USDJPY: Simple Trading Tips for Beginner Traders on December 24. Analysis of Yesterday's Forex Transactions

[Ben Graham]

Analysis of Trades and Tips for Trading Japanese Yen

The price test at 156.18 coincided with a period when the MACD indicator had moved significantly above the zero mark, which limited the pair's upward potential. For this reason, I did not buy the dollar and missed a slight upward movement of the pair.

Yesterday's news that the U.S. economy posted the most significant growth led to a strengthening of the dollar and a decline in the yen. However, the correction did not last long, and pressure on the pair returned.

Today, the Bank of Japan released the minutes of its monetary policy meeting, which helped the yen stabilize against the U.S. dollar, increasing pressure on the USD/JPY pair. I would like to remind you that at the BOJ's last meeting this year, interest rates were raised. Higher interest rates in Japan make Japanese currency assets more attractive to investors, potentially leading to capital outflows from other countries.

Regarding the intraday strategy, I will rely more on implementing scenarios No. 1 and No. 2.

Buying Scenarios

Scenario No. 1: I plan to buy USD/JPY today upon reaching an entry point around 155.87 (green line on the chart), with a target of rising to 156.29 (thicker green line on the chart). Around 156.29, I intend to exit the long positions and open shorts in the opposite direction (expecting a movement of 30-35 pips in the opposite direction from the level). It is best to resume buying the pair during corrections and serious USD/JPY pullbacks. Important! Before buying, ensure that the MACD indicator is above the zero mark and is just starting to rise from it.

Scenario No. 2: I also plan to buy USD/JPY today in case of two consecutive tests of the price at 155.64, when the MACD indicator is in the oversold area. This will limit the pair's downside potential and lead to an upward market reversal. One can expect a rise to the opposite levels of 155.87 and 156.29.

Selling Scenarios

Scenario No. 1: I plan to sell USD/JPY today only after updating the 155.64 level (red line on the chart), which will trigger a rapid decline in the pair. The key target for sellers will be the level of 155.21, where I intend to exit the shorts and also open longs immediately in the opposite direction (expecting a movement of 20-25 pips in the opposite direction from the level). It is better to sell from as high a point as possible. Important! Before selling, ensure that the MACD indicator is below the zero mark and is just starting to decline from it.

Scenario No. 2: I also plan to sell USD/JPY today if the price tests 155.87 twice, when the MACD indicator is in the overbought area. This will limit the pair's upward potential and lead to a market reversal downward. One can expect a decline to the opposite levels of 155.64 and 155.21.

What is on the Chart:

• Thin green line – the entry price at which you can buy the trading instrument;
• Thick green line – the assumed price where you can set Take Profit or independently capture profits, as further growth above this level is unlikely;
• Thin red line – the entry price at which you can sell the trading instrument;
• Thick red line – the assumed price where you can set Take Profit or independently capture profits, as further decline below this level is unlikely;
• MACD Indicator. When entering the market, it is important to follow the overbought and oversold zones.

Important. Beginner Forex traders need to make very cautious decisions about entering the market. Before important fundamental reports are released, it is best to stay out of the market to avoid falling into sharp fluctuations in rates. If you decide to trade during news releases, always set stop orders to minimize losses. Without setting stop orders, you can quickly lose the entire deposit, especially if you do not use money management and trade large volumes.

And remember, to trade successfully, you need to have a clear trading plan, similar to the one I presented above. Spontaneous trading decisions based on the current market situation is inherently a losing strategy for intraday traders.

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