USD/JPY – 4H – BUY

BUY NEW CLOSED
22 hours ago
The plan for this signal Closed at stop · result −0.38 %
Entry
156.975
Target
158.603 +1.04 %
closes in profit
Stop
156.376 −0.38 %
closes at a loss
At the latest
after 12 candles (2 days), at the market price
So far 50 of 100 forex 4h signals ended in profit · on average ≈ 0 % per trade 465 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 465 closed forex 4h signals since 6 Sep 2026 ended:
26 % at target avg +0.43 % 25 % holding time ended, in profit avg +0.30 % 31 % holding time ended, at a loss avg −0.30 % 18 % at stop avg −0.47 %

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: WILLR OS Exit, CCI OS Exit, STOCH KD Cross Up +9 more

Trend at entry: in 1 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.
  • All figures are gross: without your broker’s fees, spreads and slippage.
Details for professionals
⚠ Opened against the trend in 7 of 8 timeframes. Target hit 9.0 % vs 18.5 % on average · stopped out 17.1 % vs 12.4 % (forex, 432 closed runs). Not a reason to act – a reason to watch.
USD/JPY  ·  4H
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Signal evolution

Conviction, candle by candle

100 50 0 entry now · 3 × 4h 8%
conviction per candle 2× below 35% 50% — below this the other side leads

Dropped below 35% 2× 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 (23 Oct 2026, 05:00 UTC). They are not recalculated — the chart shows current candles.

Signals Fired Category Weight
▲ WILLR OS Exit indicator 2.27
▲ CCI OS Exit indicator 2.18
▲ STOCH KD Cross Up indicator 1.97
▲ BOP Zero Cross Up indicator 1.86
▲ RSI OS Exit indicator 1.82
▲ ZSCORE Extreme Low Exit indicator 1.82
▲ KDJ Cross Up indicator 1.71
▲ HMA Direction Up indicator 1.70
▲ KELTNER LOWER Lower Retreat indicator 1.62
▲ TTM TREND Trend Up indicator 1.54
▼ ER Level Cross Down indicator 1.49
▲ ACCBANDS LOWER Lower Retreat indicator 1.48
▲ Bullish Engulfing candlestick 1.36
▼ Two Black Gapping Candle candlestick 1.10

Trend Context

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

Analysis

🎯 Key Takeaways
  • 4H signal is a strong oversold bounce, but it's counter-trend against the 30m-4H bearish trend.
  • Key levels: resistance at 158.603, support at 156.951; a break below support invalidates the bullish setup.
  • Higher timeframes (8H-1D) are bearish and choppy, so treat this as a tactical long, not a trend reversal.
  • Watch for confirmation: a sustained push above 158.603 would strengthen the bullish case.
The 4H USD/JPY signal is firing a dense cluster of oversold-exit and momentum-cross indicators (CCI, RSI, STOCH, WILLR, KDJ, BOP, ER, HMA) that together suggest an imminent bullish correction. The very strong strength score (89%) reflects the unusually high confluence of distinct oscillator families and candlestick patterns aligning on the same timeframe. However, the broader trend context is mixed: while the 15m is bullish, the 30m through 4H timeframes are all bearish with solid trend scores, and higher timeframes (8H-1D) are bearish but choppy. This means the 4H signal is firing against the prevailing short-to-medium trend, making it a counter-trend bounce rather than a confirmed reversal.

Traders should watch the nearest resistance at 158.603 and support at 156.951. A sustained move above resistance would signal that the counter-trend momentum is gaining traction, while a break below support would invalidate the bullish setup. Given the conflicting lower timeframes, this signal is best treated as an opportunistic long with tight risk management, not as a trend-change call. The choppy higher timeframes add uncertainty, so confirmation from price action (e.g., a higher low above support) is essential before adding size.
Catalysts
  • ▲ High confluence of oversold-exit and momentum-cross indicators (CCI, RSI, STOCH, WILLR, KDJ) on the 4H.
  • ▲ Very strong signal strength (89%) with 15+ signals firing simultaneously.
  • ▲ 15m timeframe is bullish, providing a near-term tailwind for the bounce.
  • ▲ Support at 156.951 is nearby, offering a clear invalidation level if broken.
Risk Factors
  • ▼ Counter-trend signal: 30m through 4H are bearish with solid trend scores, so the bounce may be short-lived.
  • ▼ Higher timeframes (8H-1D) are bearish and choppy, offering no confirmation of a larger reversal.
  • ▼ If price fails to hold above support and breaks below 156.951, the bullish setup is invalidated.
  • ▼ Momentum could fade quickly if the bounce stalls below resistance at 158.603.
Symbol USD/JPY
Timeframe 4H
Direction BUY
Conviction 8%
Strength WEAK
Date 2026-10-23 01:00
cat_ Forex Forex

Support & Resistance

Level Price Formed
R1 158.60300 2026-10-20
R2 158.94900 2026-10-14
S1 156.95100 2026-10-02
S2 156.37600 2026-09-30
S3 153.23600 2026-09-11

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