Analysis of transactions and trading tips on USD/JPY
The test of 145.02, coinciding with the rise of the MACD line from zero, provoked a buy signal that led to a price increase of over 30 pips.
Market players continue to revise their expectations regarding the timing of the Bank of Japan's move away from negative interest rates. This affected the strength of yen, which will likely continue if upcoming labor market statistics come out stronger than expected. For example, an increase in the number of new jobs will strengthen dollar demand, leading to a rise in USD/JPY. A sharp reduction in the indicator, on the other hand, will cause a downward correction in the pair.
For long positions:
Buy when the price hits 145.45 (green line on the chart) and take profit at 146.22. Growth will occur after very strong US statistics.
When buying, ensure that the MACD line lies above zero or rises from it. Also consider buying USD/JPY after two consecutive price tests of 145.01, but the MACD line should be in the oversold area as only by that will the market reverse to 145.45 and 146.22.
For short positions:
Sell when the price reaches 145.01 (red line on the chart) and take profit at 144.40. Pressure will return after weak US data.
When selling, ensure that the MACD line lies below zero or drops down from it. Also consider selling USD/JPY after two consecutive price tests of 145.45, but the MACD line should be in the overbought area as only by that will the market reverse to 145.01 and 144.40.
What's on the chart:
Thin green line - entry price at which you can buy USD/JPY
Thick green line - estimated price where you can set Take-Profit (TP) or manually fix profits, as further growth above this level is unlikely.
Thin red line - entry price at which you can sell USD/JPY
Thick red line - estimated price where you can set Take-Profit (TP) or manually fix profits, as further decline below this level is unlikely.
MACD line- it is important to be guided by overbought and oversold areas when entering the market
Important: Novice traders need to be very careful when making decisions about entering the market. Before the release of important reports, it is best to stay out of the market to avoid being caught in sharp fluctuations in the rate. If you decide to trade during the release of news, then always place stop orders to minimize losses. Without placing stop orders, you can very quickly lose your entire deposit, especially if you do not use money management and trade large volumes.
And remember that for successful trading, you need to have a clear trading plan. Spontaneous trading decision based on the current market situation is an inherently losing strategy for an intraday trader.