USD/JPY – 30M – SELL
SELL
98%
▲ Bullish 2% (1.40)
▼ Bearish 98% (71.87)
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Signal evolution
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Signals Fired
| Signals Fired | Category | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▼ | Trendline Break Down | trendline | 2.33 |
| ▼ | Fibonacci Retreat DownTrend (24%) | fibonacci | 2.10 |
| ▼ | Resistance Level Retreat Down | sr | 2.04 |
| ▲ | STOCH KD Cross Up | indicator | 1.77 |
| ▼ | DEMA Retreat Down | indicator | 1.77 |
| ▼ | HT TRENDLINE Retreat Down | indicator | 1.77 |
| ▼ | EMA Retreat Down | indicator | 1.70 |
| ▼ | MIDPOINT Retreat Down | indicator | 1.61 |
| ▼ | STOCHF KD Cross Down | indicator | 1.56 |
| ▲ | WILLR OS Entry | indicator | 1.50 |
| ▼ | BOP Zero Cross Down | indicator | 1.48 |
| ▼ | MACD Zero Cross Down | indicator | 1.25 |
| ▼ | MAMA Cross Down | indicator | 1.23 |
| ▼ | Tweezers Top | candlestick | 1.11 |
| ▼ | Bearish Engulfing | candlestick | 1.00 |
| ▼ | Last Engulfing Bottom | candlestick | 0.92 |
| ▼ | Last Engulfing Top | candlestick | 0.92 |
Trend Context
15MDOWNChoppy / sideways
30MDOWNTrend forming
1HDOWNSolid trend
2HDOWNTrend forming
4HDOWNTrend forming
8HDOWNSolid trend
12HDOWNSolid trend
1DDOWNSolid trend
Analysis
🎯 Key Takeaways
- Bearish bias on USD/JPY is strong, with 93% probability and very strong strength, backed by multiple technical signals.
- Higher timeframes (1H, 8H, 12H, 1D) are all bearish, suggesting the 30M signal aligns with the broader trend.
- Key levels: resistance at 159.397 and support at 158.598; watch for a break below support to confirm further downside.
- Oversold conditions (WILLR) may cause short-term bounces, but the trend remains bearish unless resistance is reclaimed.
The USD/JPY 30-minute chart has triggered a dense cluster of bearish signals, led by a Trendline Break Down and confirmed by multiple momentum and volatility indicators. The BOP Zero Cross Down and MACD Zero Cross Down both confirm selling pressure, while the EMA and DEMA Retreat Downs indicate that price is pulling back from moving averages in a bearish fashion. The WILLR OS Entry suggests oversold conditions, which could lead to a short-term bounce, but the overall alignment across timeframes supports the bearish bias. The 15-minute and 30-minute trends are choppy, but higher timeframes (1H, 8H, 12H, 1D) show solid bearish trends, indicating that the current move is part of a larger downtrend. Key levels to watch are resistance at 159.397 and support at 158.598; a break below support could accelerate the decline, while a reclaim of resistance would invalidate the bearish setup.
Catalysts
- ▼ Trend alignment across multiple timeframes, with higher timeframes showing solid bearish trends.
- ▼ Confluence of signals: Trendline Break Down, MACD Zero Cross Down, and BOP Zero Cross Down all confirm bearish momentum.
- ▼ Price retreating from EMAs and DEMAs, indicating sellers are in control.
- ▼ Support/resistance levels are well-defined, with nearest support at 158.598 providing a target.
Risk Factors
- ▲ Oversold conditions (WILLR OS Entry) may lead to a short-term bounce, potentially stalling the decline.
- ▲ The 15-minute and 30-minute trends are choppy, which could cause whipsaw price action.
- ▲ If price breaks above the nearest resistance at 159.397, the bearish setup would be invalidated.
- ▲ The STOCH KD Cross Up suggests a possible bullish momentum divergence, which could signal a reversal.
Symbol
USD/JPY
Timeframe
30M
Direction
SELL
Probability
98%
Strength
VERY STRONG
Date
2026-08-17 03:00
cat_ Forex
Forex
Support & Resistance
| Level | Price | Formed |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 159.39700 | 2026-08-14 |
| R2 | 159.56000 | 2026-08-13 |
| S1 | 158.59800 | 2026-08-14 |
| S2 | 158.58100 | 2026-08-12 |
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