Support pressure at ¥a5176.16: Can EUR/JPY hold the line?

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Highlights

EUR/JPY trades below short-, medium-, and long-term moving averages, confirming persistent downward pressure across all timeframes.
Momentum indicators are mixed, with MACD showing strong buy, while RSI, Stoch RSI, and CCI signal oversold and ongoing bearish control.
EUR/JPY is forecast to consolidate between ¥176.16 and ¥177.94, with a 67% likelihood of further downside unless resistance at ¥177.72 is breached.

Mixed momentum as key resistances highlight market uncertainty

On the technical front, EUR/JPY is currently trading below the MA-20 at ¥178.02 and the MA-50 at ¥177.56 on the hourly chart, and also remains below the long-term MA-200 at ¥183.97 on the daily chart. The Ichimoku Kijun level is located at ¥177.72, serving as immediate resistance. Momentum readings are mixed: MACD registers a Strong Buy, while ADX stays Neutral. RSI is in Sell territory, and both Stoch RSI and CCI indicate oversold conditions, pointing to potential bearish exhaustion. Bull/Bear Power continues to signal ongoing seller dominance, whereas the Awesome Oscillator remains Neutral, providing no additional directional bias. The divergence between a Strong Buy MACD and bearish or neutral readings from other indicators highlights uncertainty in the current outlook.

Further declines favored amid range-bound volatility

Looking ahead, EUR/JPY is expected to consolidate within a typical volatility range of ¥176.16 to ¥177.94 over the near term. There is a 33% probability of an upward move versus a 67% chance of renewed downside, suggesting a reversal attempt is less likely than continued weakness. The base case scenario is for price to remain bound in this corridor, with a break above ¥177.72 necessary to trigger a potential bullish reversal, and a move below ¥176.16 exposing further downside risk.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, notes that EUR/JPY is under pressure, currently trading below all key moving averages and showing mixed momentum signals. He sees the lack of concrete news or major macro events on the target dates as a stabilizing factor, with price largely driven by short-term technicals and sentiment. The prevailing risk remains to the downside, but the prospect of a reversal cannot be ignored if resistance at ¥177.72 is cleared. Karapetjanc believes positive sentiment could return quickly given his constructive outlook. "If EUR/JPY breaks above ¥177.72, I expect bullish momentum to strengthen, but for now, a patient approach within the current range is the best strategy."

Earlier, analysts noted that EUR/JPY was experiencing mixed momentum signals and increased political uncertainty, resulting in a rangebound outlook with volatility risks. The latest technical readings reinforce this uncertain environment, making ¥177.72 a key level to watch for any potential reversal or further downside.

Source of Data: EUR Price Analysis by TU

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