Daily Market Analysis By FXOpen

EUR/USD Tumbles While EUR/JPY Gains Bullish Momentum
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EUR/USD remained in a bearish zone below 1.0000. EUR/JPY is rising and there was a clear move above the 142.00 resistance zone.

Important Takeaways for EUR/USD and EUR/JPY

• The Euro started a major decline below the 1.0000 and 0.9980 support levels.
  
• There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 0.9940 on the hourly chart.
  
• EUR/JPY started a fresh increase and jumped above the 142.00 resistance.
  
• There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near 141.60 on the hourly chart.
  

EUR/USD Technical Analysis

The Euro failed to start a steady recovery wave above the 1.0000 resistance against the US Dollar. The EUR/USD pair remained in a bearish zone and traded below the 0.9950 support.

There was a clear move below the 0.9940 level and the 50 hourly simple moving average. The pair even settled below the 0.9940 level. A low was formed near 0.9864 on FXOpen and the pair is now consolidating losses.

EUR/USD Hourly Chart
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The pair recovered above 0.9900 and the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 0.9986 swing high to 0.9864 low.

However, the bears were active near the 0.9925 level and the 50 hourly simple moving average. They protected gains above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 0.9986 swing high to 0.9864 low.

There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 0.9940 on the hourly chart. On the upside, the pair is facing resistance near the 0.9925 level and the 50 hourly simple moving average.

The next major resistance is near the 0.9940 level. A clear move above the 0.9940 resistance might send the price towards 0.9980. If the bulls remain in action, the pair could revisit the 1.0050 resistance zone in the near term.

On the downside, the pair might find support near the 0.9865 level. The next major support sits near the 0.9820 level. If there is a downside break below the 0.9820 support, the pair might accelerate lower in the coming sessions.

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British Pound at 20 year low as new Prime Minister takes office
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The somewhat lethargic attempt to replace outgoing Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson has come to an end, and Liz Truss has been inaugurated by the current government as the Prime Minister who will replace Boris Johnson.

The result of this selection process concluded yesterday to a varied discourse among the business community and the electorate, however it has been marked by the already flagging British economy having reached an unenviable milestone, this being the British Pound having sunk to its lowest point in 20 years.

Although the value of the Pound against its major peers turned around on Monday, reversing some of its earlier losses to return to the flatline, it still languishes at 1.16 against the US Dollar today, having risen only slightly from the upper end of the 1.15 range yesterday which is its lowest value in two whole decades.

Faced with inflation that may reach 20% by January, and a total lack of confidence in the economic conditions in the United Kingdom by many investors and a large proportion of the cash-strapped public who have seen the national coffers plundered during the period in which Boris Johnson was in office to the tune of hundreds of billions on lockdown-related schemes, green initiatives and his voluntary involvement in the geopolitical turmoil facing Russia and Ukraine.

It appears that the overall global FX market has become used to the similarly escalating levels of inflation across Europe and North America, and have begun to focus on specific differences between these economic centers rather than on a common issue surrounding inflation which affects all of the West relatively equally.

Therefore, the volatility in the currency markets that is surrounding the majors is stemming from another set of metrics, because if it was all about inflation, there would be similar considerations on all currencies and therefore not much volatility.

The Eurozone has managed to stay ahead during the period at which the Pound has been tanking, and the US Dollar has been the strong currency to measure the extent to which the Pound has been tanking.

Uncertainty looms as the relatively unproven Liz Truss takes office, her views already having been cast on involvement in the Ukraine/Russia political situation where she rather rashly stated that she would like to 'destroy the Russian economy'. Not really the words that should be coming from an elected official.

In fact, the sanctions have strengthened the ruble, and created extreme demand for oil, therefore adding to the economic woes faced by Western markets.

These are uncertain times, and as summer gives way to autumn, all eyes are on energy prices, the affordability of domestic heating in the winter being another major factor toward the weakening of the Pound.

Volatility is abound, folks!

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BTCUSD and XRPUSD Technical Analysis – 06th SEP 2022
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BTCUSD: Triple Bottom Pattern Above $19574

Bitcoin was unable to sustain its bearish momentum and after touching a low of 19574 on 01st Sep, it has entered a consolidation channel above the $19000 handle today in the European Trading session.

The price of bitcoin continues to move in a narrow consolidation pattern suggesting that we have touched the bottom, and it is now ready for a bullish reversal trend.

Such a movement also suggests that we are in a phase before a bullish rally could be seen in the markets.

We have also seen a bullish opening gap underpinning the markets this week.

We can clearly see a triple bottom pattern above the $19574 handle which is a bullish reversal pattern because it signifies the end of a downtrend and a shift towards an uptrend.

Bitcoin touched an intraday low of 19703 in the Asian trading session and an intraday high of 20161 in the European trading session today.

Both the STOCH and Williams percent range are indicating overbought levels which means that in the immediate short term, a decline in the prices is expected.

The relative strength index is at 58 indicating a STRONG demand for bitcoin at the current market levels and the continuation of the buying pressure in the markets.

Bitcoin is now moving above its 100 hourly simple moving average and below its 200 hourly exponential moving averages.

All of the major technical indicators are giving a STRONG BUY signal, which means that in the immediate short term, we are expecting targets of 20500 and 22000.

The average true range is indicating HIGH market volatility with a strong bullish momentum.

• Bitcoin: bullish reversal seen above $19574
  
• The STOCHRSI is indicating neutral levels
  
• The price is now trading just above its pivot level of $19933
  
• Most of the moving averages are giving a STRONG BUY market signal
  

Bitcoin: Bullish Reversal Seen Above $19574
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The price of Bitcoin dipped to a low of 19574 after which we can see some buying support and a move towards the consolidation phase in the markets above the $19500 handle.

The adaptive moving average AMA20 is giving a bullish trend reversal signal in the 4-hour time frame.

We can see the formation of a bullish harami cross pattern in the 1-hour time frame indicating the underlying bullish nature of the markets.

We have also detected the formation of a bullish harami pattern in both the daily and 1-hour time frames indicating the bullish scenario.

The immediate short-term outlook for bitcoin is bullish, the medium-term outlook has turned neutral, and the long-term outlook remains neutral under present market conditions.

Bitcoin’s support zone is located at $19000 and the prices continue to remain above these levels for the continuation of the bullish reversal in the markets.

The price of BTCUSD is now facing its classic resistance level of 19989 and Fibonacci resistance level of 20070 after which the path towards 21000 will get cleared.

In the last 24hrs, BTCUSD has increased by 1.03% by 202$ and has a 24hr trading volume of USD 33.957 billion. We can see an increase of 23.80% in the trading volume as compared to yesterday, which appears to be normal.

The Week Ahead

The prices of Bitcoin are moving in a consolidation zone above the $19500 level. At present the bearish outlook has been invalidated with a continuous buying at levels above $19600.

The 10-Year bitcoin trendline is in place with the next targets spotted at levels above $28000.

We can see that the market is trying to build a momentum which can continue to hold up to the $25000 level in the medium term.

The daily RSI is printing at 38 which indicates a eeak demand from the long-term investors.

The prices of BTCUSD will need to remain above the important support levels of $19500 this week.

The weekly outlook is projected at $21500 with a consolidation zone of $20500.

Technical Indicators:

The moving averages convergence divergence (12,26): is at 32.10 indicating a BUY

The ultimate oscillator: is at 54.23 indicating a BUY

The rate of price change: is at 1.018 indicating a BUY

The commodity channel index (14 days): is at 97.59 indicating a BUY

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British Pound hits 5-year low against US Dollar
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It is not often, nor prudent, to use superlatives to describe the movements of major currencies against each other, however today it can certainly be a time when a superlative is appropriate do describe the performance of the British Pound and its seemingly unstoppable race to the bottom.

Using the word 'tanking' to define the performance of a national economy or currency is somewhat drastic, but in recent weeks, the British Pound certainly has been tanking.

And tank it did again this morning.

As the markets open in London today, the British Pound begins the day at 1.15 against the US Dollar, representing the lowest value that it has reached in more than five years.

In March 2020, when incumbent Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his now infamous aides Chris Whitty and Matt Hancock rolled out the yellow booths and continued to justify their draconian lockdowns which decimated the economy, the British Pound's value only reached a low point of 1.23 against the US Dollar, which is still considerably higher than its value today.

Given that the lockdowns took place in other Western countries at the same time, it is important to note that the British government frittered away over £400 billion of national funds on white elephant projects to keep people out of their places of employment such as furlough, state-backed loans to small businesses and Orwellian track and trace systems.

This emptied the coffers and along with the almost two years of disrupted industry and low productivity as well as a continuing apathy in which tens of thousands of employees are still not going to their offices, the piper now has to be paid.

The British government got itself involved in the geopolitical activity in Russia and Ukraine, and in doing so created its position as an 'unfriendly' country to oil producing Russia, meaning a massive rise in energy prices, although this was mainly a knock-on effect from mainland Europe which relies on Russia for 40% of its natural gas whereas the UK only relies on Russia for less than 10%.

Even so, this situation has created high energy prices, and let's not forget that over 30 energy firms exited the UK market in the third quarter of 2021, many of them having entered administration, creating a market which lacks competition.

The cost of living crisis and spiraling inflation, unaffordable energy bills and low productivity has now created the bearish sentiment in the minds of investors and traders, and the British Pound languishes at a very low point.

It would of course be easy to state that the United States had lockdowns too, and that it also is intent on showing that it wishes to prolong hostilities with Russia, however some US states had no lockdowns at all (Florida and Texas, two of the most populous and highly industrialized states in the Union being two of them), and the productivity levels in the United States are still high.

Yes, inflation is still at its highest point since the 1980s but it is nowhere near as high as that in most mainland European nations, and certainly not as high as that in the United Kingdom which, according to some commercial bank analysts is heading for 18% or more by January this year, with interest rates possibly rising from 1.75 to over 7% next year.

Should that occur, there will likely be an unsustainability in repayment of domestic and commercial loans, hence the lack of confidence in the Pound and general performance of the British economy in the immediate future.

The question is, will we see parity?

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GBP/USD and GBP/JPY Could Extend Losses
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GBP/USD started a major decline and traded below 1.1500. GBP/JPY is consolidating above the 160.80 support, with a bearish angle.

Important Takeaways for GBP/USD and GBP/JPY

• The British Pound started a major decline below the 1.1620 support against the US Dollar.
  
• There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.1520 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD.
  
• GBP/JPY declined steadily after it failed to clear the 162.50 resistance zone.
  
• There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near 161.15 on the hourly chart.
  

GBP/USD Technical Analysis

This past week, the British Pound started a major decline from the 1.1880 zone against the US Dollar. The GBP/USD pair declined below the 1.1800 support to move into a bearish zone.

There was a steady decline below the 1.1700 level and the 50 hourly simple moving average. The pair even traded below the 1.1620 support zone. The pair traded as low as 1.1460 on FXOpen and is currently consolidating losses.

GBP/USD Hourly Chart
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An immediate resistance on the upside is near the 1.1510 level. It is near the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the 1.1588 swing high to 1.1460 level.

The next major resistance is near the 1.1520 level and the 50 hourly simple moving average. There is also a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.1520 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD. The trend line is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the 1.1588 swing high to 1.1460 level.

An upside break above 1.1520 might start a fresh increase towards 1.1550. Any more gains might call for a move towards 1.1585 or even 1.1620. An immediate support is near the 1.1460. The next major support is near the 1.1400 level.

If there is a break below the 1.1400 support, the pair could test the 1.1350 support. Any more losses might send GBP/USD towards 1.1300.

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Gold Price Dives While Crude Oil Price Keeps Struggling
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Gold price started a fresh decline below the $1,720 support zone. Crude oil price is also struggling and remains at a risk of more losses.

Important Takeaways for Gold and Oil

• Gold price started a fresh decline after it failed to stay above $1,735 against the US Dollar.
  
• There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,705 on the hourly chart of gold.
  
• Crude oil price also started a steady decline from the $97.25 zone.
  
• There was a break below a couple of bullish trend lines with support near $94.80 and $91.90 on the hourly chart of XTI/USD.
  

Gold Price Technical Analysis

Gold price attempted to gain pace above the $1,760 level against the US Dollar. However, the price failed to stay above $1,750 and started a fresh decline.

There was a clear move below the $1,735 support zone and the 50 hourly simple moving average. The price declined below the $1,720 level to move into a short-term bearish zone. The decline gained pace below the $1,700 level.

Gold Price Hourly Chart
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The price traded as low as $1,688 and is currently consolidating losses. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $1,700 level. It is near the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $1,723 swing high to $1,688 low.

The main resistance is now forming near the $1,705 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,705 on the hourly chart of gold.

The trend line is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $1,723 swing high to $1,688 low. A close above the $1,705 level could open the doors for a steady increase towards $1,720. A clear upside break above the $1,720 resistance could send the price towards $1,735.

An immediate support on the downside is near the $1,692 level. The next major support is near the $1,688 level, below which there is a risk of a larger decline. In the stated case, the price could decline sharply towards the $1,665 support zone.

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ETHUSD and LTCUSD Technical Analysis – 01st SEP, 2022
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ETHUSD: Bearish Engulfing Pattern Below $1721

Ethereum was unable to sustain its bullish momentum and after touching a high of 1721 on 25th Aug started to decline against the US dollar, coming down below the $1500 handle on 29th Aug.

We can see heavy selling pressure in Ethereum because of which it continued its decline touching a low of $1424.

We can clearly see a bearish engulfing pattern below the $1721 handle which is a bearish pattern and signifies the end of a bullish phase and the start of a bearish phase in the markets.

ETH is now trading just above its pivot level of 1541 and is moving into a strong bearish channel. The price of ETHUSD is now testing its classic support level of 1522 and Fibonacci support level of 1536 after which the path towards 1500 will get cleared.

The relative strength index is at 40 indicating a WEAK demand for Ether and the continuation of the downtrend in the markets.

We can see the adaptive moving average bearish crossover pattern in AMA20 and AMA50 indicating a bearish trend reversal in the 30-minutes time frame.

Both the STOCHRSI and Williams percent range are indicating an OVERSOLD market, which means that the prices are expected to correct upwards in the short-term range.

Most of the technical indicators are giving a STRONG SELL market signal.

Most of the moving averages are giving a STRONG SELL signal and we are now looking at the levels of $1450 to $1500 in the short-term range.

ETH is now trading above both its 200 hourly simple and exponential moving averages.

• Ether: bearish reversal seen below the $1721 mark
  
• The short-term range appears to be strongly BEARISH
  
• ETH continues to remain below the $1600 level
  
• The average true range is indicating LESS market volatility
  

Ether: Bearish Reversal Seen Below $1721
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ETHUSD is now moving into a strong bearish channel with the price trading below the $1600 handle in the European trading session today.

ETH touched an intraday low of 1534 and an intraday high of 1583 in the Asian trading session today. The movements remain range-bound between the $1500 and $1600 levels.

The MACD has crossed down its moving average in the 4-hour time frame indicating the underlying bearish nature of the markets.

We can see the formation of a bearish harami pattern in the 30-minute time frame which indicates that now we are heading towards the $1500 mark.

The daily RSI is printing at 45 indicating a neutral demand in the long-term range.

Ethereum continues to move into a falling trend channel which is expected to continue in the short-term range.

The key support levels to watch are $1400 and $1420 and the prices of ETHUSD need to remain above these levels for any potential bullish reversal in the markets.

ETH has decreased by 1.56% with a price change of 24$ in the past 24hrs and has a trading volume of 17.680 billion USD.

We can see a decrease of 24.09% in the total trading volume in the last 24 hrs which appears to be normal.

The Week Ahead

We can see a continuous progression of a bearish trendline formation from 1721 towards the 1459 level.

The price of Ethereum is now testing its support zone located at $1400 and we are likely to witness a rally in the prices once it touches these levels.

The immediate short-term outlook for Ether has turned strongly BEARISH, the medium-term outlook has turned NEUTRAL, and the long-term outlook for Ether is NEUTRAL in present market conditions.

The prices of ETHUSD will need to remain above the important support level of $1400 this week.

The weekly outlook is projected at $1500 with a consolidation zone of $1400.

Technical Indicators:

The relative strength index (14): at 40.90 indicating a SELL

The moving averages convergence divergence (12,26): at -5.39 indicating a SELL

The rate of price change: at -2.28 indicating a SELL

The ultimate oscillator: at 47.37 indicating a SELL

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EUR/USD and USD/CHF Eye Steady Increase
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EUR/USD is struggling to clear the 1.0050 resistance zone. USD/CHF is rising and might climb higher towards the 0.9800 resistance zone.

Important Takeaways for EUR/USD and USD/CHF

• The Euro is facing a strong resistance near the 1.0050 zone against the US Dollar.
  
• There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.0035 on the hourly chart of EUR/USD.
  
• USD/CHF started a fresh increase after it cleared the 0.9680 resistance zone.
  
• There was a break above a key contracting triangle with resistance near 0.9682 on the hourly chart.
  

EUR/USD Technical Analysis

This past week, the Euro saw a major decline below the 1.0000 support against the US Dollar. The EUR/USD pair declined below the 0.9950 support level before the bulls appeared.

The pair formed a base above the 0.9900 level and recently started an upside correction. There was a move above the 0.9920 and 0.9950 resistance levels. The pair climbed above the 1.0000 level and the 50 hourly simple moving average.

EUR/USD Hourly Chart
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The pair traded above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.0089 swing high to 0.9914 low. It is now consolidating above the 1.0020 level.

An immediate resistance is near the 1.0040 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.0035 on the hourly chart of EUR/USD. The next major resistance is near the 1.0050 level. It is near the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.0089 swing high to 0.9914 low.

A clear move above the 1.0050 resistance zone could set the pace for a larger increase towards 1.0100. The next major resistance is near the 1.0150 zone.

On the downside, an immediate support is near the 1.0000 level. The next major support is near the 0.9950 level. A downside break below the 0.9950 support could start another decline.

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It's not as gloomy as it looks! FTSE 100 down, but not as low as 6 months ago
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The stock market news over the past few days has been awash with coverage of the perceived low point to which the FTSE 100 index in the United Kingdom has fallen recently.

At the close of trading on the London session on Friday last week, the FTSE 100, which is the index consisting of the 100 most prestigious blue-chip stocks of publicly listed companies on the London Stock Exchange, sat at 7,427.31 points.

The overall view is that this close places it 'firmly in the red', which is certainly the case when looking at the past week in which, aside from a very sudden dip to 7,412 on Wednesday before a quick rebound, this close represents a 123 point downturn over the five day moving average.

Commentary on the FTSE 100's current situation is generally centered around reports on the continual increase in inflation across many Western markets, and some conclusions are being drawn that activity across the Atlantic in the United States has had some negative effect as markets digest the Fed's response to rising inflation at the Jackson Hole central bank meet.

However, the whilst there is certainly a current dip over the short term in the buoyancy of the FTSE 100 index, when looking over a six month period, a different picture emerges.

At the beginning of August, just three weeks ago, the FTSE 100 index was trading at 7,409 which is considerably lower than the close on Friday last week which has drawn so much attention.

Back in March, it was down to 6,959 which is a transgression of the 7,000 mark which the FTSE 100 index has been trading above since the middle of 2021 when it rallied and all eyes were focused on the 7,000 point value which was a milestone.

In the middle of 2021, there were schools of thought which considered that thee FTSE 100 could sustain a move higher than the 7,000 mark due to the inflows from foreign investors. Ever since Brexit in 2016, there has been a reluctance of foreign investors (private and institutional) to allocate money towards the FTSE 100 and other UK assets. The reduction in uncertainty had been helped by the Brexit deal in late 2020.

Therefore, when considering the overall situation which surrounds the value of the FTSE 100 index, there is certainly a fair amount of volatility, and certain industry sectors which have a number of companies listed on the FTSE 100 index such as the airline industry, have been experiencing a significant amount of disruption recently, however the overall picture over a longer term does not look anywhere near as gloomy as the current mood suggests.

What it does show is that volatility has been sustained in the usually steady index and has been present for quite some time now.

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GBP/USD Nosedives While USD/CAD Gains Strength
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GBP/USD accelerated lower below the 1.1850 and 1.1750 support levels. USD/CAD is surging and could continue to rise above the 1.3075 resistance zone.

Important Takeaways for GBP/USD and USD/CAD

• The British Pound started a major decline below the 1.1850 support zone.
  
• There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.1830 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD.
  
• USD/CAD started a fresh increase above the 1.3000 resistance zone.
  
• There was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance near the 1.2970 on the hourly chart.
  

GBP/USD Technical Analysis

After a strong rejection near 1.2000, the British Pound started a fresh decline against the US Dollar. GBP/USD declined heavily below the 1.1920 support zone.

There was a move below the 1.1850 support zone and the 50 hourly simple moving average. The pair even traded below the 1.1750 support zone and formed a low near 1.1655. It is now consolidating losses above the 1.1650 level.

GBP/USD Hourly Chart
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An immediate resistance is near the 1.1710 level. It is near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.1900 swing high to 1.1655 low.

The next key resistance is near the 1.1780 level. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.1900 swing high to 1.1655 low. The main resistance is now forming near the 1.1820 zone.

Besides, there is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.1830 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD. If there is an upside break above the 1.1820 zone, the pair could rise towards 1.1900. The next key resistance could be 1.1950, above which the pair could gain strength.

On the downside, an initial support is near the 1.1650 area. The first major support is near the 1.1620 level. If there is a break below 1.1620, the pair could extend its decline. The next key support is near the 1.1550 level. Any more losses might call for a test of the 1.1500 support.

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AUD/USD Aims Higher While NZD/USD Faces Resistance
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AUD/USD is gaining pace above the 0.6950 resistance. NZD/USD is struggling to clear a key barrier near the 0.6250 resistance.

Important Takeaways for AUD/USD and NZD/USD

• The Aussie Dollar started a fresh increase above the 0.6950 resistance zone against the US Dollar.
  
• There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with support near 0.6955 on the hourly chart of AUD/USD.
  
• NZD/USD started an upside correction from the 0.6160 support zone.
  
• There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance near 0.6230 on the hourly chart of NZD/USD.
  

AUD/USD Technical Analysis

The Aussie Dollar formed a base above the 0.6850 and 0.6860 levels against the US Dollar. The AUD/USD pair started a steady increase after it cleared the 0.6900 resistance zone.

There was a clear move above the 0.6920 resistance and the 50 hourly simple moving average. The pair even broke the 0.6950 hurdle and traded as high as 0.6991 on FXOpen. Recently, there was a minor downside correction below the 0.6980 level.

AUD/USD Hourly Chart
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The pair dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the 0.6879 swing low to 0.6991 high. However, the pair stayed above the 0.6950 level and the 50 hourly simple moving average.

There is also a short-term contracting triangle forming with support near 0.6955 on the hourly chart of AUD/USD. On the downside, an initial support is near the 0.6955 level.

The next support could be the 0.6935 level. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the 0.6879 swing low to 0.6991 high. If there is a downside break below the 0.6935 support, the pair could extend its decline towards the 0.6850 level.

On the upside, the AUD/USD pair is facing resistance near the 0.6975 level. The next major resistance is near the 0.7000 level. A close above the 0.7000 level could start a steady increase in the near term. The next major resistance could be 0.7080.

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ETHUSD and LTCUSD Technical Analysis – 25th AUG, 2022
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ETHUSD: Bullish Harami Pattern Above $1523

Ethereum was unable to sustain its bearish momentum and after touching a low of 1529 on 20th Aug started to correct upwards, crossing the $1700 handle in the European trading session today.

We can see a continuous appreciation in the prices of Ethereum due to the buying seen at lower levels by the medium-term investors.

We can clearly see a bullish harami pattern above the $1523 handle which is a bullish pattern and signifies the end of a bearish phase and the start of a bullish phase in the markets.

ETH is now trading just below its pivot level of 1709 and moving into a strongly bullish channel. The price of ETHUSD is now testing its classic resistance level of 1713 and Fibonacci resistance level of 1718 after which the path towards 1800 will get cleared.

The relative strength index is at 63 indicating a STRONG demand for Ether and the continuation of the uptrend in the markets.

We can see that the adaptive moving average, AMA100, is indicating a bullish trend reversal in both the 2-hour and 4-hour timeframes.

The Williams percent range is indicating an OVERBOUGHT market, which means that the prices are expected to correct downwards in the short-term range.

Most of the technical indicators are giving a STRONG BUY market signal.

All of the moving averages are giving a STRONG BUY signal and we are now looking at the levels of $1800 to $1900 in the short-term range.

ETH is now trading Above its 100 hourly simple and exponential moving averages.

• Ether: bullish reversal seen above the $1523 mark
  
• Short-term range appears to be strongly BULLISH
  
• ETH continues to remain above the $1600 level
  
• The average true range is indicating LESS market volatility
  

Ether: Bullish Reversal Seen Above $1523
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ETHUSD is now moving into a strong bullish channel with the prices trading above the $1600 handle in the European trading session today.

ETH touched an intraday low of 1652 in the Asian trading session and an intraday high of 1715 in the European trading session today.

We have seen a bullish opening with a gap in the markets which indicates that now we are heading towards the $1800 mark.

The daily RSI is printing at 50 indicating a neutral demand in the long-term range.

Ethereum continues to move in a rising trend channel which is expected to continue in the medium-term range.

The key support levels to watch are $1600 and $1660, and the price of ETHUSD need to remain above these levels for the continuation of the bullish reversal in the markets.

ETH has increased by 3.91% with a price change of 64$ in the past 24hrs and has a trading volume of 16.144 billion USD.

We can see a decrease of 10.39% in the total trading volume in the last 24 hrs which appears to be normal.

The Week Ahead

We can see a continuous progression of a bullish trendline formation from 1523 towards the 1762 levels.

The price of Ethereum is now testing its resistance zone located at $1800 and we are likely to witness a rally in the price once it touches these levels.

The immediate short-term outlook for Ether has turned strongly BULLISH, the medium-term outlook has turned NEUTRAL, and the long-term outlook for Ether is NEUTRAL in present market conditions.

The prices of ETHUSD will need to remain above the important support level of $1600 this week.

The weekly outlook is projected at $1950 with a consolidation zone of $1800.

Technical Indicators:

The relative strength index (14): at 62.26 indicating a BUY

The moving averages convergence divergence (12,26): at 15.03 indicating a BUY

The rate of price change: at 1.03 indicating a BUY

The ultimate oscillator: at 60.70 indicating a BUY

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EUR/USD Nosedives, USD/JPY Aims More Upsides
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EUR/USD started another decline from the 1.0200 resistance. USD/JPY is rising and might gain pace above the 138.00 resistance zone.

Important Takeaways for EUR/USD and USD/JPY

• The Euro started a fresh decline and even traded below the 1.0000 support.
  
• There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near 0.9955 on the hourly chart of EUR/USD.
  
• USD/JPY started a fresh increase after it broke the 133.50 resistance zone.
  
• There was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance near 134.00 on the hourly chart.
  

EUR/USD Technical Analysis

This past week, the Euro started a fresh decline from well above the 1.0180 level against the US Dollar. The EUR/USD pair declined below the 1.0150 and 1.0120 support levels.

The bears even pushed the pair below the 1.0050 level. There was a close below 1.0000 and the 50 hourly simple moving average. The pair traded as low as 0.9898 and recently started a minor upside correction.

EUR/USD Hourly Chart
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There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.0203 swing high to 0.9898 low. Besides, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near 0.9955 on the hourly chart of EUR/USD.

However, the pair struggled to clear the 1.0000 resistance zone and the 50 hourly simple moving average. An immediate resistance on the upside is near the 0.9970 level.

The next major resistance is near the 1.0000 level. An upside break above 1.0000 could set the pace for a steady increase. In the stated case, the pair might revisit 1.0050. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.0203 swing high to 0.9898 low.

If not, the pair might drop and test the 0.9920 support. The next major support is near 0.9900, below which the pair could drop to 0.9850 in the near term.

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BTCUSD and XRPUSD Technical Analysis – 23rd AUG 2022
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BTCUSD: Double Bottom Pattern Above $20798

Bitcoin was unable to sustain its bearish momentum and after touching a low of 20794 on 20th Aug, it has entered into a consolidation channel above the $21000 handle today in the European trading session.

We can see that bitcoin failed to clear its resistance zone located at $25500 for the fourth time this month.

After touching a high of $25195, we can see some downwards correction in the prices towards the $20798 levels.

We can clearly see a double bottom pattern above the $20798 handle which is a bullish reversal pattern because it signifies the end of a downtrend and a shift towards an uptrend.

Bitcoin touched an intraday low of 20909 in the Asian Trading session, and an intraday high of 21510 in the European trading session today.

Both the STOCH and STOCHRSI are indicating overbought levels which means that in the immediate short term, a decline in the prices is expected.

The relative strength index is at 57 indicating a strong demand for bitcoin at the current market levels and the continuation of the buying pressure in the markets.

Bitcoin is now moving above its 100 hourly simple moving average and below the 200 hourly simple moving average.

All of the major technical indicators are giving a strong buy signal, which means that in the immediate short term, we are expecting targets of 22500 and 22000.

The average true range is indicating less market volatility with a strong bullish momentum.

• Bitcoin: bullish reversal seen above $20798
  
• The Williams percent range is indicating an overbought level
  
• The price is now trading just below its pivot level of $21430
  
• Most of the moving averages are giving a BUY market signal
  

Bitcoin: Bullish Reversal seen Above $20798
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The price of bitcoin dipped to a low of 20909 after which we can see some buying support and a move towards the consolidation phase in the markets above the $21000 handle.

The BTCUSD is attempting an upside break as the moving averages convergence divergence (MACD) has crossed its moving average in the 1-hourly time-frame.

The parabolic SAR Indicator is giving a bullish reversal signal in the 1-hourly time-frame.

We can see that the aroon indicator is giving a bullish trend signal in the 1-hourly time-frame indicating the underlying bullish nature of the markets.

The immediate short-term outlook for bitcoin is bullish, the medium-term outlook has turned neutral, and the long-term outlook remains neutral under present market conditions.

Bitcoin’s support zone is located at $20000, and the prices continue to remain above these levels for the continuation of the bullish reversal in the markets.

The price of BTCUSD is now facing its classic resistance level of 21549 and Fibonacci resistance level of 21642 after which the path towards 22000 will get cleared.

In the last 24hrs, BTCUSD has increased by 0.90% by 190$ and has a 24hr trading volume of USD 32.135 billion. We can see an increase of 27.24% in the trading volume compared to yesterday, which appears to be normal.

The Week Ahead

The price of bitcoin is moving in a consolidation zone above the $21000 level. The US Fed monetary policy and its effects on the strength of the US dollar continues to weigh on the prices of bitcoin which is being sold out by the medium-term investors.

The daily RSI is printing at 38 which indicates a weak demand from the long-term investors.

This continued downfall in the prices of bitcoin is being referred to as the start of crypto winter by some analysts.

The long-term trendline in hold is indicating that the next target for bitcoin is $28000 in the coming weeks, which is also confirmed by the super trend indicator.

The price of BTCUSD will need to remain above the important support levels of $20000 this week.

The weekly outlook is projected at $23000 with a consolidation zone of $22500.

Technical Indicators:

The average directional change (14): at 32.84 indicating a BUY

The ultimate oscillator: at 52.16 indicating a BUY

The rate of price change: at 1.52 indicating a BUY

The commodity channel index (14 days): at 100.44 indicating a BUY

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British Pound collapses against EUR and USD, despite 'Bidenomics' data
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It has been a catastrophic few days for the British Pound.

Looking at the graph this morning which shows the Pound absolutely crashing against the US Dollar makes for somewhat alarming reading, as it lost further ground on the European market open this morning having begun its downward spiral on Friday last week.

In fact, the British Pound has now arrived at a value of 1.18 against the US Dollar, which is its lowest value in over a year, and although the downturn has been gradual over the past few weeks, the sudden further drop which began on Friday and continued this morning is a clear indicator of tanking value.

It's almost the same situation when looking at the British Pound against the Euro. The Pound tanked to a low of 1.18 (same value as its standing against the Dollar today) on Friday, giving clear indication that despite the Eurozone's economic woes, confidence suddenly left the building when it comes to the Pound at the end of last week.

Yes, the United Kingdom's economy has been shattered by the current government having blown hundreds of billions of Pounds over the past two years with carefree abandon, and now expect the public to pay for it with increasing costs in energy, fuel taxation and interest rates as well as the effect of a delinquent economy crippled by government-imposed lockdowns, furlough schemes, misappropriated government-backed loans, multi-billion pound contracts handed to invested parties on the grounds of 'Covid', and subsequently Prime Minister Boris Johnson who is soon to leave office continually nailing his colors to the mast with Ukraine flags adorning his office and continually demonstrating vocal opponency toward Russia and its industry base.

This has exacerbated an already existing fiscal problem and now the piper has to be paid.

Inflation is at a 40 year high, and the cost of living crisis in the United Kingdom is not just media propaganda - it is real. Anyone walking the streets of provincial towns will see the food banks and charity dependence in full view.

Yes, the United States also pandered to the narratives of recent agendas, but its economy is not teetering despite its high inflation. Industrial production is still high and the nation appears to be fairing quite well despite tremendous challenges, hence the US Dollar's surprising strength over recent months.

After a year marked by Democrats’ internal dysfunction, Congress has over the last few weeks suddenly delivered a raft of legislation that will help form the core of President Biden’s economic record before lawmakers face voters in the 2022 midterm elections.

Beyond the economic rescue package and bipartisan infrastructure law passed last year, Congress this month alone also approved a $280 billion measure to expand veterans health care, a $280 billion law to counter China’s economic rise, and the Inflation Reduction Act centered on addressing the climate crisis, lowering health-care costs and raising taxes on large corporations.

That appears to be straight out of the socialist instruction manual, which would usually be enough to frighten investors, but the pragmatic minds in the markets have been viewing the dire situation in Europe and weighing it up against a relatively productive situation in the United States.

Yes, President Biden has garnered poor confidence from investment-savvy professionals and individuals, and his anti-Russia stance is almost as strong as Boris Johnson's (although Boris Johnson takes the accolade for being the most vocal). Biden has sent billions of Dollars to Ukraine, but still the economy is building itself up.

Right now, the British Pound's low point is a serious matter for the currency markets.

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GBP/USD Nosedives, EUR/GBP Could Climb Higher
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GBP/USD started a fresh decline from well above the 1.2000 zone. EUR/GBP is rising and might climb further higher above the 0.8500 resistance.

Important Takeaways for GBP/USD and EUR/GBP

• The British Pound started a fresh decline from the 1.2200 zone against the US Dollar.
  
• There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.1850 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD.
  
• EUR/GBP climbed higher above the 0.8420 and 0.8450 resistance levels.
  
• There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near 0.8480 on the hourly chart.
  

GBP/USD Technical Analysis

The British Pound struggled to clear the 1.2250 and 1.2200 resistance levels against the US Dollar. The GBP/USD pair started a decline and there was a move below the 1.2120 support zone.

There was a sharp decline below the 1.2000 support and the 50 hourly simple moving average. The bears were able to push the pair below the 1.1920 level. A low was formed near 1.1791 on FXOpen and the pair is now consolidating losses.

GBP/USD Hourly Chart
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On the upside, an initial resistance is near the 1.1850 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.1850 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD.

The trend line is near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.2138 swing high to 1.1791 low. The next main resistance is near the 1.1910 zone and the 50 hourly simple moving average.

The key hurdle is near the 1.1950 and 1.1965 levels. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.2138 swing high to 1.1791 low. A clear upside break above the 1.1950 and 1.1965 resistance levels could open the doors for a steady increase in the near term. The next major resistance sits near the 1.2000 level.

On the downside, an initial support is near the 1.1800 level. The next major support is near the 1.1750 level. Any more losses could lead the pair towards the 1.1680 support zone or even 1.1620.

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Gold Price Slides While Crude Oil Price Aims Higher
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Gold price started a fresh decline below the $1,780 support zone. Crude oil price is rising and might aim more gains above the $90 resistance.

Important Takeaways for Gold and Oil

• Gold price started a fresh decline after it failed to stay above $1,800 against the US Dollar.
  
• There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,763 on the hourly chart of gold.
  
• Crude oil price started a fresh increase from the $85.50 support zone.
  
• There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near $89.10 on the hourly chart of XTI/USD.
  

Gold Price Technical Analysis

Gold price attempted to settle above the $1,800 resistance zone against the US Dollar. However, the price failed to stay above $1,800 and started a fresh decline.

There was a clear move below the $1,780 support zone and the 50 hourly simple moving average. The price declined below the $1,765 level to move into a short-term bearish zone. The decline gained pace below the $1,760 level.

Gold Price Hourly Chart
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The price traded as low as $1,753 and is currently consolidating losses. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $1,760 level. It is near the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1,772 swing high to $1,753 low.

The main resistance is now forming near the $1,765 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,763 on the hourly chart of gold.

The trend line is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1,772 swing high to $1,753 low. A close above the $1,765 level could open the doors for a steady increase towards $1,780. A clear upside break above the $1,780 resistance could send the price towards $1,800.

An immediate support on the downside is near the $1,752 level. The next major support is near the $1,750 level, below which there is a risk of a larger decline. In the stated case, the price could decline sharply towards the $1,730 support zone.

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ETHUSD and LTCUSD Technical Analysis – 18th AUG, 2022
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ETHUSD: Shooting Star Pattern Below $2029

Ethereum was unable to sustain its bullish momentum and after touching a high of 2029 on 14th Aug started to decline against the US dollar coming down below the $1900 handle in the European trading session today.

We can see a continuous fall in the price of Ethereum due to the heavy selling pressure amid rising global inflation levels.

We can clearly see a shooting star pattern below the $2029 handle which is a bearish pattern and signifies the end of a bullish phase and the start of a bearish phase in the markets.

ETH is now trading just above its pivot levels of 1842 and moving into a strong bearish channel. The price of ETHUSD is now testing its classic support level of 1827 and Fibonacci support level of 1838 after which the path towards 1700 will get cleared.

The relative strength index is at 43 indicating a weak market and the continuation of the downtrend in the markets.

We can see the formation of a bearish engulfing line in the 15-minute time frame indicating the underlying bearish nature of the markets.

Both the STOCH and STOCHRSI are indicating a neutral market, which means that the prices are expected to remain in a consolidation phase.

Most of the technical indicators are giving a strong sell market signal.

All of the moving averages are giving a strong sell signal, and we are now looking at the levels of $1800 to $1700 in the short-term range.

ETH is now trading below both the 100 hourly simple and exponential moving averages.

• Ether: bearish reversal seen below the $2029 mark
  
• Short-term range appears to be strongly BEARISH
  
• ETH continues to remain below the $1900 level
  
• The average true range is indicating LESS market volatility
  

Ether: Bearish Reversal Seen Below $2029
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ETHUSD is now moving into a strong bearish channel with the price trading below the $1900 handle in the European trading session today.

ETH touched an intraday high of 1865 and an intraday low of 1821 in the Asian trading session today.

We can see the adaptive moving average AMA20 and AMA50 bearish crossover pattern in the 2-hour time frame.

We have also detected the formation of a bearish harami pattern in the weekly time frame.

The commodity channel index is indicating a neutral market level, and the continuation of the consolidation phase in the markets.

The key support levels to watch are $1800 and $1820, and the prices of ETHUSD need to remain above these levels for any potential bullish reversal in the markets.

ETH has decreased by 2.47% with a price change of 46$ in the past 24hrs and has a trading volume of 17.646 billion USD.

We can see an increase of 0.58% in the total trading volume in the last 24 hrs which appears to be normal.

The Week Ahead

We can see a continuous progression of a bearish trendline formation from 2029 towards the 1821 level.

The price of Ethereum is now testing its support zone located at $1800, and we are likely to see a more decline in the price once it touches these levels.

The immediate short-term outlook for Ether has turned strongly bearish; the medium-term outlook has turned bearish; and the long-term outlook for Ether is neutral in present market conditions.

The price of ETHUSD will need to remain above the important support level of $1800 this week.

The weekly outlook is projected at $1850 with a consolidation zone of $1800.

Technical Indicators:

The relative strength index (14): at 43.31 indicating a SELL

The moving averages convergence divergence (12,26): at -7.90 indicating a SELL

The rate of price change: at -0.68 indicating a SELL

The ultimate oscillator: at 37.67 indicating a SELL

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EUR/USD and EUR/JPY Face Key Hurdles
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EUR/USD started a fresh decline and traded below 1.0200. EUR/JPY is attempting a recovery wave and might rally if it clears 137.00.

Important Takeaways for EUR/USD and EUR/JPY

• The Euro started a major below the 1.0220 and 1.0200 support levels.
  
• There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near 1.0165 on the hourly chart.
  
• EUR/JPY started an upside correction from the 135.00 support zone.
  
• There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near 136.60 on the hourly chart.
  

EUR/USD Technical Analysis
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The Euro failed to clear the 1.0360 resistance against the US Dollar. The EUR/USD pair started a major decline below the 1.0300 and 1.0250 support levels.

There was a clear move below the 1.0220 level and the 50 hourly simple moving average. The pair even settled below the 1.0200 level. A low was formed near 1.0122 on FXOpen and the pair is now consolidating losses.

The pair recovered above 1.0150 and tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.0364 swing high to 1.0122 low.

Besides, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near 1.0165 on the hourly chart. On the upside, the pair is facing resistance near the 1.0180 level and the 50 hourly simple moving average.

A clear move above the 1.0180 resistance might send the price towards 1.0220. The next major resistance is near the 1.0240 level. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.0364 swing high to 1.0122 low. If the bulls remain in action, the pair could revisit the 1.0300 resistance zone in the near term.

On the downside, the pair might find support near the 1.0150 level. The next major support sits near the 1.0120 level. If there is a downside break below the 1.0120 support, the pair might accelerate lower in the coming sessions.

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BTCUSD and XRPUSD Technical Analysis – 16th AUG 2022
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BTCUSD: Bearish Engulfing Pattern Below $25196

Bitcoin was unable to sustain its bullish momentum and after touching a high of 25196 on 15th Aug started to decline against the US dollar, coming below the $24000 handle today in the Asian trading session.

We can see that bitcoin failed to clear its resistance zone located at $25500 for the third time this month.

After touching a high of $25196, we can see some downward correction in the price towards the $23776 level.

We can clearly see a bearish engulfing pattern below the $25196 handle which is a bearish reversal pattern because it signifies the end of an uptrend and a shift towards a downtrend.

Bitcoin touched an intraday high of 24250 in the Asian trading session and an intraday low of 23787 in the Asian trading session today.

Both the STOCH and Williams percent range are indicating an overbought level which means that in the immediate short term, a decline in the prices is expected.

The relative strength index is at 43 indicating a weak demand for bitcoin at the current market level and the continuation of the selling pressure in the markets.

Bitcoin is now moving below its 100 hourly simple moving average and its 200 hourly simple moving average.

Some of the major technical indicators are giving a sell signal, which means that in the immediate short term, we are expecting targets of 23500 and 23000.

The average true range is indicating less market volatility with a mildly bearish momentum.

1. Bitcoin: bearish reversal seen below $25196
   
2. High/Lows is Indicating Neutral Levels
   
3. The price is now trading just above its pivot level of $24017
   
4. Most of the moving averages are giving a strong sell market signal
   

Bitcoin: Bearish Reversal seen Below $25196
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The price of Bitcoin dipped to a low of 23828 after which we can see some buying support and a move towards the consolidation phase in the markets.

The BTCUSD is attempting a downside break due to the formation of a contraction triangle below the 24804 level.

We can see the formation of the Ichimoku bearish crossover pattern in the 4-hour time-frame indicating the underlying bearish nature of the markets.

The immediate short-term outlook for bitcoin is bearish; the medium-term outlook has turned neutral; and the long-term outlook remains neutral under present market conditions.

Bitcoin’s support zone is located at $23000, and the prices continue to remain above these levels for any potential bullish reversal in the markets.

The price of BTCUSD is now facing its classic support level of 23873 and Fibonacci support level of 23982 after which the path towards 23000 will get cleared.

In the last 24hrs, BTCUSD has increased by 0.22% by 53$, and has a 24hr trading volume of USD 29.478 billion. We can see a 2.30% decrease in the trading volume as compared to yesterday, which appears to be normal.

The Week Ahead

The prices of bitcoin are moving in a consolidation zone above the $24000 level. The on-chain analysis also suggests that the markets are having more bearish tendencies and as such a drop in the levels is expected.

The daily RSI is printing at 58 which indicates a strong demand from the long-term investors.

The trendline formation is seen from the $25196 level towards the $23069, and we are now looking for the continuation of this trend in the hourly time frame.

The price of BTCUSD will need to remain above the important support level of $23000 this week.

The weekly outlook is projected at $24000 with a consolidation zone of $23500.

Technical Indicators:

The rate of price change: at -1.38 indicating a SELL

The ultimate oscillator: at 48.61 indicating a SELL

The relative strength index (14): at 49.35 indicating a NEUTRAL

The commodity channel index(14days): at -110.88 indicating a SELL

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Keep calm and carry on: London's FTSE 100 shows stoic approach has worked
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For those who have managed to maintain enough enthusiasm to look beyond all of the doom and gloom which the world's media channels appear to revel in propagating, there has been some positive movements in the British economy over the past few days.

Behind all of the widespread reports of inflation, increasing energy costs and the general feeling that the Pound does not go anywhere near as far as it once did, there is some degree of comfort, and it is coming from the stock markets.

The FTSE 100 index, which is a collection of stocks of publicly listed giants which are regarded as the most prestigious on the UK market, has been performing very well.

As the bell sounded in the heart of the financial district in Britain's capital this morning, signaling another exciting week at the London Stock Exchange, the FTSE 100 began the day by increasing by 11.42 points to 7,512.31.

Whilst the Bank of England appears to be intent on maintaining its aggressive interest rate stance in the face of persistent inflation in the United Kingdom, the FTSE 100 index arrived at a 5-day high point by 9.00am today.

In fact, this morning's sudden upturn in fortune for the FTSE 100 represented the third highest point in six months, with trips over the 7,600 mark having taken place in April and June.

By 10.00am, the FTSE 100 had settled down to around 7,511 however that is still a high point for the prestigious index, despite a slight downward movement following this morning's spike at 9,00am and the index is still 11.5 points higher than its Friday afternoon close, and is 29 points up over the five-day moving average.

Oddly, despite inflation and a reducing purchasing power among consumers being a major consideration for almost every citizen of the United Kingdom (and many other western countries!) right now, investors have reacted positively to CPI and PPI data released this week that suggested inflation may have already peaked.

Conversely, confidence in the US market has taken a drop due to some vague allusion to possible geopolitical tensions between China and the United States as American lawmakers arrive for a trip to Taiwan, and Chinese economic data having revealed the ongoing impact of Covid-19 lockdowns and an escalating property crisis.

Evergrande, after all, is one of those rare insights into the potential over commitment by Chinese property giants that has been viewed from outside China; most of the time, it is impossible to gain any data on Chinese companies from outside the country.

Britain has been doing well by comparison, especially within the large corporations, and those are the corporations whose stock is listed in the FTSE 100 index.

The fabled stiff upper lip approach, and 'keep calm and carry on' culture has paid dividends... literally.

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GBP/USD and GBP/JPY At Risk of More Downsides
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GBP/USD started a downside correction from the 1.2275 zone. GBP/JPY declined and remains at a risk of more losses below 161.20.

Important Takeaways for GBP/USD and GBP/JPY

• The British Pound failed to gain strength above the 1.2275 zone against the US Dollar.
  
• There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near 1.2110 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD.
  
• GBP/JPY declined steadily after it failed to clear the 163.65 resistance zone.
  
• There was a break below a key rising channel with support near 162.00 on the hourly chart.
  

GBP/USD Technical Analysis
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This past week, the British Pound found support near the 1.2000 zone against the US Dollar. The GBP/USD pair started a recovery wave and was able to settle above the 1.2100 zone.

There was a steady increase above the 1.2150 zone and the 50 hourly simple moving average. The pair even traded above the 1.2200 resistance zone. However, the bears were active near the 1.2275 and 1.2280 levels.

A high was formed near 1.2276 on FXOpen and the pair is now correcting lower. There was a move below the 1.2200 support zone. It even broke the 1.2150 level and the 50 hourly simple moving average.

A low is formed near 1.2100 and the pair is now consolidating losses. It is facing resistance near the 1.2140 level or the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the 1.2276 swing high to 1.2100 level.

The next major resistance is near the 1.2180 level and the 50 hourly simple moving average. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the 1.2276 swing high to 1.2100 level. An upside break above 1.2180 might start a fresh increase towards 1.2275.

An immediate support is near the 1.2110. There is also a major bullish trend line forming with support near 1.2110 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD.

The next major support is near the 1.2060 level. If there is a break below the 1.2060 support, the pair could test the 1.2000 support. Any more losses might send GBP/USD towards 1.1950.

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AUD/USD and NZD/USD Gain Bullish Momentum
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AUD/USD is gaining pace above the 0.7050 resistance. NZD/USD is also eyeing a key upside break above the 0.6460 resistance.

Important Takeaways for AUD/USD and NZD/USD

• The Aussie Dollar started a fresh increase above the 0.7000 resistance zone against the US Dollar.
  
• There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near 0.7100 on the hourly chart of AUD/USD.
  
• NZD/USD also started a major increase from the 0.6220 support zone.
  
• There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support near 0.6440 on the hourly chart of NZD/USD.
  

AUD/USD Technical Analysis
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The Aussie Dollar formed a base above the 0.6920 and 0.6950 levels against the US Dollar. The AUD/USD pair started a steady increase after it cleared the 0.7000 resistance zone.

There was a clear move above the 0.7050 resistance and the 50 hourly simple moving average. The pair even broke the 0.7100 barrier and traded as high as 0.7136 on FXOpen. Recently, there was a minor downside correction below the 0.7120 level.

The pair dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the 0.7063 swing low to 0.7136 high. However, the pair stayed above the 0.7100 level and the 50 hourly simple moving average.

The 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the 0.7063 swing low to 0.7136 high also acted as a support. The pair is now rising and trading near 0.7115.

There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support near 0.7100 on the hourly chart of AUD/USD. On the upside, the AUD/USD pair is facing resistance near the 0.7135 level. The next major resistance is near the 0.7150 level. A close above the 0.7150 level could start a steady increase in the near term. The next major resistance could be 0.7200.

On the downside, an initial support is near the 0.7100 level. The next support could be the 0.7070 level. If there is a downside break below the 0.7070 support, the pair could extend its decline towards the 0.7020 level.

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ETHUSD and LTCUSD Technical Analysis – 11th AUG, 2022
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ETHUSD: Double Bottom Pattern Above $1580

Ethereum was unable to sustain its bearish momentum and after touching a low of 1584 on 04th Aug started to correct upwards against the US dollar crossing the $1800 handle in the European trading session today.

We can see a continuous uptick in the prices of Ethereum due to the heavy buying pressure seen since yesterday.

We can clearly see a double-bottom pattern above the $1580 handle which is a bullish pattern and signifies the end of a bearish phase and the start of a bullish phase in the markets.

ETH is now trading just above its pivot level of 1884 and moving into a strong bullish channel. The price of ETHUSD is now testing its classic resistance level of 1895 and Fibonacci resistance level of 1901 after which the path towards 2000 will get cleared.

The relative strength index is at 67 indicating a strong market and the continuation of the uptrend in the markets.

We can see the formation of a bullish harami pattern on the 2-hour time-frame indicating the underlying bullish nature of the markets.

The STOCHRSI is indicating an oversold market, which means that the prices are due for an upwards correction.

All of the technical indicators are giving a strong buy market signal.

All of the moving averages are giving a strong buy signal and we are now looking at the levels of $1900 to $2000 in the short-term range.

ETH is now trading above its 100 hourly simple and exponential moving averages.

• Ether: bullish reversal seen above the $1580 mark
  
• Short-term range appears to be strongly bullish
  
• ETH continues to remain above the $1800 level
  
• The average true range is indicating less market volatility
  

Ether: Bullish Reversal Seen Above $1580
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ETHUSD is now moving into a strongly bullish channel with the prices trading above the $180 handle in the European trading session today.

ETH touched an intraday high of 1911 and an intraday low of 1830 in the Asian trading session today.

We have also detected the formation of the Ichimoku bullish crossover pattern in the 15-minute time frame.

The Williams percent range is also giving a bullish markets signal at the current reading of -28.

The key support levels to watch are $1751 and $1716, and the price of ETHUSD needs to remain above these levels for the continuation of the bullish reversal in the markets.

ETH has increased by 10.87% with a price change of 184$ in the past 24hrs and has a trading volume of 28.383 billion USD.

We can see an increase of 60.00% in the total trading volume in the last 24 hrs which is due to the buying seen by the medium-term Investors.

The Week Ahead

We can see a continuous progression of a bullish trendline from 1580 towards the 1918 level.

The price of Ethereum is now testing its resistance zone located at $2000, and we are likely to see a short-term correction in its levels after touching $2000.

The immediate short-term outlook for Ether has turned strongly bullish, the medium-term outlook has turned bullish, and the long-term outlook for Ether is neutral in present market conditions.

The price of ETHUSD will need to remain above the important support levels of $1700 this week.

The weekly outlook is projected at $1950 with a consolidation zone of $1800.

Technical Indicators:

The relative strength index (14): at 67.52 indicating a BUY

The moving averages convergence divergence (12,26): at 37.31 indicating a BUY

The rate of price change: at 4.01 indicating a BUY

The ultimate oscillator: at 53.30 indicating a BUY

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The end of the road for computer hardware as US indices dive
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Those who have worked within any large company in a technical capacity will likely recall the sudden way in which computer hardware simply disappeared seamingly overnight.

Back in the 1990s, huge server farms and arrays of switches adorned massive rooms in most offices worldwide, and stacks of beige plastic desktop PCs whirred away all day.

Cabling was everywhere, and lights flashed as data was carried around the office, and IT professionals observed and controlled these gargantuan operations.

Suddenly, around 15 years ago, it all disappeared.

Server rooms gave way to open spaces and coffee machines, and suddenly the office space business grew toward coworker spaces and remote work.

The old beige stacks of in-house computers were gone, and cloud computing was in vogue.

What's that got to do with the stock market?

Well, quite a lot.

The computer hardware industry has long since disappeared from the top stocks, largely due to the aforementioned cloud computing revolution, but there has been one hardware type that has endured. Graphics cards.

NVIDIA, a publicly-listed American giant which manufactures graphics cards has been the final enduring stock on the blue-chip indices, and has been doing very well until now.

That's because graphics cards are used in cryptocurrency mining, and the vast, industrial-scale Chinese Bitcoin mining rigs which existed in mainland China until last year were using them en masse.

Suddenly, the Chinese government swept in and put an end to the use of cheap (and sometimes free) electricity that the commercial miners in China had been using and banned their operations in mid 2021.

Some operators moved their mining rigs outside China to regions with cheap or free electricity such as Kazakhstan or Armenia, but many gave up and moved on.

Since the cost of electricity in many other countries outweighs the potential gains made by Bitcoin mining, graphics card usage has declined and therefore NVIDIA stock has been volatile.

Right now, its earnings season, and NVIDIA has been in the news for having shown concern about its forthcoming earnings, given that the Bitcoin mining-related demand for graphics cards is down.

During the course of yesterday, the S&P 500 slid 0.4% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.2%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite lost 1.2%, closing down for a third consecutive day. Chip stocks are taking a beating after Micron Technology and Nvidia issued revenue warnings, dragging down the overall market with them.

It is perhaps a sign of the times, a sign that the final bastion of hardware-based computer science is coming to its nadir, but also a sign that modern innovation is once again on the march and as gas fees for other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum will likely decrease, mining and the use of such tokens for other purposes such as smart contracts is the way of the future, all of which of course aim to further the cause of paperless and hardware-free lifestyle and business operations.

Onwards and upwards.

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EUR/USD Aims Upside Break While USD/CHF Signals More Downsides
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EUR/USD is struggling to clear the 1.0250 resistance zone. USD/CHF is declining and remains at a risk of a more losses below the 0.9520 level.

Important Takeaways for EUR/USD and USD/CHF

• The Euro is facing a strong resistance near the 1.0250 zone against the US Dollar.
  
• There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near 1.0200 on the hourly chart of EUR/USD.
  
• USD/CHF started a fresh decline after it failed to clear the 0.9650 resistance zone.
  
• There was a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support near 0.9565 on the hourly chart.
  

EUR/USD Technical Analysis
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This past week, the Euro struggled to gain pace for a move above the 1.0250 level against the US Dollar. The EUR/USD pair formed a short-term top and reacted to the downside.

There was a break below the 1.0200 support, but the bulls were active near the 1.0150 level. A low was formed near 1.0141 on FXOpen and the pair is now recovering higher. There was a move above the 1.0180 resistance zone.

The pair climbed above the 1.0200 level and the 50 hourly simple moving average. The pair traded above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.0253 swing high to 1.0141 low.

It is now trading above the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.0253 swing high to 1.0141 low. An immediate resistance is near the 1.0240 level. The next major resistance is near the 1.0250 level.

A clear move above the 1.0250 resistance zone could set the pace for a larger increase towards 1.0320. The next major resistance is near the 1.0350 zone.

On the downside, an immediate support is near the 1.0200 level. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support near 1.0200 on the hourly chart of EUR/USD. The next major support is near the 1.0150 level. A downside break below the 1.0150 support could start another decline.

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Inflation in the UK: Cash withdrawals indicate faith in pound but not in economy
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Throughout post-industrial history, when economic woes are abound, a large proportion of the public tend to revert to reliance on carrying items of physical value.

For the past two years, national economies in many Western nations have been turned on their heads, and faith in the traditional economic system has waned dramatically.

During times of rising inflation, it has been common for many people to invest in physical commodities such as gold, and to keep liquid assets at home or on their person.

Throughout many periods in the 20th century, that has been the case. The Great Depression which began in the late 1920s in the United States, the aftermath of World War Two in Europe, and the end of the Cold War in the late 1980s are three notable examples.

During those events, people who had a lot to lose generally bought gold and kept it in a safe place, often under their homes or in the walls.

The long period of stability which ensued has not necessitated such action, however these days, there are many geopolitical events that have once again generated a wave of instability, and have caused a once-trusting population to distrust the government and the system in many countries worldwide.

Inflation which is at 40-year highs in parts of Europe and the United States, along with forced closures of businesses, interruption of supply chains and siding with Ukraine which has caused havoc on the energy markets and cast doubt into the minds of citizens that their own governments actually represent their wellbeing has brought into being an overall level of self-reliance and movement away from trust in the existing economic structure.

The British Pound and its standing as a store of value is very interesting over recent times.

For over 50 years, no currency in the world has been backed by commodities, therefore it has been rare for any currency to be used as a store of value in times of economic uncertainty, but the British Pound is showing signs of being used as exactly that!

The Post Office, which offers banking services as well as mail has recorded a significant upturn in the number of cash withdrawals recently.

It is possible to withdraw cash from any bank account held with any bank via the Post Office, and therefore this is a good measure of the overall behavior of the public with regard to withdrawals of cash.

Britain’s Post Office, which offers banking services as well as mail, handled a record £801 million ($967 million) in personal cash withdrawals in July.

In total, more than £3.3 billion in cash was withdrawn and deposited over the Post Office’s counters, which the first time the amount has crossed the £3.3 billion threshold in the entire 360 years that the Post Office has been established.

Personal cash withdrawals were up almost 8% month on month at £744 in June, and up over 20% from a year ago to £665 million in July.

The Bank of England expects inflation to be at around 13.3% in October and to remain at elevated levels throughout much of 2023, which is alarming to say the least.

Resorting to holding cash appears to be a method being used to attempt to budget more carefully during these times of high inflation, and the Post Office has also been processing government support for energy bills, an indicator that there are serious problems affording daily bills.

The British Pound remains relatively non-volatile, and certainly it will be interesting to see how long this trend lasts during a period at which many firms are attempting to do away with the use of cash entirely.

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BTCUSD and XRPUSD Technical Analysis – 09th AUG 2022
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BTCUSD: Bullish Engulfing Pattern Above $22425

Bitcoin was unable to sustain its bearish momentum and after touching a low of 22431 on 04th Aug started to correct upwards against the US dollar crossing the $24000 handle on 08th Aug.

We can see that bitcoin failed to clear its resistance zone located at $25000 for the second time this month.

After touching a high of $24230 we can see some downwards correction in the prices towards the $23800 level.

We can clearly see a bullish engulfing pattern above the $22425 handle which is a bullish reversal pattern because it signifies the end of a downtrend and a shift towards an uptrend.

Bitcoin touched an intraday high of 23922 in the Asian trading session and an intraday low of 23639 in the Asian trading session today.

Both the STOCH and Williams percent range are indicating overbought levels which means that in the immediate short term, a decline in the prices is expected.

The relative strength index is at 50 indicating a NEUTRAL demand for bitcoin at the current market levels and the continuation of the consolidation phase in the markets.

Bitcoin is now moving above its 100 hourly simple moving average and its 200 hourly simple moving averages.

Some of the major technical indicators are giving a buy signal, which means that in the immediate short term, we are expecting targets of 24000 and 24500.

The average true range is indicating less market volatility with a mildly bullish momentum.

• Bitcoin: bullish reversal seen above $22425
  
• The STOCHRSI is indicating an oversold level
  
• The price is now trading just below its pivot levels of $23858
  
• Some of the moving averages are giving a buy market signal
  

Bitcoin: Bullish Reversal Seen Above $22425
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The price of bitcoin is struggling to move above the $24000 handle after it entered into a consolidation zone below the $24000 level.

The overall scenario of the markets is neutral at present; we will have to wait till some clear signals emerge for the medium-term range.

We can see that Ichimoku price is under the cloud in the 15-minute time frame indicating the underlying bearish nature of the markets.

The immediate short-term outlook for bitcoin is neutral; the medium-term outlook has turned neutral; and the long-term outlook remains neutral under present market conditions.

Bitcoin’s support zone is located at $22000 and the prices continue to remain above these levels for the continuation of the bullish reversal in the markets.

The price of BTCUSD is now facing its classic resistance level of 23899 and Fibonacci resistance level of 23932 after which the path towards 24000 will get cleared.

In the last 24hrs, BTCUSD has declined by 0.32% by 76$ and has a 24hr trading volume of USD 28.827 billion. We can see an increase of 50.20% in the trading volume as compared to yesterday, which is due to the buying seen by the short-term investors.

The Week Ahead

The price of bitcoin is moving in a consolidation zone under the $24000 level. The price is expected to remain moving into a narrow range between the $23000 and $24000 before any potential breakouts.

The daily RSI is printing at 59 which indicates a bullish market and the move towards the $25000 level.

The trendline formation is seen from the $22400 levels towards the $24000, and we are now looking for the continuation of this trend in the hourly time frame.

The price of BTCUSD will need to remain above the important support level of $22000 this week.

The weekly outlook is projected at $24000 with a consolidation zone of $23000.

Technical Indicators:

The average directional change (14 days): at 15.10 indicating a neutral

The ultimate oscillator: at 68.29 indicating a BUY

The relative strength index (14): at 52.53 indicating a neutral

The commodity channel index (14 days): at -19.17 indicating a neutral

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The Roaring 20s! How trading the markets has advanced in just a few years
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The 2020s is an exciting time to be trading the global markets.

In the previous decade, the electronic markets went through a revolutionary period. We witnessed the invention and uprising of cryptocurrencies, the 'influencer' generation beginning to move into the financial markets with memes and internet-based trends, and we saw the entire existing framework change in dramatic restructures in the trading methods of financial products traded on the electronic markets in the wake of the 2008/2009 financial crises.

European and American authorities began to make major changes which have fomented the sustainability of the electronic derivatives trading markets where traditional asset classes such as Forex, commodities and equities are concerned, and a whole host of decentralized asset classes have joined them along the way.

As the last exciting decade of revolutionary technological and regulatory development came to an end, the 2020s became a period of limitless innovation, in which FinTech, cryptocurrency and multi-asset trading has been embraced.

Along with the community-driven cryptocurrency revolution and its entry into the mainstream, came various geopolitical milestones that are unprecedented.
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Lockdowns, inflation and a volatile commodities market, as well as a myriad of new traders who had switched their ambitions from working for a company prior to the lockdowns to seeking their own financial independence from the convenience of their own laptop or smartphone by trading the markets. We have entered the age of the analytical, pragmatic and goal-orientated trader.

Despite the cryptocurrency revolution and the massive number of people getting involved in investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum and all manner of new native tokens that are now hot property, the commodities market is the hot topic of the decade, and to be more specific: Oil.

Just as the oil market is as traditional as the actual fossil fuel itself, the modern stock market is the absolute opposite! A new era has come about, born out of the minds of mavericks and entrepreneurs seeking to build a community-driven marketplace where influencers are beginning to become market makers in their own right.
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The ever-changing and ever increasingly innovative markets are at your fingertips. These are the times when your financial destiny is in your hands.

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GBP/USD Faces Resistance While USD/CAD Is Surging
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GBP/USD could gain pace if it clears the 1.2100 resistance zone. USD/CAD is surging and could continue to rise above the 1.3000 resistance zone.

Important Takeaways for GBP/USD and USD/CAD

• The British Pound is attempting an upside break above the 1.2100 resistance zone.
  
• There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.2100 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD.
  
• USD/CAD started a fresh increase above the 1.2920 resistance zone.
  
• There was a break above a declining channel with resistance near the 1.2865 on the hourly chart.
  

GBP/USD Technical Analysis
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After facing sellers near 1.2280, the British Pound started a fresh decline against the US Dollar. GBP/USD declined heavily below the 1.2200 support zone.

There was a move below the 1.2100 support zone and the 50 hourly simple moving average. The pair traded as low as 1.2004 and is currently correcting higher. There was a clear move above the 1.2030 resistance zone.

The pair climbed above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.2168 swing high to 1.2004 low. An immediate resistance is near the 1.2080 level.

There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.2100 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD. The next key resistance is near the 1.2105 level. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.2168 swing high to 1.2004 low.

If there is an upside break above the 1.2100 zone, the pair could rise towards 1.2150. The next key resistance could be 1.2200, above which the pair could gain strength.

On the downside, an initial support is near the 1.2040 area. The first major support is near the 1.2000 level. If there is a break below 1.2000, the pair could extend its decline. The next key support is near the 1.1960 level. Any more losses might call for a test of the 1.1850 support.


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FXOpen’s TOP-10 July 2022 PAMM Accounts
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The better part of the summer has already passed, but the PAMM trading process goes non-stop, delighting investors with new positive results. We would like to focus on those accounts that are still stable and profitable for their subscribers.

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Gold Price Rallies While Crude Oil Price Takes Hit
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Gold price started a fresh increase above the $1,750 resistance zone. Crude oil price is sliding and remains at a risk of more losses below $90.

Important Takeaways for Gold and Oil

• Gold price gained pace after it cleared the $1,750 resistance against the US Dollar.
  
• Recently, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $1,762 on the hourly chart of gold.
  
• Crude oil price started a fresh decline from the $96.00 and $96.50 resistance levels.
  
• There is a crucial bearish trend line forming with resistance near $91.20 on the hourly chart of XTI/USD.
  

Gold Price Technical Analysis

Gold price formed a base above the $1,700 level and started a fresh increase against the US Dollar. The price broke the $1,720 resistance to move into a positive zone.

There was a clear move above the $1,750 resistance and the 50 hourly simple moving average. Besides, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $1,762 on the hourly chart of gold.

The price traded as high as $1,794 on FXOpen and the price is now consolidating gains. An immediate support on the downside is near the $1,788 level.

The price even traded below the $1,700 level and formed a low near $1,680 on FXOpen. It is now correcting losses above the $1,695 level. On the downside, an initial support is near the $1,785 level. It is near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,754 swing low to $1,794 high.

The next major support is near the $1,774 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,754 swing low to $1,794 high, below which there is a risk of a larger decline. In the stated case, the price could decline sharply towards the $1,750 support zone.

On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $1,795 level. A clear upside break above the $1,795 resistance could send the price towards $1,812. The main resistance is now forming near the $1,820 level. A close above the $1,820 level could open the doors for a steady increase towards $1,840.


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ETHUSD and LTCUSD Technical Analysis – 04th AUG, 2022
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ETHUSD – Three Inside Down Pattern Below $1783

Ethereum was unable to sustain its bullish momentum and after touching a high of 1762 on 30th July started to decline against the US Dollar coming down below the $1600 handle on 02nd Aug.
The selloff that we saw was due to the strength of the US Dollar and its subsequent effect on the prices of the ETHUSD.
We can clearly see a Three Inside Down Pattern Below the $1783 handle which is a Bearish pattern and signifies the end of a Bullish phase and the start of a Bearish phase in the markets.
ETH is now trading just above its Pivot levels of 1619 and is moving into a Mild Bearish channel. The price of ETHUSD is now testing its Classic support levels of 1591 and Fibonacci support levels of 1612 after which the path towards 1600 will get cleared.

Relative Strength Index is at 40 indicating a WEAK market and the continuation of the Downtrend in the markets.
We can see that Aroon Indicator is giving the Bearish signal in the 2 hourly timeframe.
Both the STOCHRSI and Williams Percent Range are indicating an Oversold market, which means that the prices are due for an Upwards correction.
All of the Technical indicators are giving a STRONG SELL market Signal.
All of the Moving Averages are giving a STRONG SELL Signal and we are now looking at the levels of $1600 to $1550 in the short-term range.
ETH is now trading Below its both the 100 Hourly Simple and Exponential Moving Averages.

•    Ether Bearish Reversal seen Below the $1783 mark.
•    Short-term range appears to be Mild BEARISH.
•    ETH continues to remain above the $1600 levels.
•    Average True Range is indicating LESS Market Volatility.

Ether Bearish Reversal Seen Below $1783
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ETHUSD is now moving into a Mild Bearish Channel with the prices trading above the $1600 handle in the European Trading session today.
We have also detected the formation of the Adaptive Moving Average 20 and 50 Crossover pattern in the 2 hourly time-frame indicating that the price is likely to descend in the short-term range.
We can see the formation of a Major contraction triangle below the $1700 levels in the 1-hour timeframe.

The key support levels to watch are $1595 and $1506 and the prices of ETHUSD need to remain above these levels for any potential Bullish reversal in the markets.

ETH has decreased by 1.93% with a price change of 31$ in the past 24hrs and has a trading volume of 15.964 Billion USD.
We can see a Decrease of 14.86% in the total trading volume in last 24 hrs. which appears to be Normal.
 

The Week Ahead

We can see that ETH failed to clear its Major resistance zone located at $1800 levels and is now preparing to enter into a consolidation phase above the $1600 levels.
The prices of Ethereum are slowly recovering against the US Dollar and we can see some range bound moves in the short-term range.
The immediate short-term outlook for the Ether has turned as Mild BEARISH, the medium-term outlook remains NEUTRAL, and the long-term outlook for Ether is NEUTRAL in present market conditions.
The prices of ETHUSD will need to remain above the important support levels of $1500 this week.
Weekly outlook is projected at $1650 with a consolidation zone of $1500.

Technical Indicators:

Relative Strength Index (14): It is at 40.99 indicating a SELL.
Moving Averages Convergence Divergence (12,26): It is at -1.66 indicating a SELL.
Rate of Price Change: It is at -2.17 indicating a SELL.
Ultimate Oscillator: It is at 31.86 indicating a SELL.


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Turkish Lira crisis hits corporate borrowers
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The ongoing crisis that has been affecting the Turkish Lira for several months is showing no sign of giving way, and the country's astonishing inflation rate of over 70% is testimony to the dire situation that the nation's economy is facing.

Turkey is an industrial and commercial powerhouse in the Middle East, and is home to the most developed and diversified industry base in the region, however whilst the productivity and quality of product are both high, and the work ethic is still being clearly demonstrated in a nation which has been open for business during times when others were less so, the Lira and its inflationary backdrop are a massive bugbear.

The US Dollar, along with all other major currencies, has continued to rise significantly against the Turkish Lira, and today's value for the USDTRY is 17.94.

Turkish companies which conduct business on an international basis have been faced with the volatility of Forex transactions when settling accounts with their partners and clients, and the continued decline in value of the Turkish Lira has landed them with a conundrum.

Yesterday the Turkish media reported that companies are borrowing in Lira partly to pay off their debts in foreign currency, and many companies in Turkey have used an average of around 30 Lira out of every 100 Lira borrowed from banks to settle their debts in US Dollars and Euros.

The sustained losses that the Turkish Lira has made against all major currencies over the past year has caused a dramatic increase in servicing the repayments of foreign debt for Turkish businesses, and this is how it is being addressed.

At the end of June, the Turkish government announced a ban on loans in Lira to companies holding what it deemed to be too much foreign currency.

This caused the Lira to whipsaw, a term referring to price movements in a volatile market when a stock or currency price will suddenly switch direction.

By June 27 the Lira made an unusual gain of approximately 8% gain in two days, trading at 16.01 to the US Dollar, up from the day before the announcement where it closed at 17.35.

But by late afternoon on the following Monday, it had pared some of those gains, decreasing slightly to 16.5 against the dollar, after whipsawing within the 16 to 17 lira per dollar range.

Clearly volatility is still rampant, however the switch toward using Lira to repay debt in overseas currencies could be a potential method of circulating the Lira more vigorously which may go some way toward helping it slow its downward spiral.

Currently, however, it is an uncertain market with an almost year-long record of a downward spiral.

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