Resources

AUD/USD Channel Provides Scalping Opportunity

By John Rivera,
08 September 2010 14:52 GMT

Key Technical Levels

AUDUSD_Channel_Provides_Scalping_Opportunity_body_scalping1.gif, AUD/USD Channel Provides Scalping Opportunity

Charts created using Strategy Trader - Prepared by John Rivera

A short-term rising channel is providing target levels for scalpers to enter and exit positions. The pattern is the only technical levels for traders to hang their hats on, as the pair is trading well above moving average studies and within its medium term channel. A break of trend line support would expose support at 0.9100 and could be a set-up for short-term traders to target.

AUDUSD_Channel_Provides_Scalping_Opportunity_body_scalping2.gif, AUD/USD Channel Provides Scalping Opportunity

Charts created using Strategy Trader - Prepared by John Rivera

AUDUSD_Channel_Provides_Scalping_Opportunity_body_scalping3.gif, AUD/USD Channel Provides Scalping Opportunity

Quantitative Metrics

The AUD/USD’s Bollinger band has widened to 442 pips as the pair has been in a bullish trend, placing its level of variance near the top of the most traded pairs. The one-way price action us too concerning as the pair has been in a predictable pattern, but does increase the risk level. An ATR of 112 pips is also a concern as it accounts for 1.22% of the spot price, placing its relative daily volatility in the middle amongst the majors.

AUDUSD_Channel_Provides_Scalping_Opportunity_body_scalping4.gif, AUD/USD Channel Provides Scalping Opportunity

Charts created using Strategy Trader - Prepared by John Rivera

AUDUSD_Channel_Provides_Scalping_Opportunity_body_scalping5.gif, AUD/USD Channel Provides Scalping Opportunity

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

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

DailyFX provides forex news on the economic reports and political events that influence the currency market.
Learn currency trading with a free practice account and charts from FXCM.

08 September 2010 14:52 GMT