Will Nadsaq start a deep correction?The year 2023 proved to be exceptional for PEPPERSTONE:NAS100 , witnessing a 70% increase in the index. However, the onset of 2024 brought about a correction in the index.
Notably, the rise observed in December is confined within a rising wedge, suggesting a potential reversal. The index has indeed breached the rising trend line of the wedge, and the recent rebound serves as confirmation of this break.
Also NAS100 appears to face challenges surpassing the 17k mark.
Confirmation for a new downward move would occur with a break below 16500.
In such a scenario, levels to monitor for bearish targets include 16200, 15700, and a significant 14500.
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Ada sitting on support. What's next?From mid-October to December, BINANCE:ADAUSDT experienced a remarkable rally, surging by approximately 250%. However, after two unsuccessful attempts to surpass 0.7 in December, the coin began a retracement, eventually dipping below 0.5 at the onset of the new year.
The recovery from this recent decline appears feeble, marked by a lower high on our chart, and the coin reversed at the support zone.
Given the potential for a more significant correction in BTC, I anticipate that AdaUsdt will tread a similar path and breach the support level.
In such a scenario, a decline to 0.4 seems highly likely.
ICP- A trading planAs you may be aware, my confidence in ICP remains strong, and I anticipate a price surge towards the resistance zone of 20-22 in the near term. Since there is a daily inquiry about it, I've put together a trading plan that might offer some guidance.
Upon a closer look, it is evident that the current trend is upward. However, up trends (or down trends), are not linear...
Following the high at 16, the coin initiated a correction and has been consolidating its gains. The recent consolidation is forming a symmetrical triangle, which is typically a continuation pattern. Keeping this in mind, let's explore potential scenarios:
If there is a break above the triangle's resistance, we could interpret the correction as concluded and consider entering the market with the previously mentioned target.
Conversely, if the triangle is broken to the downside, we should seek buying opportunities near the robust support level around 10.
Combining the two scenarios:
a. In the event of an upward break that turns out to be false, causing the coin to decline again, we can consider doubling our trade around 10.
b. If there is a downward break, we initiate a buy near 10 and double our position when the price rebounds above 12.
As for the less favorable scenario, if ICP drops below 10, we may incur losses. Therefore, it is crucial to trade with funds that you can afford to lose.
That concludes the current analysis on ICP for now.
I will provide updates if there are significant developments, especially in the case of a breakout.
Best Of luck!
Mihai Iacob
UsdJpy- Resumption of the up trend (Long term view)After experiencing a prolonged uptrend in 2023, during which it gained 3000 pips, the mid-November period marked the beginning of a correction for $FX:USDJPY. Over the next six weeks, the pair dropped by 1000 pips, reaching a significant psychological level of 140.
The decline observed from December, however, formed a steep falling wedge, suggesting the potential for a reversal. This reversal indeed occurred as the new year commenced, with the pair breaking above the resistance of the pattern on January 2nd. Subsequent to this breakthrough, the market witnessed consecutive green days, and USDJPY successfully surpassed the crucial technical zone of 143.50-144.
In the past week, the pair consolidated its recent gains and stabilized around the 145 region. The overall long-term trend remains bullish, and the recent low at 140 could signify the conclusion of the correction. In such a scenario, there is the potential for the pair to resume its upward movement, surpassing the recent high of 151.50, and achieving new highs in the coming months.
My bullish sentiment persists as long as the pair remains above 143.
Gold could rise to 2060Analyzing OANDA:XAUUSD in light of the most recent data, the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the previous month exceeded expectations. It recorded a year-on-year increase of 3.4%, surpassing the anticipated 3.2%. Additionally, the core gauge outperformed predictions, reaching 3.9%, surpassing consensus estimates by one-tenth of a percent.
Initially, this data triggered a decline in the price of Gold, but this downturn was brief, and the price swiftly rebounded back into its familiar range. Furthermore, a closer look at the chart reveals that the price, once again, reversed from the 2020 confluence support zone, which, in my opinion, contributes to a bullish scenario.
As I discussed in yesterday's post, confirmation of the reversal still requires a break above 2060. In such a scenario, the upward movement could intensify toward the 2060 resistance, with a high probability of extending to 2080.
In summary, my bullish sentiment has strengthened compared to yesterday. In my view, purchasing on dips against yesterday's low seems to be a prudent strategy.
Best of luck!
Mihai Iacob
GbpUsd- Rise above 1.3? Nice 1:3.5 R:R trade spottedIn early October, FX:GBPUSD bottomed out in the 1.2 zone and entered a consolidation phase that persisted throughout the month. November marked a positive shift as the pair embarked on a robust uptrend, driving it approximately 800 pips higher.
Come December, the pair transitioned into another consolidation phase, establishing a clear support base at 1.26 and a resistance ceiling around the 1.28 zone. Recent price movements indicate the potential for a breakout, hinting at a prospective rise beyond the significant psychological figure of 1.3.
In the medium term, my target is set at the 1.3150 zone, aligning with the vicinity of the recent high resistance level.
EUR/USD has established a support base;will it rise above 1.12?OANDA:EURUSD has shown limited movement since the start of the year, fluctuating within a range approximately between 1.09 and 1.1. Nevertheless, the price action indicates the formation of a potential support base, as observed through the consistent buying of dips and the pair's inclination towards an upward trajectory.
Confirmation of an impending upward movement hinges on a breakthrough above the range's resistance at 1.1. In such a scenario, we could anticipate a surge towards 1.12. My strategy involves seeking buying opportunities during market declines, while considering a shift if the price experiences a daily close below 1.09, negating this optimistic scenario.
Bake- An interesting coin with 2x potential and 1:4 R:RFrom a technical perspective, BINANCE:BAKEUSDT presents an intriguing opportunity at the moment. Examining the chart reveals a noteworthy pattern. Following the initial breakout from long-term accumulation above 0.2 back in December, the coin underwent a correction to validate the breached resistance. This correction was succeeded by a remarkable pump, and the subsequent decline found solid support at the newly established level (the previous high of the initial upward movement).
Taking into account the prevailing optimism in the crypto market and the coin's characteristic high volatility, there is potential for a new upward movement and a test of the recent peak.
However, it's crucial to be mindful of the elevated risk associated with this particular coin. If you are considering a purchase, it should be done using high-risk capital.
Gold- Levels to watch for the next 500+ pips moveAs previously discussed, OANDA:XAUUSD had a rough start to the year, experiencing a decline of approximately 600 pips. However, bulls successfully halted this descent precisely at the support zone from 2020.
Since reaching Monday's low, the price has entered a consolidation phase, fluctuating between distinct levels of support and resistance.
This prompts a crucial question for swing traders targeting moves of 500 pips or more: What is the likely direction from here?
On one hand, there is evidence of a reversal from support. Considering the overall bullish trend, one could anticipate a resumption of the trend with a potential test of the 2080 resistance and, possibly, a surpassing of the 2100 mark.
It's essential to note, however, that achieving this scenario requires confirmation, specifically a clear break above the 2040 level.
On the other hand, a breach below the 2020 support exposes the recent lows around 1980. More significantly, such a move would signify the establishment of a lower high in the start of the year price and, potentially lead to a further decline to 1930.
P.S: At this moment I hold a buy trade with only 50% of my usual volume and, as explain, I am waiting for a clearer picture
Best of luck!
Mihai Iacob
Correction for Alts could be overIn my last CRYPTOCAP:TOTAL2 analysis, I wrote that although the trend for Alts is strongly bullish, a correction could follow and traders should keep a close eye on 700B zone.
Indeed, the market corrected in that zone and at this moment looks ready for a new rally.
My target in the medium term remains 1T and I will constantly update and analyze interesting coins.
Gold- Reversal to the upside is loomingIn my yesterday's comment, I said that OANDA:XAUUSD could have found a bottom in 2020 important support.
After a spike in 2040 local resistance during yesterday's session, the drive dropped again, but this time stopped at 2024 making a higher low.
Although the falling trend line that started at the beginning of the year is not broker to the upside yet, there are high chances for this to happen today.
I maintain my bullish bias on Gold as long as the price stays above Monday's low.
DXY could test 104.20 resistance is near termAfter the drop to 100 strong support zone at the end of 2023, USD Index has started the year strongly and we have a more than 2% reversal from that zone.
This reversal could go on further and the price could text 104.20 important resistance.
Sell rallies for EurUsd, GbpUsd, AudUsd or NzdUsd could be a good strategy if a good risk: reward is found.
AudUsd- An interesting zone to watchAs you know, I've been bullish AudUsd and called for a rise to 0.69 zone resistance.
The target was reached at the end of the year and the pair started to correct immediately after.
Although AudUsd started the year badly, the trend started in November remains strongly bullish and this correction could represent the opportunity for bulls to enter at a better price.
Looking at the posted chart we can see that the recent correction brought the price down to a very interesting confluence of supports, given by the retesting of the falling broken trend line, a drop to the ascending trend line, and the horizontal support.
As long as Friday's low is intact, I'm looking to buy dips.
Gold could reverse to the upsideIn my yesterday's analysis I wrote that, although OANDA:XAUUSD has had a bad start to the year, the medium-term trend is still bullish as long as the price stays above the 2020 zone.
Gold continued its descent exactly in that zone and started to reverse.
This rise could continue further and the target could be the 2060 resistance zone.
I'm bullish as long as the price stays above yesterday's low and I'm looking to buy dips.
Gold near important support zoneOANDA:XAUUSD has had a rough start to the year, experiencing a significant drop of approximately 500 pips from its peak to its lowest point. On Friday, the price exhibited high volatility, solidifying the 2060 zone as a confirmed resistance level.
Currently, the price stands at 2028 and is approaching a crucial support zone around 2020. It is imperative for the bulls to successfully uphold this level to sustain the price within a medium-term upward trend. Failure to do so may lead to a potential continuation to the downside, with a target set at the 1980 zone.
TLRY Tilray Brands Options Ahead of EarningsAnalyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of TLRY Tilray Brands prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 2.50usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2024-1-26,
for a premium of approximately $0.22.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.