Early in the European session, USD/JPY is trading around 149.40, above the 21 SMA, and above the 200 EMA. On the H-1 chart, we can see that it is bouncing slightly and intends to continue its uptrend but is showing levels of exhaustion.
In the next few hours, the USD/JPY pair is expected to consolidate above 149.31. This would mean that it could continue to rise and the instrument could reach 149.70 and could even reach the psychological level of 150.00 around 8/8 Murray.
On the contrary, in case the Japanese Yen falls below the 21 SMA, we could expect it to quickly reach the 200 EMA located at 148.60 and even 7/8 of Murray at 148.35.
The eagle indicator is giving a positive bullish signal. However, we can see that it left a gap around 149.18. If this GAP is covered, we could expect a fall towards 148.60 in the next few hours.
The daily pivot point is located at 149.34. If in the next few hours, the USD/JPY consolidates below this level, it could be seen as an opportunity to sell with targets at 149.06 and 148.60 (200 EMA). The instrument could even reach 6/8 Murray at 146.87.
