USD/JPY Forex Signal - 31 January 2017

USD/JPY Signal Update

Yesterday’s signals were not triggered as neither of the key price levels identified were ever reached.

Today’s USD/JPY Signals

Risk 0.75%.

Trades may only be taken between 8am New York time and 5pm Tokyo time, over the next 24-hour period.

 

Long Trades

  • Long entry following a bullish price action reversal on the H1 time frame occurring upon the next touch of 113.46 or 113.14.

  • Put the stop loss 1 pip below the local swing low.

  • Move the stop loss to break even once the trade is 20 pips in profit.

  • Remove 50% of the position as profit when the trade is 20 pips in profit and leave the remainder of the position to ride.

 

Short Trade 1

  • Short entry following a bearish price action reversal on the H1 time frame immediately upon the next touch of 114.07 or 114.90.

  • Put the stop loss 1 pip above the local swing high.

  • Move the stop loss to break even once the trade is 20 pips in profit.

  • Remove 50% of the position as profit when the trade is 20 pips in profit and leave the remainder of the position to ride.

 

The best method to identify a classic “price action reversal” is for an hourly candle to close, such as a pin bar, a doji, an outside or even just an engulfing candle with a higher close. You can exploit these levels or zones by watching the price action that occurs at the given levels.

USD/JPY Analysis

I wrote yesterday that the price would probably consolidate and this seems to have been the pattern that prevails. We have two new support levels below 113.50 and they seem a little more convincing that the highs above. I think the next strong move will be upwards but it is unlikely to happen before the FOMC release tomorrow. The Bank of Japan’s announcements earlier today had little impact and just held everything steady.USDJPY

There is nothing due today concerning the JPY. Regarding the USD, there will be a release of CB Consumer Confidence data at 3pm London time.

Adam Lemon

Adam Lemon began his role at DailyForex in 2013 when he was brought in as an in-house Chief Analyst. Adam trades Forex, stocks and other instruments in his own account. Adam believes that it is very possible for retail traders/investors to secure a positive return over time provided they limit their risks, follow trends, and persevere through short-term losing streaks – provided only reputable brokerages are used. He has previously worked within financial markets over a 12-year period, including 6 years with Merrill Lynch.