SELL USDJPY – 153.043

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USDJPY

Trade ID: usdjpysell1771207011433 | Execution: 673311
Status
LOST
Direction
SELL
Entry Price
153.043
Targets Hit
0 / 3

Trade Levels

Entry, Stop Loss & Take Profit Targets
Level
Price
Pips
Status
Hit Time
Entry Price
153.043
0
Filled
Feb 16, 2026 1:57 AM
Stop Loss
153.175
13.2
HIT
2026-02-16 04:39:00
Take Profit 1
152.951
9.2
Not Hit
-
Take Profit 2
152.871
17.2
Not Hit
-
Take Profit 3
152.713
33
Not Hit
-

Trade Analysis

Strategy & Reasoning
Strategy
Order Block Breakout
Reason
Sell USDJPY at 153.043 as the pair is testing a bearish order‑block and equal‑HL sweep, supported by macro‑driven yen appreciation and high‑volume selling pressure
Details

The trade is based on a high‑grade A+ setup where a clear supply zone (order block) on the daily chart aligns with an equal high‑low sweep pattern, indicating aggressive selling. Multi‑timeframe analysis shows bearish bias on higher frames while the 4‑hour chart retraces 19% and sits below its EMA, confirming momentum to the downside. Volume is unusually high, reinforcing the strength of the move. Fundamentally, recent market commentary highlights a surge in yen demand as investors anticipate further US rate cuts and a more dovish stance from the BOJ, creating a macro‑driven bias for JPY. Combining this structural technical weakness with the supportive fundamental backdrop justifies a short entry at 153.043, a tight structure‑based stop at 153.175, and staged profit targets at 152.951, 152.871 and 152.713.

Confluence Metrics

Technical & Fundamental Analysis Scores
Technical Confluence
Order Block with Equal High‑Low Sweep, multi‑timeframe bearish alignment, high volume, H4 19% retracement, price below 4‑hour EMA
Fundamental Sentiment
Yen strength from BOJ policy expectations and US rate‑cut outlook, risk‑off sentiment boosting JPY
Confidence Score
95
Trade Conviction
High
Reasoning Completeness
High
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