Forex 3.00
Posted May 18, 2026

USDJPY S

Sell
SELL
Entry Price
159.0000

Signal Details

Direction
Sell
Entry Price
159.0000
Risk: Reward
1:1.7

Trade Levels

Stop Loss
159.6000
Take Profit 1
158.5000
Take Profit 2
158.0000

Technical Chart

Market Analysis

The Japanese yen declined against the US dollar, marking the sixth straight session of losses. Although the medium-term view remains bullish, some short-term indicators point to a possible pullback.

Key Indicators

  • USD/JPY bulls maintained control with a powerful bullish continuation candle, but the price struggle to hold above the 50 SMA, with the 4-hour RSI rising above 80, indicating stretched conditions.

Fundamental Context

USD/JPY soared to a fresh 2-week high of 159.05. For this week, the main drivers for the USDJPY remain the movement of the US dollar, Fed policymakers' comments, geopolitical tensions, and April FOMC meeting minutes.

Risk Alert

The price is approaching a key red horizontal resistance zone. Watch for a pullback. However, please note that for a strong bearish shift, the USDJPY needs a daily close below 156.50; otherwise, the bullish momentum will continue after the consolidation.