GBP/JPY – 4H – SELL

SELL NEW
59 minutes ago
The plan for this signal Running · now −0.06 %
Entry
211.427
Target
208.359 +1.45 %
closes in profit
Stop
214.338 −1.38 %
closes at a loss
At the latest
after 12 candles (2 days), at the market price · now candle 0 of 12
Target and stop are recalculated on every candle and can move.
The plan applies until the end. Warning signs along the way are notes, not an exit signal – exiting at warning signs has not paid off on average in our measurements.
So far 50 of 100 forex 4h signals ended in profit · on average +0.01 % per trade 410 closed signals since 6 Sep 2026 · Information, not investment advice · past results are not a reliable indicator of future results · Disclaimer
What we have measured
This is how 410 closed forex 4h signals since 6 Sep 2026 ended:
26 % at target avg +0.44 % 24 % holding time ended, in profit avg +0.31 % 32 % holding time ended, at a loss avg −0.30 % 18 % at stop avg −0.48 %

Missing the target is not the same as a loss: when the holding time ends, the trade closes at the market price – in profit or at a loss.

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Why this signal

Triggered by: SMI Signal Cross Down, ER Level Cross Down, KELTNER UPPER Upper Retreat +8 more

Trend at entry: in 2 of 8 timeframes in the signal direction

The engine evaluates many detectors on every candle – chart patterns, indicators, trend lines, support and resistance – and weights each one by how it has performed so far.

All triggers · Trend context · AI assessment

How we work
  • Every signal is tracked to the end and counted, losses included – so far 25,710 closed live signals.
  • Every figure on this page was fixed in advance and checked on data that was not used to develop it.
  • What does not hold up, we do not recommend: we tested exiting at warning signs on about 98,000 trades – on average it gains nothing, so there is no such recommendation.
  • More than 150 logged experiments, each with its result – including the ones that failed.
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Details for professionals
55.7 % – first candle
MODERATE Swing
▲ Bullish 30 % (6.78) ▼ Bearish 70 % (15.75)
model score 69.9 – ranks this signal within its class, it is not a probability; the large figure is the measured frequency (1318 closed runs, 2026-09-18)
⚠ Opened against the trend in 6 of 8 timeframes. Target hit 11.5 % vs 18.3 % on average · stopped out 14.5 % vs 12.3 % (forex, 433 closed runs). Not a reason to act – a reason to watch.
GBP/JPY  ·  4H
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Signal evolution

Signals Fired

These are the triggers as captured when the signal opened (21 Oct 2026, 05:00 UTC). They are not recalculated — the chart shows current candles.
This signal is still open and is being tracked candle by candle on this page until it closes.

Signals Fired Category Weight
▲ WILLR OB Exit indicator 2.54
▲ RSI OB Exit indicator 2.32
▲ SMA CROSS 50 200 Golden Cross indicator 1.93
▼ SMI Signal Cross Down indicator 1.66
▼ ER Level Cross Down indicator 1.58
▼ KELTNER UPPER Upper Retreat indicator 1.50
▼ ACCBANDS UPPER Upper Retreat indicator 1.49
▼ HT PHASOR Inphase Cross Down indicator 1.49
▼ KDJ Cross Down indicator 1.46
▼ STOCH KD Cross Down indicator 1.40
▼ BOP Zero Cross Down indicator 1.32
▼ STC Level Cross Down indicator 1.30
▼ Belt Hold Bearish candlestick 1.06
▼ Tweezers Top candlestick 0.93

Trend Context

15M
DOWNTrend forming
30M
DOWNTrend forming
1H
UPTrend forming
2H
UPChoppy / sideways
4H
UPTrend forming
8H
UPChoppy / sideways
12H
UPChoppy / sideways
1D
UPTrend forming

Analysis

🎯 Key Takeaways
  • Multiple bearish indicators fired on 4H, but higher timeframes lean bullish, so treat this as a counter-trend sell.
  • Watch the 208.35900 support: a break below adds bearish confirmation, while holding it risks a bounce.
  • The Golden Cross on SMA 50/200 is a bullish signal that conflicts with the bearish cluster—expect choppy price action.
  • Trend scores are weak across all timeframes, so momentum is fragile and reversals are possible.
The 4H SELL signal on GBP/JPY is driven by a dense cluster of bearish indicators, including a BOP Zero Cross Down, RSI OB Exit, STOCH KD Cross Down, WILLR OB Exit, and KDJ Cross Down, alongside a Golden Cross on the SMA 50/200 that historically marks a bullish shift but here appears to be lagging or conflicting. The confluence of multiple oscillators exiting overbought conditions and crossing down suggests momentum is fading at the 4H timeframe, with the ER Level Cross Down and HT PHASOR Inphase Cross Down reinforcing the bearish read. However, the broader trend structure remains predominantly bullish across higher timeframes, with 1H, 4H, 8H, 12H, and 1D all showing bullish bias, albeit weak trend scores (1-2/5) and choppy/sideways conditions on several. This creates a mixed picture: the 4H signal is a counter-trend move against the higher-timeframe bullish backdrop, which lowers its reliability. The nearest support sits at 208.35900, and while no resistance is listed, that level becomes the key invalidation zone—if price holds above it and resumes the bullish drift, the sell signal weakens. The 15M and 30M timeframes are also bearish, suggesting short-term downside follow-through, but the lack of strong trend scores across all timeframes indicates a low-conviction environment. Traders should treat this as a tactical short-term opportunity rather than a sustained reversal, watching for a break below support to confirm, or a reclaim of the 4H SMA structure to invalidate.
Catalysts
  • ▼ Confluence of six+ bearish indicators on 4H, including BOP, RSI, STOCH, WILLR, KDJ, and ER crosses.
  • ▼ Short-term timeframes (15M, 30M) are bearish, aligning with the 4H sell for immediate follow-through.
  • ▼ Exit from overbought conditions (RSI, WILLR) suggests room for downside correction.
Risk Factors
  • ▲ Higher timeframes (1H-1D) are bullish, which could override the 4H counter-trend signal.
  • ▲ The SMA 50/200 Golden Cross is a bullish pattern that may limit downside or trigger a reversal.
  • ▲ Weak trend scores (1-2/5) indicate low conviction; choppy/sideways conditions on several timeframes warn of false moves.
  • ▲ If price holds above the 208.35900 support, the sell signal loses momentum and may fade.
Symbol GBP/JPY
Timeframe 4H
Direction SELL
Conviction 70%
Strength MODERATE
Date 2026-10-21 04:00
cat_ Forex Forex

Support & Resistance

Level Price Formed
S1 208.35900 2026-10-14
S2 208.19400 2026-10-08
S3 206.88500 2026-09-30

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