DXY Analysis: Head & Shoulders or a Bull Trap? Despite a notable contraction in U.S. GDP and a sharp drop in Core PCE — both pointing to increasing recession risk — the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) managed to sustain its rebound.
On the 4-hour chart, DXY is pushing above the neckline of an inverted head-and-shoulders formation. However, confirmation is still needed — a clean hold above 100.30 is essential to avoid a bull trap.
Upside Levels in Sight (if 100.30 holds):101.30 - 102.00 - 103.50
Downside Risk (if neckline fails):99.30 - 98.90 - 98.00
From a monthly perspective, DXY is holding above the 98 support and remains above the lower border of the up-trending channel extending from the 2008 lows, paving the way for another possible drop this year towards that border should the 98-support be decisively breached.
From a daily momentum perspective, the overall picture may signal a short-term trend reset before markets regain directional clarity
Written by Razan Hilal, CMT
