USDJPY – completion of reversal pattern adds to upside potential

Strong three-day recovery completed the three white soldiers reversal pattern on daily chart, adding to upside potential, as 14-d momentum in steep ascend broke into positive territory and RSI is heading north.

Bulls broke and extended well above 200DMA (143.13) and cracked pivotal Fibo barrier at 144.70 (38.2% of 151.90/140.25 downtrend) but may face headwinds as stochastic is overbought.

Another warning signals come from formation of 55/100 DMA’s bear cross and falling 20DMA approaching 200DMA, in attempts to break below.

Although bulls remain unobstructed for now, caution is required, especially in case of failure to register daily close above 144.70 Fibo barrier.

Near-term bias is still to stay positive while the action holds above 20DMA (143.42), but return and close below 200DMA would sideline bulls.

Res: 144.70; 144.90; 146.08; 146.58
Sup: 143.73; 143.42; 143.13; 142.46