USD/JPY – 8H – SELL

SELL 1× UPDATED CLOSED
54 days ago
USD/JPY  ·  8H
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Signal evolution

Signals Fired

These are the triggers as captured when the signal opened (30 Jul 2026, 16:00 UTC, updated 1× since). They are not recalculated — the chart shows current candles.

Signals Fired Category Weight
Triple Topstate only chart_pattern 3.21
Double Topstate only chart_pattern 3.16
Trendline Break Downstate only trendline 2.39
MAMA PRICE Retreat Down indicator 1.89
DEMA Retreat Down indicator 1.62
STOCHF KD Cross Up indicator 1.56
HT TRENDMODE Mode to Cycle indicator 1.52
DX Trend Strong indicator 1.49
AROON Cross Down indicator 1.48
AROONOSC Zero Cross Down indicator 1.48
BOP Zero Cross Down indicator 1.48
CMO Zero Cross Down indicator 1.43
RSI Midline Cross Down indicator 1.43
Fibonacci Retreat DownTrend (79%)continuation fibonacci 1.41
HT PHASOR Inphase Cross Up indicator 1.40
Resistance Level Retreat Downcontinuation sr 1.32
AROON Strong Downtrend indicator 1.29
Last Engulfing Bottom candlestick 1.00
Bearish Engulfing candlestick 0.98

Trend Context

15M
DOWNExtremely strong trend
30M
DOWNVery strong trend
1H
DOWNSolid trend
2H
DOWNSolid trend
4H
DOWNTrend forming
8H
DOWNChoppy / sideways
12H
UPTrend forming
1D
UPSolid trend

Analysis

🎯 Key Takeaways
  • Multiple bearish patterns and momentum signals align, indicating strong selling pressure.
  • Lower timeframes (15m-4H) confirm bearish trend, but higher timeframes (12H-1D) remain bullish, suggesting caution.
  • Key resistance at 163.984; a break below support at 161.276 could extend losses.
  • The signal has very high probability (93%) and very strong strength, but conflicting higher timeframe trends add risk.
USD/JPY on the 8H timeframe has triggered a cascade of bearish signals, including a Trendline Break Down, Double Top, Triple Top, and multiple momentum crossovers (AROON, BOP, CMO). This confluence indicates strong selling pressure and a potential trend reversal from the prior uptrend. The alignment across lower timeframes (15m to 4H) supports the bearish bias, with extremely strong to solid trend scores. However, higher timeframes (12H and 1D) remain bullish, suggesting this may be a corrective move within a larger uptrend. Key levels to watch: resistance at 163.984 (nearest resistance) and support at 161.276 (nearest support). A break below support could accelerate selling, while a reclaim of resistance would invalidate the bearish setup.
Catalysts
  • Confluence of chart patterns: Trendline Break Down, Double Top, and Triple Top.
  • Momentum indicators all turning bearish: AROON Cross Down, BOP Zero Cross Down, CMO Zero Cross Down.
  • Strong bearish trend across lower timeframes (15m-4H) with trend scores 2-5/5.
  • High signal probability (93%) and very strong strength rating.
Risk Factors
  • Higher timeframe trends (12H and 1D) remain bullish, which could limit downside or cause a reversal.
  • The 8H trend itself is choppy/sideways (trend score 1/5), reducing conviction for a sustained move.
  • Nearest support at 161.276 may act as a strong floor, especially if the larger uptrend resumes.
  • Fading momentum or a false break of the trendline could lead to a quick bounce back toward resistance.
Symbol USD/JPY
Timeframe 8H
Direction SELL
Conviction 91%
Strength VERY STRONG
Date 2026-07-30 08:00
cat_ Forex Forex

Support & Resistance

Level Price Formed
R1 163.98400 2026-07-23
S1 161.27600 2026-07-10
S2 160.48800 2026-07-03

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