I thought I would put my analysis up. No need for charts. I don’t trade right before or during Non-Farm Payroll.
Technical Analysis for EUR/USD (Without NFP Considerations)
Chart 1: EUR/USD 15-Minute Chart
- Trend Analysis:
• The price is oscillating around the moving averages, indicating a potential range-bound market.
• The 21 and 50-period moving averages are close to the price, suggesting a lack of clear direction in the short term.
- Indicators:
• ATR: Indicates low volatility, suggesting limited price movement.
• RSI: Around the midpoint, indicating no extreme conditions.
• MACD: The MACD line is close to the signal line, indicating a lack of momentum.
Chart 2: EUR/USD 4-Hour Chart
- Trend Analysis:
• The price has recently crossed below the 200-period moving average, indicating a potential bearish trend.
• The 21 and 50-period moving averages are also sloping downward, supporting the bearish sentiment.
- Indicators:
• ATR: Moderate volatility.
• RSI: Slightly below the midpoint, indicating a bearish bias but not in oversold territory.
• MACD: Bearish momentum with the MACD line below the signal line.
Chart 3: EUR/USD Daily Chart
- Trend Analysis:
• The price is below the 21, 50, and 200-period moving averages, indicating a bearish trend.
• The overall trend is bearish with lower highs and lower lows.
- Indicators:
• ATR: Indicates moderate volatility.
• RSI: Around the midpoint, not indicating extreme conditions.
• MACD: Bearish momentum as the MACD line is below the signal line.
Potential Trading Strategies
Scenario 1: Range-Bound Trading (15-Minute Chart)
- Identification:
• The price is oscillating around moving averages, indicating a range-bound market.
- Strategy:
• Trade within the range by buying at support and selling at resistance.
• Support: Around 1.0920
• Resistance: Around 1.0950
- Entry:
• Long: Enter at or near support (1.0920) with confirmation (e.g., bullish candlestick pattern).
• Short: Enter at or near resistance (1.0950) with confirmation (e.g., bearish candlestick pattern).
- Stop Loss:
• Place stop loss just below support for long positions and just above resistance for short positions.
- Take Profit:
• Target the opposite end of the range (1.0950 for longs, 1.0920 for shorts).
Scenario 2: Bearish Continuation (4-Hour Chart)
- Identification:
• The price has crossed below the 200-period moving average, indicating a potential bearish trend continuation.
- Strategy:
• Look for opportunities to short on pullbacks to resistance levels.
• Resistance: Around 1.0950
- Entry:
• Short: Enter on a pullback to the 1.0950 resistance level with confirmation (e.g., bearish candlestick pattern, MACD crossover).
- Stop Loss:
• Place stop loss above the recent high or the 200-period moving average.
- Take Profit:
• Target the next support level (e.g., 1.0880).
Scenario 3: Bearish Continuation (Daily Chart)
- Identification:
• The price is below the 21, 50, and 200-period moving averages, indicating a bearish trend.
- Strategy:
• Look for opportunities to short on pullbacks to resistance levels.
• Resistance: Around 1.1000
- Entry:
• Short: Enter on a pullback to the 1.1000 resistance level with confirmation (e.g., bearish candlestick pattern, MACD crossover).
- Stop Loss:
• Place stop loss above the recent high or the 50-period moving average.
- Take Profit:
• Target the next support level (e.g., 1.0880 or lower).
Final Notes
• Risk Management: Ensure each trade has a favorable risk-reward ratio (e.g., 2:1 or 3:1).
• Patience: Wait for confirmed signals and avoid impulsive trades.
• Review: Post-trade analysis to refine strategies for future trades.