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USD/CHF H4 Timeframe: Based on the USD/CHF chart on the H4 timeframe, price movements indicate that the pair was previously under quite strong bearish pressure before beginning to form a consolidation phase and limited recovery. The sharp decline that occurred in mid- to late January pushed the price down significantly from the area above 0.7900 to reach the 0.7600–0.7650 range. This selling pressure appeared impulsive, marked by long bearish candlesticks that penetrated several support levels without much significant retracement. This phase confirmed the seller's medium-term dominance during that period. Examining the 100 Moving Average (blue line) and 200 Moving Average (red line), the 100 Moving Average has been below the 200 Moving Average for some time, reflecting an established bearish trend structure. Both moving averages also have a downward slope, especially the 200 Moving Average, indicating a still-dominant medium-term downtrend. However, recent developments indicate that the price has begun to move upward and is now approaching or even slightly breaking through the 200 Moving Average area around 0.7800–0.7810. This is a key technical area because the 200-day moving average (MA) often acts as dynamic resistance in downtrends. The price structure after forming a low in the 0.7600 area shows a fairly long consolidation pattern. Prices moved within a limited range between 0.7660 and 0.7800 for several weeks, indicating an accumulation or distribution phase. In recent sessions, a more aggressive bullish momentum has been observed, with the price breaking through the horizontal resistance around 0.7810, which had previously served as the upper limit of the movement several times. This breakthrough opens the opportunity for a short-term momentum shift from neutral-bearish to neutral-bullish.

However, it should be noted that as long as the 100-day moving average (MA) remains below the 200-day moving average (MA) and the two have not yet demonstrated a bullish crossover, the main trend on the H4 timeframe remains cautious regarding further upside. The 0.7870 area represents the next significant resistance, in line with the previous structure level and also close to the descending path of the 200-day moving average (MA). If the price can hold above 0.7800 and form a higher low above that area, the opportunity for continued gains towards 0.7960 or even 0.8030 will increase. Conversely, if the price fails to maintain its position above 0.7810 and falls back below 0.7750, a false breakout scenario could occur. Under such conditions, selling pressure could potentially return to dominance, with a correction target towards 0.7660 or even a retest of the previous low around 0.7600. Overall, USD/CHF is currently in a transition phase on the H4 timeframe after a strong bearish trend. Short-term momentum is starting to show signs of recovery, but more solid confirmation of a trend change still requires a sustained breakout above the 200-day moving average (MA) and the formation of a more consistent higher high and higher low structure. As long as the new support area around 0.7800 is maintained, the short-term bias is likely to point to further upside potential, although medium-term downtrend pressure remains.