USD/CAD Technical Analysis – Slow Grind Higher Continues

To receive Ilya's analysis directly via email, please SIGN UP HERE

Talking Points:

• USD/CAD Technical Strategy: Long at 1.0935

• Support: 1.0857 (Apr 9 low)

• Resistance: 1.1017-50 (14.6% Fib exp., trend line), 1.1116 (23.6% Fib exp.)

The US Dollar advanced against its Canadian namesake as expected after the currency pair completed a Bullish Engulfing candlestick pattern. Prices are now testing resistance in the 1.1017-50 area, marked by the 14.6% Fibonacci expansion and a previously broken rising trend line set from mid-January. A break above that on a daily closing basis initially targets the 23.6% Fib at 1.1116. Near-term support is at 1.0857, the April 9 low.

We entered long USD/CAD at 1.0935 and have now booked profit on half of the position at the initial target of 1.1017. The remainder of the position will stay open, looking for a break above resistance to expose 1.1116. The stop-loss has been trailed to the breakeven level (1.0935).

Confirm your chart-based trade setups with the Technical Analyzer. New to FX? Start Here!

USD/CAD Technical Analysis – Slow Grind Higher Continues

Daily Chart - Created Using FXCM Marketscope 2.0

--- Written by Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist for DailyFX.com

original source

DailyFX provides forex news and technical analysis on the trends that influence the global currency markets.
Learn forex trading with a free practice account and trading charts from FXCM.