Trade
Follow Us

Resources

A Consolidating EUR/JPY Provides Scalping Opportunity

By John Rivera, Currency Analyst
22 February 2010 15:16 GMT

Key Technical Levels

eurjpy1

The current rising trend line offers target levels for high frequency traders to enter and exit positions and a predictable pattern of price action. The 20-Day SMA at 124.22 cold slow gains creating a true scalping environment and another level to monitor. Meanwhile, the pair has solid support below which limit’s downside risks. Former consolidation at 120/122 in the beginning of the year is being repeated and could lead to an extended period of subdued price action.

eurjpy2

Quantitative Metrics

A wide Bollinger band width of 682 pips is wider than a short-term trader would desire, but recent consolidation has seen it narrow which could be a sign of decreasing risks. At 181 pips the pair’s ATR is one of the highest of the most traded pair’s and a potential red flag. Subdued price action has the daily range trending in the right direction which eases some concerns for those targeting the pair.

eurjpy3

Click For Additional Info On Scalping Strategies

To Discuss Scalping Strategies and Get Tips From Other Traders Visit The Scalping Forum.

How To Use Scalping Report Video

Contribute to the Haiti relief effort

To discuss this report or be added to the email list, contact John Rivera, Currency Analyst: jrivera@fxcm.com

 

DailyFX provides forex news and technical analysis on the trends that influence the global currency markets.
Learn forex trading with a free practice account and trading charts from FXCM.

22 February 2010 15:16 GMT