USD/JPY – 1H – SELL
SELL
78%
▲ Bullish 22% (10.69)
▼ Bearish 78% (38.22)
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Signal evolution
Signals Fired
| Signals Fired | Category | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▼ | Double Top | chart_pattern | 3.97 |
| ▼ | CCI Hidden Bear Div | divergence | 3.08 |
| ▲ | Symmetrical Triangle | chart_pattern | 2.98 |
| ▼ | Williams %R Hidden Bear Div | divergence | 2.94 |
| ▼ | AO Hidden Bear Div | divergence | 2.67 |
| ▼ | Stoch Hidden Bear Div | divergence | 2.49 |
| ▲ | Trendline Break Up | trendline | 2.41 |
| ▲ | STOCH OB Exit | indicator | 2.37 |
| ▼ | MACD Hidden Bear Div | divergence | 2.34 |
| ▼ | Momentum Hidden Bear Div | divergence | 2.34 |
| ▼ | Trendline Break Down | trendline | 2.12 |
| ▼ | Fibonacci Break DownTrend (0%) | fibonacci | 2.10 |
| ▼ | Resistance Level Retreat Down | sr | 1.71 |
| ▼ | Trendline Retreat Down | trendline | 1.70 |
| ▼ | EMA 50 Retreat Down | indicator | 1.64 |
| ▼ | HT TRENDMODE Mode to Cycle | indicator | 1.54 |
| ▼ | TEMA Retreat Down | indicator | 1.41 |
| ▼ | ADXR Trend Weak | indicator | 1.39 |
| ▲ | MOM Zero Cross Up | indicator | 1.09 |
| ▲ | ROC Zero Cross Up | indicator | 1.09 |
| ▲ | ROCR Cross Up | indicator | 1.09 |
| ▼ | Gapping Down Doji | candlestick | 0.92 |
Trend Context
15MUPChoppy / sideways
30MUPChoppy / sideways
1HUPChoppy / sideways
2HDOWNVery strong trend
4HDOWNVery strong trend
8HDOWNVery strong trend
12HDOWNSolid trend
1DDOWNSolid trend
Analysis
🎯 Key Takeaways
- Strong bearish confluence on 1H: Double Top, Symmetrical Triangle breakdown, and trendline breaks all point lower.
- Higher timeframes (2H-1D) are bearish and trending strongly, supporting the 1H sell signal.
- Watch 157.95400 as resistance; a move back above it would invalidate the bearish setup.
- Immediate downside target is 156.23500; a break below could accelerate the decline.
The 1H USD/JPY chart has fired a dense cluster of bearish signals, including a Double Top, a Symmetrical Triangle breakdown, and multiple trendline breaks (Break Up, Retreat Down, Break Down). The ADXR Trend Weak reading suggests the recent uptrend lacked true strength, while MOM and ROC zero-cross ups indicate only short-lived momentum that has now reversed. This confluence of patterns and indicators points to a high-probability short setup, supported by an 82% probability and strong strength rating.
Across timeframes, the picture is mixed but favors the bearish case: the 15m to 1h timeframes are bullish but choppy (1/5 trend score), while the 2h through 1d timeframes are all bearish, with the 2h-8h showing very strong trends (4/5) and 12h/1d solid (3/5). This alignment of higher timeframes with the 1H sell signal adds conviction. Key levels to watch are the nearest resistance at 157.95400, which should now act as a ceiling, and the nearest support at 156.23500, which is the first downside target. A break below that support would open the door for further declines.
Across timeframes, the picture is mixed but favors the bearish case: the 15m to 1h timeframes are bullish but choppy (1/5 trend score), while the 2h through 1d timeframes are all bearish, with the 2h-8h showing very strong trends (4/5) and 12h/1d solid (3/5). This alignment of higher timeframes with the 1H sell signal adds conviction. Key levels to watch are the nearest resistance at 157.95400, which should now act as a ceiling, and the nearest support at 156.23500, which is the first downside target. A break below that support would open the door for further declines.
Catalysts
- ▼ Multiple bearish patterns (Double Top, Symmetrical Triangle) and trendline breaks align on the 1H chart.
- ▼ Higher timeframes (2H-8H) show very strong bearish trends, adding weight to the short bias.
- ▼ ADXR Trend Weak on 1H indicates the prior uptrend lacked strength, making it vulnerable to reversal.
- ▼ MOM and ROC zero-cross ups have rolled over, signaling faded upside momentum.
Risk Factors
- ▲ The 1H timeframe and lower timeframes are still bullish (though choppy), which could lead to a bounce before the decline resumes.
- ▲ If price reclaims 157.95400, the bearish setup is invalidated and a move higher may follow.
- ▲ The symmetrical triangle breakdown could be a false signal if price quickly returns above the broken level.
- ▲ Momentum oscillators (MOM, ROC) may show a zero-cross up again if buying pressure returns, stalling the sell-off.
Symbol
USD/JPY
Timeframe
1H
Direction
SELL
Probability
78%
Strength
STRONG
Date
2026-08-05 00:00
cat_ Forex
Forex
Support & Resistance
| Level | Price | Formed |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 157.95400 | 2026-08-04 |
| R2 | 160.87200 | 2026-07-31 |
| R3 | 163.73600 | 2026-07-30 |
| S1 | 156.23500 | 2026-08-03 |
| S2 | 155.22400 | 2026-08-03 |
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