US Dollar vs Yen price prediction: Will momentum persist? USD/JPY trades at ¥156.95

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Highlights

USD/JPY trades firmly bullish at ¥156.95, staying well above its MA-20 (¥154.58), MA-50 (¥155.76), and MA-200 (¥153.15) levels.
Momentum indicators remain positive, with MACD signaling a buy, Awesome Oscillator supporting the uptrend, and intraday buyer dominance confirmed by elevated Commodity Channel Index and Bull/Bear Power.
While oscillators signal overbought conditions (Stochastic RSI at 97.36, RSI at 59.90), price action likely ranges ¥155.80–¥158.60 over the next five trading days amid tactical risk of crowded buying.

Buying momentum prevails as price tests upper volatility zone

The technical outlook for USD/JPY is decisively bullish, with the price holding above the MA-20 (¥154.58), MA-50 (¥155.76), and MA-200 (¥153.15), while the Ichimoku Kijun level at ¥154.82 acts as a nearby support zone. Daily chart momentum is positive — MACD signals a buy, the ADX shows weak and non-directional strength, and oscillators indicate overbought conditions (RSI at 59.90, Stochastic RSI at 97.36). The Commodity Channel Index and Bull/Bear Power confirm robust buyer dominance, and the Awesome Oscillator supports the upward direction. Intraday action is at the upper end of the session's range, characterized by heightened volatility and trend strength, though the overbought conditions suggest tactical caution as buying becomes crowded.

Upside bias persists as range-bound trading defines near-term risk

In the next five trading days, USD/JPY is expected to trade within a typical volatility band between ¥155.80 and ¥158.60. The likelihood of further price gains remains elevated (over 80%), while the risk of a decline is limited unless the lower band is breached. Continued sideways movement near recent highs forms the baseline scenario, with a break above ¥158.60 needed for further upside. A fall below ¥155.80 would signal a potential bearish reversal, but the current technical backdrop continues to favor upward momentum.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, views USD/JPY as maintaining a strong bullish structure across all technical timeframes. The analyst notes overbought signals and elevated volatility, but sees buyers in control as long as the pair trades above ¥155.80. Base scenario is sideways action near highs, unless this level is lost. "I remain cautious here — as long as USD/JPY holds above ¥155.80, the bulls have the technical edge, but risk of a pullback is increasing with stretched momentum."

Previously it was reported that USD/JPY continues its bullish trend, trading above key moving averages with the current price having breached near-term resistance. However, mixed momentum signals—including MACD divergence and overbought oscillators—suggest potential for a short-term pullback or consolidation despite supportive technical levels.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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