US30 - 12-6-24 - After NY Opening Key Levels of Interest
Support and Resistance:
- Support Zone:
- Strong support is around 44,582, marked as a significant horizontal zone where the price has bounced before.
- Resistance Zone:
- Resistance lies around 44,950–45,102. This is a cluster of higher Fibonacci retracement levels (78.6% and 100%) where price previously reversed.
Fibonacci Retracement Analysis
The Fibonacci retracement levels shown on the chart are key areas to watch:
- 38.2% (44,730.28): Minor pullback level, suggesting weak bullish strength if the price fails to hold above it.
- 61.8% (44,866.50): The "golden ratio" zone often acts as strong resistance if tested after a downtrend. Watch for rejection or breakout here.
-100% (45,102.81): Full retracement level, marking a potential reversal or continuation zone.
RSI Insights
- RSI is near the 40-50 range, indicating neutral to slightly bearish momentum.
- Bearish Momentum: If RSI drops below 30, it signals oversold conditions and could align with a bounce near support.
-Bullish Momentum: If RSI climbs above 50, this could confirm upward momentum.
MACD (Lower Indicator)
- The MACD lines are diverging downward, indicating bearish momentum.
- If the histogram begins contracting or the MACD lines cross upwards, it could signal a bullish reversal.
Moving Averages
- The yellow moving average (likely an EMA) is currently sloping downward, showing short-term bearish sentiment.
- Price action is below the moving average, reinforcing bearish bias unless a breakout occurs above it.
Tips for the Next Hour
- Volume: Watch for increasing volume at key levels (support or resistance) to confirm direction.
- Wait for Confirmation: Don’t enter prematurely; look for a candle close above/below key levels.
- Lower Timeframes: Monitor smaller timeframes (5-min or 15-min) for quicker signals in alignment with the hourly trend.
Potential Scenarios.
Define Your Entry, Stop-Loss, and Target Levels
Using the analysis provided:
Bullish Scenario:
Entry Price: ~44,866.50 (breakout above 61.8% Fibonacci level)
Target: ~45,100 (next resistance zone based on 100% Fibonacci level)
Stop-Loss: ~44,730 (below 38.2% Fibonacci level, to protect against false breakouts)
Bearish Scenario:
Entry Price: ~44,582 (breakout below support zone)
Target: ~44,400 (next support zone below)
Stop-Loss: ~44,730 (above the 38.2% Fib retracement to avoid being caught in a pullback)
Recommendations:
Take Trades with an R:R > 1.5:1: The bullish scenario (1.7:1) is more attractive than the bearish (1.2:1).
Risk 1-2% of Your Account: Start with 1% if you’re unsure or scaling into a position.
Adjust Position Size: Make sure your position size aligns with your calculated risk.