0.9135 is broken-out, buy with the TP 0.9150 and 0.9170.