USD/JPY – 1H – SELL

SELL 5× UPDATED CLOSED
4 days ago
The plan for this signal Closed after the holding time · result +0.10 %
Entry
157.821
Target
156.649 +0.74 %
closes in profit
Stop
158.336 −0.33 %
closes at a loss
At the latest
after 15 candles (15 hours), at the market price
So far 51 of 100 forex 1h signals ended in profit · on average ≈ 0 % per trade 1,483 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 1,483 closed forex 1h signals since 6 Sep 2026 ended:
15 % at target avg +0.37 % 36 % holding time ended, in profit avg +0.15 % 37 % holding time ended, at a loss avg −0.17 % 12 % at stop avg −0.38 %

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: HT TRENDLINE Retreat Down, MACD Signal Cross Down, MA Retreat Down +17 more

Trend at entry: in 6 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 33,931 closed live signals.
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  • More than 150 logged experiments, each with its result – including the ones that failed.
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Details for professionals
USD/JPY  ·  1H
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Signal evolution

Events for USD/JPY

Full calendar
  • TodayUSDJOLTS Job Openings●●●Forecast 6.779MPrevious 7.079Min 6h
  • TodayUSDFactory Orders m/m●●○Forecast 0.1%Previous 0.1%in 6h
  • TomorrowUSDADP Nonfarm Employment Change●●●Forecast 64KPrevious 90Kin 1 day

All times UTC.

Conviction, candle by candle

100 50 0 entry now · 16 × 1h 8%
conviction per candle 10× below 35% 50% — below this the other side leads

Dropped below 35% 10× 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 (29 Oct 2026, 16:00 UTC, updated 5× since). They are not recalculated — the chart shows current candles.

Signals Fired Category Weight
▲ CTI OB Exit indicator 2.34
▼ HT TRENDLINE Retreat Down indicator 1.77
▲ QQE Midline Cross Up indicator 1.76
▼ MACD Signal Cross Down indicator 1.70
▼ MA Retreat Down indicator 1.69
▼ MIDPOINT Retreat Down indicator 1.68
▼ Fibonacci Break DownTrend (24%)break + retest fibonacci 1.67
▼ MOM Zero Cross Down indicator 1.64
▼ ROC Zero Cross Down indicator 1.64
▼ ROCR Cross Down indicator 1.64
▼ MAMA PRICE Retreat Down indicator 1.64
▼ EMA Retreat Down indicator 1.63
▼ QSTICK Zero Cross Down indicator 1.62
▼ MIDPRICE Retreat Down indicator 1.61
▲ HT PHASOR Inphase Cross Up indicator 1.59
▲ VORTEX Cross Up indicator 1.59
▼ DEMA Retreat Down indicator 1.58
▼ ALMA Retreat Down indicator 1.54
▼ TSI Signal Cross Down indicator 1.42
▼ BOP Zero Cross Down indicator 1.14
▼ CCI Zero Cross Down indicator 1.13
▼ AO Saucer Bearish indicator 1.03
▼ Spinning Top Bearish candlestick 0.90
▼ Bearish Engulfing candlestick 0.68

Trend Context

15M
DOWNChoppy / sideways
30M
DOWNChoppy / sideways
1H
DOWNChoppy / sideways
2H
UPChoppy / sideways
4H
DOWNChoppy / sideways
8H
UPChoppy / sideways
12H
DOWNChoppy / sideways
1D
DOWNChoppy / sideways

Analysis

🎯 Key Takeaways
  • Strong bearish momentum signal on 1H with multiple indicators aligned.
  • Higher timeframes are mostly bearish but choppy—momentum is weak.
  • Watch nearest resistance at 158.33600 and support at 157.60300.
  • Conflicting bullish 2H and 8H trends may limit the downside.
The USD/JPY 1H signal is firing a dense cluster of bearish momentum indicators—BOP, CCI, MACD, MOM, ROC, and ROCR all crossing zero or signaling down, alongside DEMA and EMA retreats. This confluence suggests a synchronized shift in momentum and trend alignment on the 1H timeframe, pointing to a likely continuation of the prevailing bearish bias. The 86% probability and very strong strength reflect the breadth of the signal across multiple groups (fibonacci, indicator, candlestick), reinforcing the idea that the current move is supported by a wide range of technical evidence.

Across higher timeframes, the trend is predominantly bearish, though the choppy/sideways nature (1/5) indicates weak momentum and potential for consolidation. The nearest resistance at 158.33600 is a key level to watch—if price fails to hold below it, the bearish case weakens. Conversely, the nearest support at 157.60300 is the immediate downside target; a break below would confirm the bearish momentum. The 2H and 8H bullish trends are conflicting, suggesting that the higher-timeframe bias is not uniformly bearish, which could limit the sustainability of the move. Traders should monitor how price interacts with these levels and whether the choppy conditions resolve into a clean directional push.
Catalysts
  • ▼ Confluence of momentum indicators (BOP, CCI, MACD, MOM, ROC, ROCR) all crossing down.
  • ▼ Trend alignment across 15m, 30m, 1h, 4h, 12h, and 1d timeframes.
  • ▼ Very strong signal strength and high probability (86%).
Risk Factors
  • ▲ Choppy/sideways conditions (1/5) across all timeframes suggest weak momentum.
  • ▲ Bullish trends on 2H and 8H conflict with the bearish bias.
  • ▲ If price reclaims resistance at 158.33600, the bearish signal is invalidated.
  • ▲ Nearby support at 157.60300 may act as a floor and stall the move.
Symbol USD/JPY
Timeframe 1H
Direction SELL
Conviction 8%
Strength WEAK
Date 2026-10-29 15:00
cat_ Forex Forex

Support & Resistance

Level Price Formed
R1 158.33600 2026-10-28
R2 158.34400 2026-10-21
R3 158.39100 2026-10-21
S1 157.60300 2026-10-29
S2 156.64900 2026-10-26
S3 156.31100 2026-10-23

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