UJ Could Tumble Back To 140 If Bears Take Expanding RangeToday FX:USDJPY Sellers make a Breakout of the Rising Support of the Expanding Range it's been trading in since the Low that started the range back on April 22nd.
An Expanding Range is typically considered a Continuation Pattern suggesting that if Sellers can hold price under the Rising Support, we can suspect JPY to overcome USD in this pair pulling price down continuing the Downtrend it was in prior to entering the pattern.
Once the Breakout of Consolidation is Validated, a Breakout & Retest of the Rising Support could deliver potential Short Opportunities to take price down to the Low of the Range.
Fundamentally, there is a lot of worry about the fall out of Tariff Talks with important trade partners with the 90-Day grace period soon coming to an end, weakening labor market potentially signaling "Stagflation" and additionally, it is suspected that Trump's Tax Cut Bill could add $3 - $5 Trillion to the $36.2 Trillion debt the US is already suffering from, further harming the Dollar.
-https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_L1N3RT018:0-dollar-on-defensive-as-traders-eye-trump-tax-bill-g7-currency-talks/
-https://www.tradingview.com/news/te_news:459470:0-dollar-extends-losses/
USDJPY trade ideas
USDJPY Long Setup: Triple Confluence Zone Locked InSmart money traders love one thing more than anything โ confluence. This BTCUSD setup hits all the marks:
๐ Structure Breakdown:
Market breaks structure to the upside โ
Impulsive bullish leg breaks prior high โ
Pullback into 61.8% golden zone + OB โ
Rejection wick = perfect entry confirmation โ
This is a high-probability continuation setup after BTC made a clear bullish BOS (Break of Structure) on the M30 timeframe.
๐ฆ Order Block Zone:
OB Range:
Top: ~106,989
Bottom: ~106,759
This OB was the last down candle before the big bullish impulse that broke structure. Price returned to mitigate here, then instantly rejected = Smart Money entry confirmed ๐
๐งฎ Fibonacci Levels:
61.8%: Sliced right into it
70.5% โ 79%: Deeper liquidity zone just below
The entry wick taps right into the sweet OB/Fib confluence zone and launches ๐. Itโs giving sniper precision with a low drawdown entry.
๐ฏ Trade Parameters:
Entry: ~106,759
SL: Below the OB zone
TP: 108,022 (previous high)
Thatโs an RRR of around 3.5โ4.0x โ a clean asymmetric play, just the way smart money wants it.
๐ Confirmation Factors:
Bullish BOS on M30
Price returns to OB zone + golden ratio
Clean rejection candle with demand absorption
No internal structure break = bullish narrative still valid
๐ง Key Lesson:
โWhen OB meets Fibonacci, donโt ask why. Load up โ the market just told you why.โ
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USDJPY - Potential Sell (Swing to long term Trade)Hi traders,
This is a repost from my last analysis.
We are still focusing to SELL CMCMARKETS:USDJPY
Price Action Analysis:
Weekly or higher Chart: Price seems to be slowing down and showing signs of turning to the downside. Buyers have tried several times to push up from the 140.0 level, but each time, sellers responded with more selling. It feels like sellers are still holding a lot of CMCMARKETS:USDJPY and are trying to offload it.
Daily Chart: Price has been making new highs, which is actually a good sign for a potential sell-off. Weโre watching to see if the daily chart shows signs of giving up. However, price is still in buyer territory, so weโre on standby for now.
Lower time frame Chart: Timing for Entry
Good Luck.
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USDJPY- IS it a beginning of major bulish trend nowthe USD/JPY pair is currently in a major bullish trend, driven by several key factors:
1. Interest Rate Differentials: The U.S. Federal Reserve maintains higher interest rates compared to the Bank of Japan, attracting capital flows into the U.S. dollar and away from the yen.
2. Dovish Bank of Japan: Despite global tightening, the BOJ remains cautious about raising rates or ending yield curve control, weakening the yen further.
3. Robust U.S. Economic Data: Strong economic indicators from the U.S. (such as inflation, jobs, and GDP growth) continue to support expectations of prolonged higher rates, boosting the dollar.
Falling towards pullback support?USDJPY is falling towards the pivot which is a pullback support and could bounce to the 1st resistance.
Pivot: 142.400
1st Support: 140.92
1st Resistance: 144.77
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USDJPY set go down much further. 1. Summary of Key Factors
-Factor Signal Impact on USD/JPY Notes
-US 20Y Bond Selloff Bearish USD ๐ป Drop Likely Suggests capital outflows from US
-Moody's Downgrade Bearish USD ๐ป Drop Likely Weakens USD confidence globally
-Japanese Portfolio Rebalancing Bullish JPY๐ป Drop Likely Reduced UST purchases = yen demand
-Technical Break of SMA & Support Bearish ๐ป Drop Likely Clean 50-day MA break = momentum shift
-Risk Sentiment (Safe-Haven Flows) Favors JPY ๐ป Drop Likely JPY tends to strengthen in uncertainty
-Upcoming Asian Session (Tokyo Open) NeutralโBearish ๐ป May Continue Yen typically sees increased strength
Looking at all these factors we should expect a further drop.
USDJPY BULLISH IDEA๐งฑ Key Observations
Order Block (OB) Marked (Demand Zone):
A clearly marked bullish order block (OB) zone is highlighted in pink around the 139.883 low.
This zone likely represents institutional buying interest.
It was the origin of a strong bullish move that broke prior structure.
Price Action:
After a series of higher highs and higher lows, price has retraced significantly.
It's approaching the order block area again, potentially for a retest or liquidity grab.
Heikin Ashi Candles:
Recent candles are bearish, showing momentum to the downside.
However, these candles typically lag in reversals, so price may soon shift if it hits the OB zone.
Projected Move:
A large blue upward arrow is drawn, suggesting an anticipated bullish reversal from the OB zone with a potential move back to 148.647 (recent high).
๐ Technical Implication
Bullish Bias if price holds within or just above the OB zone.
Watch for bullish reversal signals (engulfing patterns, divergence, or break of minor structure).
If price breaks below 139.883 decisively, the bullish setup may be invalidated.
๐ Strategy Idea (Not Financial Advice):
Entry Zone: 140.000โ139.900 (inside OB)
Stop Loss: Below 139.800
Target: ~148.500
Risk/Reward: Favorable if OB holds
USDJPY Bearish in the short term.The USD/JPY exchange rate extended its recent downward trend during the European session, falling for the third consecutive trading day and marking the sixth decline in the past seven trading days. It hit a two-week low in the 143.45 area during the European morning session. Multiple factors have jointly driven the exchange rate lower, indicating that the sharp pullback from the monthly high of 148.65 reached last Monday may continue to extend. The Japanese yen is supported by market expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will raise interest rates again and has gained additional momentum from the rebound in risk-aversion demand. In the short term, USD/JPY maintains a downward trend, with technical indicators showing that bears are in control. 142.210 will be a key support level; a break below this level could accelerate the decline toward the 139.887 area.
In the market, there are no absolutes, and neither upward nor downward trends are set in stone. Therefore, the ability to judge the balance between market gains and losses is your key to success. Let money become our loyal servant.
USD/JPY โ Dow Theory Trend Test | Tight SL StrategyPair: USD/JPY
Trend: Bearish (Confirmed Lower Highs & Lower Lows)
Trade Type: Sell Stop
Entry Price (EP): 143.365
Stop Loss (SL): 144.253
Take Profit 1 (TP1): 142.477 (1:1)
Take Profit 2 (TP2): 141.589 (1:2)
Lot Size: 0.16
Risk/Reward:
Trade 1: Risk $100 / Reward $100 (1:1)
Trade 2: Risk $100 / Reward $200 (1:2)
Total Risk: $200
Total Reward: $300
๐ Trade Idea Based on Dow Theory:
According to Dow Theory, USD/JPY is in a confirmed downtrend, forming lower highs and lower lows. This setup captures a bearish continuation move if price breaks below the recent structure low.
The Sell Stop entry ensures we only enter the market if bearish momentum resumes. We are using a clear structure-based stop loss and logical take profit levels aligned with market flow.
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Strategy Logic:
Bearish Momentum: Trend is down โ no guessing tops or bottoms
Breakout Entry: Sell Stop entry avoids false moves in choppy markets
Structure-Based SL/TP: Keeping trade clean and technical
Split Trade: One conservative TP, one extended for trend ride
๐ Note: This trade is designed to capture a breakout in alignment with the current downtrend. Using smart risk control and proper trade sizing makes this setup scalable.
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UsdJpy Trade UpdateI published a short idea on UJ stating price being overall bearish on all time frames. I personally wanted to see price retest the level of support as resistance to confirm the bearish continuation. Price did just that and entries were taken with a 1:3rr target. Stops are just above structure. We'll see what happens.
USDJPYDXY (US Dollar Index) and Bond Yield Relationship โ May 2025
Current Market Situation
US Treasury Yields:
The 10-year Treasury yield is at 4.54% (May 21, 2025), and the 30-year yield is testing the 5% level amid a global bond sell-off.
DXY (US Dollar Index):
The DXY and the 10-year yield are moving in sync again after a period of divergence earlier in 2025.
Relationship Dynamics
Positive Correlation:
Historically, the DXY and US bond yields (especially the 10-year yield) tend to move together. When yields rise, the dollar often strengthens, as higher yields attract foreign capital seeking better returns.
In recent weeks, this positive correlation has resumed after a brief disconnect in April, when yields surged but the dollar weakened due to shifting investor sentiment and US tariff policy.
Periods of Divergence:
In early April 2025, there was a notable divergence: yields climbed while the dollar fell, reflecting a rare episode where investors were wary of US assets despite higher returns, possibly due to concerns about US fiscal health and global trade tensions.
During that period, both US bonds and the dollar declined together, signaling a potential shift away from US assets and raising questions about the dollarโs structural appeal as a reserve currency.
Recent Realignment:
After the Federal Reserveโs recent meeting and a major tariff agreement with China, the DXY and yields began rising together again, indicating renewed confidence in US assets and a return to more typical market behavior.
Key Factors Influencing the Relationship
Fed Policy:
Expectations for future rate cuts or hikes directly influence both yields and the dollar. Higher expected rates generally support both.
Global Risk Sentiment:
In risk-off scenarios, the dollar can strengthen even if yields fall, due to safe-haven demand.
Trade and Fiscal Policy:
Tariffs and concerns about US debt sustainability can disrupt the usual correlation, as seen in early 2025.
Summary Table
Factor Impact on DXY Impact on Yields Typical Correlation
Rising US Yields Strengthens DXY Yields rise Positive
Fed Rate Hike Expectations Strengthens DXY Yields rise Positive
US Fiscal Concerns Can weaken DXY Yields may rise Can diverge
Global Risk Aversion Strengthens DXY Yields may fall Can diverge
Trade Tensions/Tariffs Mixed Mixed May disrupt correlation
Conclusion
As of May 2025, the DXY and US bond yields have resumed a positive correlation, both rising in response to Fed policy signals and improved risk sentiment following a major tariff agreement. However, earlier in the year, this relationship broke down due to concerns about US fiscal stability and shifting global investment flows. The interplay between DXY and yields remains sensitive to Fed policy, fiscal outlook, and geopolitical developments.
USD/JPY Dips FurtherUSD/JPY Dips Further
USD/JPY declined below 144.50 and is currently consolidating losses.
Important Takeaways for USD/JPY Analysis Today
- USD/JPY is trading in a bearish zone below the 146.10 and 144.90 levels.
- There is a short-term bearish trend line forming with resistance at 144.25 on the hourly chart at FXOpen.
USD/JPY Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of USD/JPY at FXOpen, the pair started a steady decline from well above the 146.00 zone. The US Dollar gained bearish momentum below the 145.00 support against the Japanese Yen.
The pair even settled below the 144.50 level and the 50-hour simple moving average. There was a spike below 144.00 and the pair traded as low as 143.72. It is now consolidating losses with a bearish angle. Immediate resistance on the USD/JPY chart is near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the 146.10 swing high to the 143.42 low at 144.25.
There is also a short-term bearish trend line forming with resistance at 144.25. The first major resistance is near the 144.90 zone and the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the 146.10 swing high to the 143.42 low.
If there is a close above the 144.90 level and the hourly RSI moves above 50, the pair could rise toward 145.50. The next major resistance is near 146.10, above which the pair could test 147.50 in the coming days.
On the downside, the first major support is near 143.70. The next major support is near the 143.20 level. If there is a close below 143.20, the pair could decline steadily. In the stated case, the pair might drop toward the 142.00 support.
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USDJPY TRADE PLAN โ MAY 21 BIG BREAKOUT AHEAD?USDJPY TRADE PLAN โ MAY 21 | FED HAWKISH BUT YEN STAYS WEAK โ BIG BREAKOUT AHEAD?
USDJPY is entering a critical technical zone as the market weighs the Fedโs persistent hawkish stance against Japanโs passive approach to the Yenโs depreciation. After a strong rally, we are seeing a potential exhaustion with key levels in play.
๐ MACRO CONTEXT:
FED remains hawkish: Officials continue to support higher-for-longer interest rates to tame inflation โ USD remains firm.
Bank of Japan silence: No signs of FX intervention or rate policy shift, causing ongoing weakness in JPY.
Risk sentiment neutral: Risk-off flows are muted; USDJPY remains trapped in a wide range โ awaiting macro catalysts.
๐ TECHNICAL OUTLOOK (H2 CHART):
Price is now correcting within a falling channel.
Price broke below the MA200 and rising trendline, now retesting a key support zone at 143.77.
The current range 141.99 โ 144.71 is critical โ a breakout from either end may dictate the next medium-term direction.
๐ฏ TRADE SETUPS FOR TODAY:
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SCENARIO A โ SELL THE RALLY (PRIMARY BIAS):
If price rejects 144.71:
SELL ZONE: 144.70 โ 144.71
SL: 145.10
TP: 143.77 โ 143.30 โ 142.50 โ 141.99
โ Key resistance area โ price may trigger strong seller interest.
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SCENARIO B โ SELL ON BREAKDOWN:
If price breaks 143.77 and retests:
SELL ZONE: 143.60 โ 143.70 (post-breakdown entry)
SL: 144.10
TP: 142.50 โ 142.00 โ 141.99
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SCENARIO C โ SHORT-TERM BUY (LESS FAVORABLE):
If price reacts positively at 141.99 with bullish confirmation:
BUY ZONE: 141.90 โ 141.99
SL: 141.50
TP: 142.50 โ 143.00 โ 143.77
โ Only take this setup if strong reversal signals appear.
๐ KEY LEVELS TO WATCH:
Resistance: 144.71 โ 145.00 โ 148.44
Support: 143.77 โ 143.30 โ 141.99 โ 141.20
๐ FINAL THOUGHTS:
USDJPY remains in a volatile consolidation zone, pressured by a hawkish Fed but lacking JPY strength. Watch for PMI data and Fed comments this week for directional cues. Until then, respect the current range and trade with discipline.
๐ฃ Bias favors SELL from 144.71 unless buyers reclaim full control โ trade the reaction, not the prediction!