JPYUSD trade ideas
Possible bearish movement from price level 147.300Setup Description:
Price is approaching a major resistance zone between 147.200 – 147.530, which previously acted as a strong rejection area. Market structure shows signs of a lower high, indicating potential bearish continuation. No clear breakout above resistance, suggesting bulls are losing momentum.
Entry Reasoning:
Previous strong rejection from 147.530
Bearish market structure (lower high)
Potential for large risk-reward if price rejects this zone
Clean traffic down to next support zones
USD/JPY(20250410)Today's AnalysisToday's buying and selling boundaries:
146.66
Support and resistance levels:
150.90
149.32
148.29
145.03
144.01
142.42
Trading strategy:
If the price breaks through 148.29, consider buying, the first target price is 149.32
If the price breaks through 146.66, consider selling, the first target price is 145.03
USD/JPY) Bullish reversal analysis read the Caption EA GOLD point update
This chart is for USD/JPY on the 1-hour time frame,and it presents a bullish trade setup.Let's break down the idea
Key Observations ;
1.Current Price;
USD/JPY is trading Around 146.281.
2.Overall Bias
Bullish setup expecting a bounce from demand into a higher target zone.
3.EMA 200;
price is currently below the 200 EMA (147.942).which usually suggests a bearish trend _but this setup is aiming for a short-term Bullish retracement.
USD/JPY 4H Chart – Technical & Fundamental AnalysisUSD/JPY 4H Chart – Technical & Fundamental Analysis
On the 4-hour time frame, price is in a clear downtrend, forming lower highs and lower lows. As the downward movement continues, we’ve identified a minor key resistance level at 148.800, along with two minor key support levels — one at 146.000 near the current price, and another at 140.400.
Price has already broken below the minor support, triggering sellers’ pending orders. This also serves as an accumulation phase for market makers. As expected, price did not immediately continue pushing lower below the next support level. Instead, market makers aimed for a liquidity hunt — which has now occurred, pushing price upwards and liquidating sellers' stop-losses, creating a clear liquidity zone.
Our current objective is to wait for price to break below the minor key level and then place a sell stop order at 145.920, with a stop-loss at 148.100 (above the liquidity zone), and take-profit at 140.960 — the next minor support. This setup offers a 1:2 risk-to-reward ratio.
Fundamental Outlook:
USD/JPY remains under pressure amid a weakening U.S. dollar, driven by soft labor market data and heightened economic uncertainty. This week’s U.S. Unemployment Claims are projected at 223K, up from 219K, reflecting potential labor market softening. A higher-than-expected print may dampen expectations for additional rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, weighing further on the dollar.
In contrast, the Japanese yen has strengthened on the back of improved domestic data and renewed safe-haven demand. Upward revisions to Japan’s GDP, along with stable inflation figures, have increased confidence in the yen. Furthermore, recent remarks from the Bank of Japan hinting at a more hawkish tone have added to the currency’s appeal. Global geopolitical risks — including potential trade tensions tied to former President Trump’s resurgence — are also reinforcing the yen’s safe-haven status.
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USDJPY H1 I Bullish Bounce Off Based on the H1 chart, the price is falling toward our buy entry level at 145.09, a pullback support that aligns with the 78.6% Fibo retracement.
Our take profit is set at 148.83, a pullback resistance.
The stop loss is set at 143.98, a swing low support.
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USDJPY Bullish to $149.500Rather than buying at the top of the ‘Impulse Wave’, wait for a ‘Wave 2’ or ‘Wave B’ correction towards the support zone, so you can buy back at a cheaper price.
⭕️5 Major Wave Bearish Move Complete.
⭕️5 Minor Waves Complete in Wave 5.
⭕️BOS Confirming Bullish Structure Now Valid.
Another tariff u-turn: Oil overbought on news? President Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries that have not retaliated, sparking a sharp rally in U.S. markets. The Nasdaq 100 led gains with a 12.2% surge. The U.S. dollar also strengthened against safe-haven currencies such as the Japanese yen and Swiss franc.
Crude oil prices rebounded alongside equities, with oil futures rising more than 4% to trade above $62 per barrel.
However, the strength of the oil rally may be overstated. China, one of the world’s largest oil consumers, was among the first to retaliate against U.S. tariffs. Tensions between Washington and Beijing have worsened, prompting the U.S. to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%.
Adding to the caution, analysts at Goldman Sachs revised down their 2026 average price forecasts for Brent and WTI, citing rising recession risks. The bank now expects Brent to average $58 per barrel and WTI to average $55.
USDJPY Bearish Flag Breakdown – Eyes on 140.11 Support ZoneUSDJPY is showing signs of a bearish continuation, following a breakdown from a rising wedge pattern. The recent strong drop confirms a shift in momentum from bullish to bearish, with price now forming a bear flag just below a key structure.
Key Technical Zones:
Current Price: 147.78
Resistance Area (Invalidation Zone): 148.11 – 151.44
Support Targets:
TP1: 142.87
TP2: 140.11
Technical Confluence & Patterns:
✅ Series of Rising Wedges followed by sharp breakdowns
✅ Bear Flag Pattern forming after recent drop
✅ Lower highs & lower lows confirming downtrend
✅ Volume spike during breakdown, low volume on pullback
Trade Outlook:
📉 Bias: Bearish below 148.11
📌 Entry Zone: On confirmation of flag breakdown
🎯 Target 1: 142.87 – Previous horizontal support
🎯 Target 2: 140.11 – Major swing support / demand zone
🛑 Invalidation: Break above 151.44 (major resistance zone)
Conclusion:
USDJPY is set up for a potential bearish continuation as it respects a textbook flag breakdown setup. A close below 147.50 would reinforce bearish pressure with further downside toward 142.87 and 140.11. Traders should monitor momentum and structure confirmation before entering positions.
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Yen surges to six-month high, BoJ cautiousThe Japanese yen continues to make inroads against the US dollar. In the North American session, USD/JPY is up 1.1% on Wednesday, trading at 144.60. Earlier, the yen strengthened to 143.98, its strongest level since Sept. 2024.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday that the central bank will have to determine the impact of US trade policy on growth and inflation in Japan. Ueda said that US tariffs had created new uncertainty and signaled that the BoJ might hold off on further interest rates until the situation became more clear.
Ueda repeated that the BoJ would raise rates if the economy continued to improve, and currently, underlying inflation was rising and moving closer to 2% target. The uptake is that the BoJ is being very cautious with all the turmoil in the markets and is dampening expectations of a rate hike at the May 1 meeting.
FOMC minutes - still relevant?
The Federal Reserve will post its minutes of the March rate meeting. Investors scrutinize the minutes for policy clarity but global economic developments are unfolding so quickly that it's questionable if the minutes will be relevant with the massive market sell-off and the trade war between the US and China.
Earlier today, the US lifted tariffs on China to an astounding 104% and China has retaliated with an 84% counter-tariff. The turmoil in the financial markets has nervous investors looking for safer shores, and are parking their funds in safe-haven assets like the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc. In April, the yen has jumped 3.3% against the US dollar, while the Swiss franc has soared 5% against the greenback.
USD/JPY has pushed below support at 145.46 and is putting pressure on support at 144.64
There is resistance at 146.79 and 147.61
#USDJPY:1351+ Bullish Move One Not To Miss| Three TPs| JPY has been bullish since the dollar strengthened, potentially leading to a trade war that would make the Japanese yen more valuable to global investors. However, we may see a strong correction on all XXXJPY pairs, potentially returning stronger with a major bullish correction. We’re not sure if the price will hit all three take profit zones, but we’re interested in how far it goes.
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USDJPY Bearish continuation below 148.10The USDJPY currency pair remains in a bearish trend, with the recent price action showing signs of an oversold bounce. While a temporary rebound is in play, the broader sentiment remains weak unless a decisive breakout occurs.
Key Levels to Watch:
Resistance Levels: 148.10 (critical level), 150.10, 150.90
Support Levels: 144.20, 143.00, 141.40
Bearish Scenario:
A rejection from the 148.10 resistance level could reaffirm the downside bias, leading to a continuation of the bearish move toward 142.20, with extended declines targeting 143.00 and 141.40 over the longer timeframe.
Bullish Scenario:
A breakout above 148.10 with a daily close above this level would challenge the bearish sentiment, opening the door for further gains toward 150.10, followed by 150.90.
Conclusion:
The market sentiment remains bearish, with 148.10 acting as a critical resistance zone. A rejection from this level could reinforce the downtrend, while a confirmed breakout would shift the outlook to bullish, favouring further upside. Traders should closely monitor price action at this key level for confirmation.
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DXY Long Bias – Demand Zone Reaction Driving USD Strength
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is showing early signs of a bullish reversal following a strong reaction off a key intraday demand zone.
📊 Trade Context (USDJPY)
• Entered long after liquidity sweep and demand zone confirmation during NY Open.
• Clear bullish intent with a break of structure on the 15min.
• Aligned with potential DXY recovery, supporting USD strength across the board.
🧠 Bias Justification
• NY session often sets the real direction – and here we see bullish pressure stepping in.
• DXY printing higher lows intraday.
• Correlation with USDJPY and other majors showing early bullish divergence.
🎯 Targets:
• USDJPY: 145.02 > 146.60
• DXY: Eyes on retesting previous resistance zones.
❌ Invalidation:
• Clean break below intraday demand or 143.97 on USDJPY.
📅 April 9, 2025 – NY Session Setup
Let’s see if the dollar bulls take control.
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USDJPY May Decline FurtherUSDJPY May Decline Further
USDJPY is currently signaling a potential bearish momentum.
The price is heavily influenced by a fundamental perspective this time.
Trump has repeatedly accused the BOJ of manipulating the currency market and keeping the JPY weaker. The reason the BOJ is intervening in the currency market is simply because they want Trump to lift tariffs. It's incredible what a Central Bank can do for mercy.
Target Levels:
First support at 143.228
Second support at 142.044
Final target at 140.0, marking a deeper correction.
The market appears to be in a corrective phase, likely driven by selling pressure. If the price continues to respect the downward trend, the marked support levels could serve as important areas where traders might anticipate reactions.
USDJY began a bearish wave driven by fundamental factors and it has chances to continue with the downward movement.
You may find more details in the chart!
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