USD index patterns: a cup and handle or ascending triangle?
The US Dollar Index (DXY) appears to form either a cup and handle or an ascending triangle pattern. The critical level to watch is 101.50. Ideally, it would be better if the price gets rejected at this level today and a breakout is attempted tomorrow or Monday to build up the importance of the pattern and make it more mature.
A successful breakout above 101.50 could signal a stronger bullish push, potentially driving the price up to 102.49. However, given the overall bearish trend of the dollar index, a more conservative target around 102 on a breach of 101.50 seems more realistic.
As for stop-loss placement, while it's unclear where the best position might be, a common approach would be to place it just below the daily low on the day of the breakout.
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A successful breakout above 101.50 could signal a stronger bullish push, potentially driving the price up to 102.49. However, given the overall bearish trend of the dollar index, a more conservative target around 102 on a breach of 101.50 seems more realistic.
As for stop-loss placement, while it's unclear where the best position might be, a common approach would be to place it just below the daily low on the day of the breakout.
This content is not directed to residents of the EU or UK. Any opinions, news, research, analyses, prices or other information contained on this website is provided as general market commentary and does not constitute investment advice. ThinkMarkets will not accept liability for any loss or damage including, without limitation, to any loss of profit which may arise directly or indirectly from use of or reliance on such information.
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