19.08.202409:01 Forex Analysis & Reviews: USD/JPY: simple trading tips for beginners for the European session on August 19

Analysis of trades and tips on USD/JPY

Testing the price at 148.50 occurred when the MACD indicator had fallen significantly from the zero mark, which limited the pair's downward potential at the end of the week. For this reason, I did not sell and was left without any transactions. Today, the yen has risen against the dollar, leading gains among G10 currencies. This happened before the comments from top central bank officials, who are expected to speak this week. The yen's rise is linked to the dollar's broad weakness, as well as to the revision of the positions of major market participants ahead of the speech of Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda and the speech of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in Jackson Hole. As for the intraday strategy, I will rely more on implementing scenarios No. 1 and 2.

Buy signals

Scenario No. 1. Today, I plan to buy USD/JPY when the price reaches the entry point at 145.93, plotted by the green line on the chart, with the goal of rising to 146.91 plotted by the thicker green line on the chart. At around 146.91, I will exit long positions and open short ones in the opposite direction, expecting a movement of 30-35 pips in the opposite direction from that level. We can count on the pair to rise today as part of the upward correction. Important: Before buying, ensure the MACD indicator is above the zero mark and starting to rise from it.

Scenario No. 2. I also plan to buy USD/JPY today in case of two consecutive tests of 145.21 when the MACD indicator is in the oversold area. This will limit the pair's downward potential and lead to a reverse market upturn. We can expect growth to the opposite levels of 145.93 and 146.91.

Sell signals

Scenario No. 1. I plan to sell USD/JPY today only after testing 145.21 plotted by the red line on the chart, which will lead to a rapid decline in the pair. The key target for sellers will be 144.36, where I will exit short positions and immediately open long positions in the opposite direction, expecting a movement of 20-25 pips in the opposite direction from that level. Pressure on USD/JPY may return at any moment, especially in case of unsuccessful correction in the first half of the day and failure to test the daily high. Important: Before selling, ensure the MACD indicator is below the zero mark and starting to decline.

Scenario No. 2. I also plan to sell USD/JPY today in case of two consecutive price tests at 145.93 when the MACD indicator is in the overbought area. This will limit the pair's upward potential and lead to a reverse market downturn. We can expect a decline to the opposite level of 145.21 and 144.36.

What's on the chart:

Thin green line: the entry price at which you can buy the trading instrument.

Thick green line: the estimated price at which you can set Take Profit or manually close positions, as further growth above this level is unlikely.

Thin red line: the entry price at which you can sell the trading instrument.

Thick red line: an estimated price at which you can place Take Profit or manually close positions, as further decline below this level is unlikely.

MACD indicator: when entering the market, it is essential to be guided by overbought and oversold zones.

Important: Novice traders in the forex market must be cautious when deciding to enter the market. It is best to stay out of the market before important fundamental reports are released to avoid getting caught in sharp price fluctuations. If you decide to trade during news releases, always place stop orders to minimize losses. You must set stop orders to avoid losing your entire deposit, especially if you don't use money management and trade in large volumes.

Remember, a clear trading plan, like the one I've outlined, is essential for successful trading. Making impulsive decisions based on the current market situation is a losing strategy for novice intraday traders.