USD/JPY – 4H – BUY
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Triggered by: KDJ OS Exit, WILLR OS Exit, STOCHF KD Cross Up +5 more
Trend at entry: in 0 of 8 timeframes in the signal direction
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Events for USD/JPY
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Signals Fired
These are the triggers as captured when the signal opened
(30 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▼ | EMA CROSS 20 50 Death Cross | indicator | 2.51 |
| ▲ | KDJ OS Exit | indicator | 2.37 |
| ▲ | WILLR OS Exit | indicator | 2.21 |
| ▲ | STOCHF KD Cross Up | indicator | 1.96 |
| ▲ | BOP Zero Cross Up | indicator | 1.85 |
| ▼ | COPPOCK Zero Cross Down | indicator | 1.46 |
| ▼ | ERI BULL Zero Cross Down | indicator | 1.32 |
| ▲ | CTI OS Entry | indicator | 1.29 |
| ▲ | Bullish Harami | candlestick | 1.19 |
| ▲ | HT TRENDMODE Mode to Trend | indicator | 1.18 |
| ▼ | HT PHASOR Inphase Cross Down | indicator | 0.95 |
| ▲ | High Wave Bullish | candlestick | 0.92 |
Trend Context
Analysis
- Bullish signals on 4H are firing, but the higher timeframe trend is bearish, so treat this as a counter-trend move.
- Watch the nearest resistance at 158.60300 and support at 156.07500 for confirmation or invalidation.
- The mix of bullish and bearish signals means the move is fragile; wait for a close above resistance or a clear shift in higher timeframes.
- Momentum indicators (BOP, STOCHF) are turning up, but the EMA death cross and phasor cross down warn of lingering bearish pressure.
Given the conflicting signals, the key levels to watch are the nearest resistance at 158.60300 and support at 156.07500. A break above resistance would confirm the bullish reversal, while a move below support would invalidate it. The bearish alignment across all timeframes is a significant headwind, and the choppy/sideways trend scores in the mid to higher timeframes suggest a lack of clear directional conviction. Traders should treat this as a counter-trend opportunity with moderate confidence, requiring confirmation from price action on the 4H chart.
- ▲ Multiple momentum indicators (BOP, STOCHF, WILLR) are aligning to suggest buying pressure is building on the 4H timeframe.
- ▲ The HT TRENDMODE shift to 'trend' indicates the market may be transitioning from choppy conditions to a more directional phase, which could support a breakout.
- ▲ The CTI OS Entry signal adds a contrarian element, often appearing at turning points after oversold conditions.
- ▼ The bearish trend across all timeframes (15m to 1d) is a strong headwind; a counter-trend move may fail without higher timeframe support.
- ▼ The EMA 20/50 Death Cross and HT PHASOR Inphase Cross Down are bearish and could cap upside momentum.
- ▼ If price fails to break above the 158.60300 resistance and instead breaks below the 156.07500 support, the bullish thesis is invalidated.
- ▼ The choppy/sideways trend scores in the 2H and higher timeframes indicate a lack of trend strength, which increases the risk of a false signal.
Support & Resistance
| Level | Price | Formed |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 158.60300 | 2026-10-20 |
| R2 | 158.94900 | 2026-10-14 |
| R3 | 159.03800 | 2026-09-24 |
| S1 | 156.07500 | 2026-10-23 |