Potential bullish rise?USD/ZAR has reacted off the pivot which has been identified as an overlap support and could potentially rise to the 1st resistance level which acts as a pullback resistance.
Pivot: 17.9840
1st Support: 17.8118
1st Resistance: 18.3280
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USDZAR
USD/ZAR choose your bets - Up or Down? Sadly I say up to R20 :( USD/ZAR has remained in a symmetrical triangle since January 2023.
This is a consolidation period of neither winning between the buyers and the sellers.
But we are now approaching the apex 3/4s. And a breakout is imminent.
NOw if we look at the pattern, it has a bullish flag pole which is favourable for the bulls to take the USD up to R20.00 against the ZAR.
I hope we broken down below the support which will take it to R16.00. And I hope I am wrong that it will be going to R20,00.
But unfortunately, I can't be biased and it looks like the next target above the resistance will be R20.00.
USDZAR Excellent sell signalThe USDZAR pair gave a solid sell signal last time (August 16, see chart below) we made made a call on it, easily hitting the 17.500 Target:
Yet again, the price got rejected near the top (Lower Highs trend-line) of the 8-month Channel Down. A candle closing below the 1D MA50 (blue trend-line) will confirm the sell signal. If successful, we will short and target Support 1 at 17.03500.
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Potential bullish rise?USD/ZAR is falling towards the pivot which has been identified as a pullback support and could rise to the 1st resistance which acts as an overlap resistance.
Pivot: 17.3355
1st Support: 17.1641
1st Resistance: 17.59060
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Fundamental & Technical analysis on USDZAR shorts Fundamental : Open Interest on the South African Rand is increasing which is a Bearish signal/confluence. Commercial (Hedgers) Short positions are also increasing which for Exotic pairs like USDZAR means they are covering their Longs and add yet another Bearish confluence. Non-Commercial is also increasing its Long positions which is once again Bearish since you have too see it from a 180 degree view point.
COT Report : cot-reports.com
Technical : On the Technical Analysis side of things we have the 5 EMA crossing down the 20 EMA at the same time that Momentum is negative and the Stochastic %K line is underneath the 50% line
Stop Loss & Take Profits : To determine my Stop Loss and Take Profits I use a Fib Retracement drawn from a recent significant Low to a recent High. My strategy uses the 0.236 Fib LVL as the Stop Loss, for this trade that means 18.51172 on the chart is my Stop. Take Profit #1 is at Fib LVL 1.272, Take Profit #2 is at Fib LVL 1.414, Take Profit #3 is at Fib LVL 1.618, Take Profit #4 is at Fib LVL 2, Take Profit #5 is at Fib LVL 2.272, and my final Take Profit which is #6 is at Fib LVL 2.618.
USD/ZAR Reaches Key Demand Zone: Are We Set for a Reversal?The USD/ZAR currency pair has reached a significant demand area around the 17.72800 level, presenting a potential opportunity for a long position. This critical zone has caught the attention of traders and market analysts alike, especially those looking for a reversal setup based on market positioning data and technical indicators.
COT Report Insights: A Contrarian Indicator
A deeper dive into the Commitment of Traders (COT) report reveals intriguing insights into market sentiment for the USD/ZAR pair. The data shows a notable divergence between retail traders and commercials. Currently, retail traders are predominantly short on the USD/ZAR, betting on further declines in the pair. On the other hand, commercials—who often represent larger, more informed institutional players—are also short on the Rand in the Weekly Futures market. This contrarian stance by retail traders and commercials indicates that a significant market move may be on the horizon.
Market Positioning and the Case for a Reversal
The current market positioning suggests a classic oversold condition for the USD/ZAR pair. An oversold market is typically characterized by excessive selling pressure that has pushed prices lower than what underlying fundamentals might justify. This often leads to a potential reversal as market forces balance out and traders begin to cover their short positions.
The convergence of these factors—an oversold technical condition, retail traders being heavily short, and commercials positioning themselves short on the Rand—sets the stage for a possible bullish reversal. Such a scenario could see the USD/ZAR pair rebound from the current demand area and make a move higher, as buying interest emerges to drive the pair up from its current levels.
Technical Analysis Supports Bullish Outlook
From a technical perspective, the 17.72800 demand zone has historically served as a strong support level, where buying pressure has previously emerged. This zone has acted as a magnet for price action, attracting significant buying interest whenever the pair has approached it. The current price action shows signs of stabilization around this key area, further bolstering the case for a bullish reversal.
Additionally, the presence of bullish reversal patterns or signals, such as candlestick formations or momentum indicators turning upward from oversold levels, would add further confirmation to the potential for an upward move. Traders and analysts are closely monitoring the price action for these confirming signals to enter long positions with more confidence.
Conclusion: Preparing for a Bullish Reversal
Given the convergence of factors—COT report insights, oversold conditions, and technical support at the demand zone—the USD/ZAR pair appears primed for a potential bullish reversal. Traders should keep a close watch on upcoming price action and market data for further clues on the timing and strength of this anticipated move. As always, it's essential to manage risk carefully and consider both fundamental and technical aspects when planning trades.
With the USD/ZAR trading near critical levels, a well-timed entry could offer a favorable risk-reward setup for those anticipating a reversal and subsequent upward movement in the pair.
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Bullish bounce?USD/ZAR is falling towards the pivot which has been identified as a pullback support and could reverse to the 1st resistance which acts as an overlap resistance.
Pivot: 17.64039
1st Support: 17.47874
1st Resistance: 17.84762
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Bearish reversal?USD/ZAR is rising towards the pivot which has been identified as a pullback resistance and could reverse to the 50% Fibonacci support.
Pivot: 18.03042
1st Support: 17.81615
1st Resistance: 18.17267
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Bearish drop?USD/ZAR is rising towards the pivot which lines up with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement and could drop to the 1st support which acts as a pullback support.
Pivot: 17.92393
1st Support: 17.67661
1st Resistance: 18.05016
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USDZAR Channel Down intact. More selling to come.The USDZAR pair has been trading within a Channel Down pattern since April and currently is more than half-way through its latest Bearish Leg. Technically it resembles the Bearish Leg of May, which completed a -7.00% decline in the pricing of its Lower Low.
As a result, our short-term Target on this pair is 17.500 which is slightly less than -7.00%, near the Support 2 level.
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Bullish reversal?USD/ZAR is falling towards the pivot which has been identified as a pullback support and could bounce to the 1st resistance which acts as a pullback resistance.
Pivot: 17.92416
1st Support: 17.74888
1st Resistance: 18.12955
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Potential bullish rise?USD/ZAR has bounced off the pivot and could rise to the 1st resistance which acts as a pullback resistance.
Pivot: 18.03295
1st Support: 17.94288
1st Resistance: 18.17598
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Bearish drop?USD/ZAR is rising towards the pivot which has been identified as an overlap resistance and could reverse to the 1st support level.
Pivot: 18.30934
1st Support: 18.12993
1st Resistance: 18.43011
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Bearish drop?USD/ZAR is reacting off the pivot and could potentially drop to the 1st support which is a pullback support.
Pivot: 18.39589
1st Support: 18.17481
1st Resistance: 18.55218
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Bullish reversal off 50% Fibonacci support?USD/ZAR has reacted off the pivot which has been identified as a pullback support and could potentially rise to the 1st resistance.
Pivot: 18.2155
1st Support: 18.1280
1st Resistance: 18.4373
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Anticipating a dropPrice has been bullish until the 4h fair value gap got triggered at 18.50000. Now we have a bearish sentiment, because price swept the 4h liquidity before the mitigation. To strengthen this scenario price has cleared the swing low to give us displacement, we are now looking for a flip that will make a sweep and simultaneously mitigate the rejection block at 18.38950 for bearish positions. This rejection block resonates with our 4h fair value gap, however, we should be wary of the unmitigated zone above. Fundamentally USDZAR is expected to trade at 17.00000.
Looking to risk 600 pips in order to accumulate 3000 pips…