Selling momentum intensifies with oversold signals

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Highlights

EUR/USD trades at $1.1725, below both the MA-20 ($1.1821) and MA-50 ($1.1792), indicating continued short- and medium-term bearish pressure.
Momentum indicators—including MACD, ADX, RSI, and Stochastic RSI—are firmly negative and oversold, suggesting selling pressure may be nearing exhaustion despite prevailing bearish sentiment.
Immediate resistance sits at $1.1835 (Ichimoku Kijun), with support at $1.1690 and a likely trading range of $1.1568 to $1.1835 over the next five sessions.

Bearish momentum persists as oversold signals hint at pause

Momentum indicators are firmly negative, with both the MACD and ADX affirming bearish momentum and a lack of strong trend acceleration. Oscillators such as the RSI, Stochastic RSI, and Commodity Channel Index show oversold or strong sell readings, indicating recently stretched downside momentum. Bull/Bear Power signals mild buyer interest on the margins, while price action aligns with dominant intraday selling pressure and moderate volatility, with the current level close to today's low. This negative performance is broadly consistent with the overall momentum signals, although signs of overstretched selling suggest a possible consolidation or pause.

Downside favored as volatility stays contained near support

Over the coming five trading days, typical volatility is projected between $1.1568 and $1.1835, keeping the pair in a relatively narrow range around current levels. There is a low likelihood of an upward breakout (less than 20%), with declines favored as the probable scenario. The baseline view calls for EUR/USD to grind sideways while testing support but remaining above $1.1570. A move above $1.1835 (immediate resistance) could trigger short covering and a test toward $1.1860, while losing $1.1690 would likely result in fresh downside extension toward the $1.1570 region.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, senior analyst at Traders Union, sees EUR/USD maintaining a defensive stance below key moving averages while holding longer-term support. He believes bearish momentum remains prevalent but notes sentiment is stretched to the downside, hinting at possible stabilization. Macro factors and risk appetite do not currently favor a strong rally. Upside remains capped unless $1.1835 is reclaimed. "If support near $1.1690 holds, I expect EUR/USD to consolidate with modest recovery potential, but sustained gains require a shift in sentiment above immediate resistance."

Previously it was reported that EUR/USD is trading near key moving averages, with short-term bearish momentum but maintaining medium-term support and a broadly bullish longer-term structure. While MACD and ADX suggest continued buying interest and constructive momentum, mixed short-term oscillator signals highlight market indecision as the pair approaches psychological resistance amid moderate volatility.

Source of Data: EUR Price Analysis by TU

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