USD/JPY – 2H – SELL
SELL
96%
▲ Bullish 4% (4.15)
▼ Bearish 96% (96.93)
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Signal evolution
Signals Fired
| Signals Fired | Category | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▲ | Trendline Break Up | trendline | 2.76 |
| ▼ | Fibonacci Retreat DownTrend (79%) | fibonacci | 2.32 |
| ▼ | Trendline Break Down | trendline | 2.23 |
| ▼ | Resistance Level Retreat Down | sr | 2.22 |
| ▼ | DEMA Retreat Down | indicator | 2.00 |
| ▼ | ADX Trend Weak | indicator | 1.86 |
| ▼ | BBANDS MIDDLE Cross Down | indicator | 1.73 |
| ▼ | AROON Strong Downtrend | indicator | 1.72 |
| ▼ | STOCHF KD Cross Down | indicator | 1.71 |
| ▼ | HT PHASOR Inphase Cross Down | indicator | 1.71 |
| ▼ | AROON Cross Down | indicator | 1.68 |
| ▼ | AROONOSC Zero Cross Down | indicator | 1.68 |
| ▼ | BOP Zero Cross Down | indicator | 1.56 |
| ▼ | KST Signal Cross Down | indicator | 1.49 |
| ▼ | KELTNER MID Cross Down | indicator | 1.47 |
| ▼ | MIDPOINT Retreat Down | indicator | 1.45 |
| ▼ | RSX Midline Cross Down | indicator | 1.29 |
| ▼ | TTM TREND Trend Down | indicator | 1.26 |
Trend Context
15MDOWNChoppy / sideways
30MDOWNChoppy / sideways
1HDOWNTrend forming
2HDOWNChoppy / sideways
4HDOWNChoppy / sideways
8HUPTrend forming
12HUPSolid trend
1DDOWNSolid trend
Analysis
🎯 Key Takeaways
- Strong bearish momentum on the 2H chart, with multiple indicators aligning for a sell.
- Nearest support at 158.877 is the immediate downside target; watch for a break.
- Resistance at 160.198 is the key invalidation level for the bearish setup.
- Mixed higher-timeframe trends (8h/12h bullish) warrant caution; watch for pullbacks.
The USD/JPY 2H signal is strongly bearish, firing a cluster of momentum and trend indicators including AROON Cross Down, AROONOSC Zero Cross Down, BOP Zero Cross Down, and STOCHF KD Cross Down, alongside trendline breaks in both directions and an ADX reading indicating weak trend strength. The confluence of these signals points to a shift in momentum to the downside, with the price likely to test the nearest support at 158.877. The bearish alignment across the 15m, 30m, 1h, 2h, 4h, and 1d timeframes supports the sell bias, although the 8h and 12h timeframes remain bullish, suggesting potential pullbacks or a larger consolidation.
Key levels to watch are the nearest resistance at 160.198 and support at 158.877. A break below support could accelerate the decline, while a move back above resistance would invalidate the bearish setup. The mixed higher-timeframe trend (8h/12h bullish) adds complexity, so traders should monitor price action at these levels for confirmation or reversal signals.
Key levels to watch are the nearest resistance at 160.198 and support at 158.877. A break below support could accelerate the decline, while a move back above resistance would invalidate the bearish setup. The mixed higher-timeframe trend (8h/12h bullish) adds complexity, so traders should monitor price action at these levels for confirmation or reversal signals.
Catalysts
- ▼ Confluence of multiple bearish signals (AROON, BOP, STOCHF) across momentum and trend groups.
- ▼ Trendline breaks in both directions suggest a shift in market structure to the downside.
- ▼ Bearish alignment across most timeframes (15m to 4h and 1d) supports the sell signal.
- ▼ ADX indicating weak trend strength may precede a new downtrend as momentum builds.
Risk Factors
- ▲ Higher timeframes (8h and 12h) remain bullish, which could lead to a bounce or reversal.
- ▲ A move above resistance at 160.198 would invalidate the bearish signal.
- ▲ Weak ADX suggests the current trend may lack strength, increasing the risk of a sideways chop.
- ▲ Choppy price action on multiple timeframes could lead to false breakouts.
Symbol
USD/JPY
Timeframe
2H
Direction
SELL
Probability
96%
Strength
VERY STRONG
Date
2026-08-31 16:00
cat_ Forex
Forex
Support & Resistance
| Level | Price | Formed |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 160.19800 | 2026-08-28 |
| S1 | 158.87700 | 2026-08-26 |
| S2 | 158.35100 | 2026-08-21 |
| S3 | 158.02100 | 2026-08-20 |
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