20.08.202409:42 Forex Analysis & Reviews: USD/JPY: Simple Trading Tips for Beginners for the European Session on August 20

Analysis of trades and tips on USD/JPY

The price test of 146.13 occurred when the MACD indicator started moving downward from the zero line, which seemed like a good entry point for selling the dollar to continue the downward trend. However, as you can see on the chart, the pair didn't fall, leading to a loss. The lack of data from Japan today and the pause before important speeches by Japanese policymakers will likely benefit the US dollar, which may attempt to regain some of the positions lost earlier this week. However, the higher the dollar goes, the more attractive it becomes for selling and developing the medium-term downward trend, which remains intact. As for the intraday strategy, I will rely more on scenarios No. 1 and 2.

Buy signals

Scenario No. 1. Today, I plan to buy USD/JPY when it reaches the entry point at 147.37, plotted by the green line on the chart, with the goal of rising to 148.11, plotted by the thicker green line on the chart. In the area of 148.11, I will exit long positions and open short positions in the opposite direction, expecting a movement of 30-35 pips in the opposite direction from the 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 146.74 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 147.37 and 148.21.

Sell signals

Scenario No. 1. I plan to sell USD/JPY today only after testing the level of 146.74 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 the level of 145.78, 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 tests of 147.37 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 146.74 and 145.78.

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.