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04.01.202412:46 Forex Analysis & Reviews: Analysis and trading tips for USD/JPY on January 4 (US session)

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Analysis of transactions and trading tips on USD/JPY

The test of 143.40, coinciding with the downward move of the MACD line from zero, provoked a sell signal that led to a price decrease of over 25 pips. Demand returned shortly after.

The bullish trend persisted, as evidenced by the unsuccessful attempt by sellers to regain control of the market. Further movement will be affected by the upcoming activity data in the US. However, only very weak PMI reports and a sharp reduction in the number of employed in the US will limit the upward potential.

Exchange Rates 04.01.2024 analysis

For long positions:

Buy when the price hits 144.15 (green line on the chart) and take profit at 144.74. 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 143.67, but the MACD line should be in the oversold area as only by that will the market reverse to 144.15 and 144.74.

For short positions:

Sell when the price reaches 143.67 (red line on the chart) and take profit at 143.03. 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 144.15, but the MACD line should be in the overbought area as only by that will the market reverse to 143.67 and 143.03.

Exchange Rates 04.01.2024 analysis

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.

Jakub Novak
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