CAD/JPY holds near ¥112.1 resistance as intraday buyer momentum slows

CAD/JPY holds near ¥112.1 resistance as intraday buyer momentum slows
Canadian Dollar vs Yen gains 0.52% today

Canadian Dollar vs Yen (CAD/JPY) is trading at ¥111.65, recording a modest 0.52% daily gain. The pair sits above its key short-term moving average but remains below medium- and long-term averages.

CAD/JPY price prediction
24H 0.14%
111.41
48H 0.19%
111.46
7D 0.23%
111.51
1M 0.34%
111.63
3M 4.59%
116.36
6M 7.46%
119.55
12M 8.24%
120.42
Current price: ¥111.25 -0.1439 0.13%
Real-time Data 09:48
Daily range 111.26 Arrow from to Icon 111.56
Weekly range 110.66 Arrow from to Icon 111.53
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Highlights

  • CAD/JPY shows mild short-term strength but remains below key longer-term moving averages, maintaining a broadly bearish structure.
  • Technical indicators are mixed, as momentum tools signal further downside but intraday price action and buyer strength point to consolidation.
  • For the next 2 to 3 sessions, CAD/JPY is expected to trade between ¥110.68 and ¥112.62, with downside risk prevailing.

Mixed momentum signals as intraday buyers face bearish pressure

CAD/JPY is trading above the MA-20 at ¥111.51 but remains capped below both the MA-50 at ¥112.1 and the MA-200 at ¥114.82. The Ichimoku Kijun is at ¥111.39 and acts as immediate support. Momentum indicators offer a mixed picture: MACD and ADX continue to signal sell, indicating ongoing bearish momentum, while RSI at 51.38 and CCI both register buy signals, and Stochastic RSI points to overbought conditions. Bull/Bear Power shows intraday buyer dominance, although overall oscillator signals are divergent, highlighting uncertainty in market conviction.

Downside scenario favored as rangebound trading persists

Over the next 2 to 3 sessions, CAD/JPY is likely to consolidate within a typical volatility band between ¥110.68 and ¥112.62. The probability of an upside breakout is low at just 24%, making a downward move the more probable near-term outcome. Unless resistance is breached, the base case scenario remains rangebound trading, with any renewed selling pressure potentially pushing the pair below immediate support.

Anton Kharitonov, analyst at Traders Union, highlights that CAD/JPY shows mixed technical signals and a lack of strong directional momentum. He sees the pair constrained below key moving averages and notes that conflicting oscillator readings point to continued uncertainty. With no fresh news catalysts, the base case is for CAD/JPY to remain rangebound unless support at ¥111.39 breaks. "Until we see a clear breakout or breakdown, I regard this as a consolidation environment with downside risk prevailing."

Earlier, analysts noted that CAD/JPY was under persistent bearish pressure, with technical signals favoring continued weakness. The current analysis adds a note of caution by highlighting mixed momentum signals, suggesting traders should watch for renewed selling below ¥111.39 as the next potential catalyst for directional movement.

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