{"id":81209,"date":"2025-08-08T14:41:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T07:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pediafx.com\/en\/potential-for-downward-break-in-sideways-market-usdjpy-under-pressure\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T14:41:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T07:41:49","slug":"potential-for-downward-break-in-sideways-market-usdjpy-under-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pediafx.com\/en\/potential-for-downward-break-in-sideways-market-usdjpy-under-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"Potential for Downward Break in Sideways Market, USDJPY Under Pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The downward pattern continues to dominate the performance of USDJPY, even as the price is presently moving in a <em>sideways<\/em> manner on the 1-hour time frame. The declining shape of the Bollinger Bands (BB) indicates that the overall trend remains bearish, suggesting that the current consolidation phase is likely a precursor to further declines. This technical structure signals that selling pressure has not completely subsided, leaving the possibility of downward movement open.<\/p>\n<p>The negative value of the MACD indicator further reinforces the potential for a decline, indicating that bearish momentum continues to prevail. As long as the price fails to break through the key <em>resistance<\/em> level within the consolidation area, the likelihood of moving lower remains significant, aiming to test the nearest <em>support<\/em> level. The combination of the dropping BB shape and the negative signals from the MACD provides a strong technical basis for market participants to remain vigilant about the potential for further declines in USDJPY.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"http:\/\/pediafx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/usdjpy.mm15_eropa_8-8-25.png\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>An established <em>bearish channel<\/em> on the 15-minute time frame, accompanied by a sharp decline in the CCI indicator from the overbought zone, suggests that USDJPY is preparing to maintain downward pressure to test the <em>support<\/em> level at 146.720. The consistent price movement within the downward channel reflects seller dominance, while the weakening CCI indicates a reduction in buying strength and an increase in bearish momentum. As long as the price remains below the <em>channel resistance line<\/em>, the potential for additional declines remains wide open, targeting the <em>support<\/em> level of 146.720.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technical Reference: <em>sell<\/em> under 147.890<\/strong><br \/><strong>Potential <em>Stop Loss<\/em> 1: 147.695<\/strong><br \/><strong>Potential <em>Stop Loss<\/em> 2: 147.890<\/strong><br \/><strong>Potential <em>Take Profit<\/em> 1: 146.935<\/strong><br \/><strong>Potential <em>Take Profit<\/em> 2: 146.720<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The downward pattern continues to dominate the performance of USDJPY, even as the price is presently moving in a sideways manner on the 1-hour time frame. The declining shape of the Bollinger Bands (BB) indicates that the overall trend remains bearish, suggesting that the current consolidation phase is likely a precursor to further declines. 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