FX.co ★ February 16, 2021 : EUR/USD daily technical review and trade recommendations.

The previous episode of upside movement was expressed above the depicted uptrend line (in blue) towards 1.2250 then 1.2350 before the current downside reversal was initiated.

Bearish closure below the mentioned price zone around 1.2250 enabled a quick downside decline towards 1.2170 which corresponded to a previous congestion zone as well as a prominent key-zone.

Persistence below the price level of 1.2170 has turned the intermediate outlook for the pair into bearish and enhanced further downside decline was demonstrated towards 1.2080, 1.1990 and 1.1950.

However, Recent Buying Pressure existed around 1.1950, leading to the current quick upside spike above 1.1990 again.

This indicates lack of sufficient downside pressure for the pair. Hence, the current upside movement extended towards 1.2160 where some downside Selling Pressure is being applied on the EURUSD Pair.

Trade Recommendations:

Conservative traders should be considering the current upside movement anywhere around the depicted Resistance Level (1.2150 - 1.2170) for a valid SELL Entry.

S/L should be placed above 1.2170 while Initial T/P levels to be located around 1.1990 and 1.1950.