GBP/JPY – 8H – SELL

SELL Counter-trend 5× UPDATED
2 days ago
The plan for this signal Running · now +0.57 %
Entry
212.709
Target
209.117 +1.69 %
closes in profit
Stop
217.464 −2.24 %
closes at a loss
At the latest
after 10 candles (3.3 days), at the market price · now candle 7 of 10
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 8h signals ended in profit · on average +0.01 % per trade 339 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 339 closed forex 8h signals since 6 Sep 2026 ended:
20 % at target avg +0.65 % 31 % holding time ended, in profit avg +0.42 % 32 % holding time ended, at a loss avg −0.43 % 18 % at stop avg −0.62 %

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: STOCHF KD Cross Down, BOP Zero Cross Down, Bearish Harami +2 more

Trend at entry: in 0 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 36,073 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
61.0 % ↑ +1.7 vs previous candle
VERY STRONG Swing
▲ Bullish 6 % (2.45) ▼ Bearish 94 % (37.54)
model score 93.9 – ranks this signal within its class, it is not a probability; the large figure is the measured frequency (1318 closed runs, 2026-09-18)
Conviction · 8 candles
⚠ Opened against the trend in all 8 timeframes. Target hit 8.5 % vs 18.7 % on average · stopped out 13.8 % vs 12.5 % (forex, 983 closed runs). Not a reason to act – a reason to watch.
GBP/JPY  ·  8H
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Signal evolution

Events for GBP/JPY

Full calendar
  • November 9, 2026JPYHousehold Spending m/m●●○Forecast 0.8%Previous 0.1%in 3 days
  • November 9, 2026JPYHousehold Spending y/y●●○Forecast -2.1%Previous -3.1%in 3 days
  • November 9, 2026JPYBoJ Summary of Opinions●●○in 3 days

All times UTC.

Conviction, candle by candle

100 50 0 entry now · 8 × 8h 94%
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 (4 Nov 2026, 06:00 UTC, updated 5× since). 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
▲ HT TRENDMODE Mode to Trend indicator 1.48
▼ STOCHF KD Cross Down indicator 1.46
▼ BOP Zero Cross Down indicator 1.26
▼ Bearish Harami candlestick 1.18
▼ Gapping Down Doji candlestick 0.96
▼ Tweezers Top candlestick 0.92

Trend Context

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

Analysis

🎯 Key Takeaways
  • Multiple bearish signals on the 8H chart suggest a potential reversal, but the broader trend is still bullish.
  • Key resistance at 217.46400 is the invalidation level; a break above would negate the bearish setup.
  • Support at 209.11700 is the primary downside target, but the bullish trend may limit the fall.
  • The signal strength is strong (78% probability), yet higher timeframes are choppy, adding uncertainty.
The GBP/JPY 8H chart has fired a cluster of bearish signals, including a BOP Zero Cross Down, STOCHF KD Cross Down, HT TRENDMODE Mode to Trend, Bearish Harami, Gapping Down Doji, and Tweezers Top. These signals indicate a potential shift from bullish momentum to bearish pressure, with the candlestick patterns (Bearish Harami, Gapping Down Doji, Tweezers Top) reinforcing the indicator-based signals (BOP, STOCHF, HT TRENDMODE). The confluence of these signals at the 8H timeframe suggests a meaningful bearish reversal attempt.

However, the broader trend context is predominantly bullish across all timeframes, with scores ranging from 1/5 to 3/5. The 8H trend is forming (2/5), and higher timeframes like 12H and 1D are choppy/sideways, which may limit the strength of the bearish move. The nearest resistance at 217.46400 is a key level to watch; a break above it would invalidate the bearish setup. Conversely, the nearest support at 209.11700 provides a target zone. Traders should monitor whether the bearish momentum can overcome the prevailing bullish trend, especially given the strong signal strength and high probability (78%).
Catalysts
  • ▼ Confluence of candlestick and indicator signals (BOP, STOCHF, HT TRENDMODE) strengthens the bearish case.
  • ▼ Bearish Harami, Gapping Down Doji, and Tweezers Top are classic reversal patterns that align with the indicator signals.
  • ▼ The 8H trend is still forming (2/5), leaving room for a shift to bearish momentum.
  • ▼ The strong signal strength (78%) suggests high confidence in the bearish move.
Risk Factors
  • ▲ The prevailing bullish trend across all timeframes could override the bearish signals, leading to a failed reversal.
  • ▲ Higher timeframes (12H, 1D) are choppy/sideways, which may reduce directional conviction.
  • ▲ The nearest resistance at 217.46400 is a critical level; a break above it would invalidate the bearish setup.
  • ▲ Momentum could fade if the bullish trend resumes, especially given the trend scores are still positive.
Symbol GBP/JPY
Timeframe 8H
Direction SELL
Conviction 94%
Strength VERY STRONG
Date 2026-11-03 22:00
cat_ Forex Forex

Support & Resistance

Level Price Formed
R1 217.46400 2026-08-25
R2 218.67600 2026-07-30
R3 219.60500 2026-07-15
S1 209.11700 2026-10-23
S2 208.35900 2026-10-14
S3 206.88500 2026-09-30

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