FX.co ★ USD/JPY at crossroads: long or short?

USD/JPY Challenges The Uptrend Support!

The USD/JPY pair dropped after failing to stabilize above the 114.50 level and now is challenging the uptrend line. As long as the price stays above this line, the uptrend remains intact. Technically, it could test and retest it before resuming its growth. 113.90 today's high is seen as the immediate upside obstacle.

On the other hand, the 113.44 Friday's low stands as a downside obstacle. You should know that dropping and stabilizing below the uptrend line may announce that the upwards movement is over and that the USD/JPY could develop a corrective phase, a downside movement.

USD/JPY Trading Conclusion!

Dropping and closing below the uptrend line and below 113.44 could announce a strong downside movement. On the other hand, staying above the uptrend line and passing above 113.90 today's high could indicate a potential growth at least towards 114.65 higher high.