USD/JPY – 30M – SELL

SELL 5× UPDATED CLOSED
1 day ago
The plan for this signal Closed at target · result +0.18 %
Entry
156.776
Target
156.493 +0.18 %
closes in profit
Stop
157.357 −0.37 %
closes at a loss
At the latest
after 16 candles (8 hours), at the market price
So far 51 of 100 forex 30m signals ended in profit · on average ≈ 0 % per trade 2,332 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 2,332 closed forex 30m signals since 6 Sep 2026 ended:
17 % at target avg +0.23 % 33 % holding time ended, in profit avg +0.11 % 40 % holding time ended, at a loss avg −0.12 % 9 % at stop avg −0.36 %

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: ALMA Break Down, DEMA Break Down, MAMA PRICE Retreat Down +13 more

Trend at entry: in 8 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 27,668 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
USD/JPY  ·  30M
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Signal evolution

Conviction, candle by candle

100 50 0 entry now · 7 × 30m 93%
conviction per candle 1× below 35% 50% — below this the other side leads

Dropped below 35% 1× and recovered. A falling line is a warning, not an instruction — signals that dip and come back are normal. Watch for a line that stays down.

Signals Fired

These are the triggers as captured when the signal opened (22 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTC, updated 5× since). They are not recalculated — the chart shows current candles.

Signals Fired Category Weight
▼ ALMA Break Down indicator 2.33
▼ DEMA Break Down indicator 2.30
▼ MAMA PRICE Retreat Down indicator 2.21
▼ MIDPRICE Retreat Down indicator 2.18
▼ MIDPOINT Retreat Down indicator 2.09
▼ KAMA Retreat Down indicator 2.07
▲ AO Saucer Bullish indicator 2.05
▼ EMA Retreat Down indicator 1.92
▼ SMA Retreat Down indicator 1.92
▼ APO Zero Cross Down indicator 1.89
▼ MA Retreat Down indicator 1.89
▼ HT TRENDLINE Retreat Down indicator 1.88
▼ MACD Hist Hidden Bear Div divergence 1.78
▼ Momentum Hidden Bear Div divergence 1.75
▼ HT PHASOR Inphase Cross Down indicator 1.58
▼ STOCHF KD Cross Down indicator 1.52
▼ Closing Marubozu Bearish candlestick 1.14

Trend Context

15M
DOWNTrend forming
30M
DOWNSolid trend
1H
DOWNSolid trend
2H
DOWNSolid trend
4H
DOWNTrend forming
8H
DOWNChoppy / sideways
12H
DOWNChoppy / sideways
1D
DOWNChoppy / sideways

Analysis

🎯 Key Takeaways
  • A dense cluster of bearish signals on the 30M chart indicates a high-probability sell setup.
  • Trends are bearish across multiple timeframes from 15M to 4H, but higher timeframes are choppy, so this is a shorter-term move.
  • Key levels: resistance at 157.35700 and support at 156.68900; watch for a break below support to confirm continuation.
  • The 97% probability and very strong strength suggest high conviction, but always manage risk with stop-losses.
The USD/JPY 30-minute chart has fired a dense cluster of bearish signals, including an APO Zero Cross Down, STOCHF KD Cross Down, DEMA Break Down, EMA Retreat Down, HT TRENDLINE Retreat Down, KAMA Retreat Down, MA Retreat Down, and MAMA PRICE Retreat Down, among others. This confluence of momentum, trend-following, and divergence indicators points to a strong and immediate downward push. The probability is rated at 97% with very strong strength, suggesting that the current price action is heavily aligned with a bearish move.

Trend alignment across timeframes is supportive: the 15-minute through 4-hour timeframes all show bearish trends, with the 30-minute, 1-hour, and 2-hour frames rated as solid (3/5). However, the higher timeframes (8h, 12h, 1d) are choppy or sideways, indicating that the bearish move is a shorter-term correction within a broader, less defined context. The nearest resistance at 157.35700 is the immediate barrier above, while the nearest support at 156.68900 is the target zone below. A break below support could extend the move, but traders should watch for any bounce off resistance or a shift in higher timeframe sentiment.
Catalysts
  • ▼ Multiple indicators (APO, STOCHF, DEMA, EMA, HT TRENDLINE, KAMA, MA, MAMA) all point in the same bearish direction.
  • ▼ Trend alignment across 15M to 4H supports the bearish move, with solid trends on the 30M, 1H, and 2H frames.
  • ▼ The presence of divergence signals adds extra weight to the momentum shift.
  • ▼ The nearest resistance is above, providing a clear invalidation level if price pushes back up.
Risk Factors
  • ▲ Higher timeframes (8H, 12H, 1D) are choppy/sideways, which could mean the bearish move is a short-term correction within a range.
  • ▲ If price breaks back above the 157.35700 resistance, the bearish signal is invalidated and a bounce is likely.
  • ▲ Momentum could fade if the 30M trend weakens; watch for any shift to sideways or bullish on the 15M or 30M charts.
  • ▲ The 97% probability is high, but no signal is perfect; always use proper position sizing and stop-losses.
Symbol USD/JPY
Timeframe 30M
Direction SELL
Conviction 93%
Strength STRONG
Date 2026-10-22 20:30
cat_ Forex Forex

Support & Resistance

Level Price Formed
R1 157.35700 2026-10-22
R2 158.25100 2026-10-22
R3 158.34400 2026-10-21
S1 156.68900 2026-10-22

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