SELL USDJPY – 153.093

USDJPY

Trade ID: usdjpysell1771335001925 | Execution: 708881
Status
LOST
Direction
SELL
Entry Price
153.093
Targets Hit
0 / 3

Trade Levels

Entry, Stop Loss & Take Profit Targets
Level
Price
Pips
Status
Hit Time
Entry Price
153.093
0
Filled
Feb 17, 2026 1:30 PM
Stop Loss
153.243
15
HIT
2026-02-17 13:42:00
Take Profit 1
152.988
10.5
Not Hit
-
Take Profit 2
152.898
19.5
Not Hit
-
Take Profit 3
152.718
37.5
Not Hit
-

Trade Analysis

Strategy & Reasoning
Strategy
Liquidity Sweep (FVG)
Reason
Sell USD/JPY anticipating yen strength as a liquidity sweep at the fair‑value‑gap midline aligns with bearish multi‑timeframe structure and weakening dollar fundamentals
Details

The trade targets a sell entry at 153.093 with a tight structure‑based stop at 153.243 and tiered profit targets. Technically, the pair is forming a fair‑value‑gap midline and an equal high‑low sweep on the H4 chart, indicating a liquidity‑draining move lower. The price sits below the minor resistance at 154.63 and respects the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of the 139.87‑159.44 swing, reinforcing the bearish bias across multiple timeframes. Volume is elevated, suggesting strong participation. Fundamentally, US dollar positioning is at a historic underweight level, and upcoming Fed minutes and labor‑market data point to potential easing, while Japan’s weak Q4 growth and the BOJ’s commitment to rate hikes keep yen support intact. This confluence of technical structure and macro‑fundamental pressure justifies a high‑conviction short position on USD/JPY.

Confluence Metrics

Technical & Fundamental Analysis Scores
Technical Confluence
Multi‑timeframe bearish alignment (H4 35% retracement, MTF bearish), Fair Value Gap midline, Equal High‑Low sweep, high volume, price below 154.63 resistance, 38.2% Fibonacci retracement intact, structure stop loss
Fundamental Sentiment
Weak US dollar outlook (record underweight positioning, expected Fed easing) combined with Japan Q4 GDP miss and BOJ tightening supporting yen strength
Confidence Score
85
Trade Conviction
High
Reasoning Completeness
High
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