AUD/USD: Australian dollar suffered a huge setback.

Denis Joeli Fatiaki Independent Analyst

What happened in the last 8 hours of trading

AUD/USD: The Australian dollar fails to hold at 0.73680 support as indicated in my previous update and suffered a massive blow pushing prices all the way down to 0.72796 before finding temporary relief at around 0.73208

What is going on now

AUD/USD: The Australian dollar is currently trading at 0.73185 just a few ticks below 0.73208 and attempts to push through. The pair needs to break and hold above 0.73208 to continue to progress to the upside. The current breakout point to the upside is estimated at around 0.73300.

My thoughts on what may happen

AUD/USD needs to break and hold above 0.73300 to continue the upside. We might see a temporary rush to the upside but be extra careful if you decide to take a position to the upside.

The latest price swing has provided a fantastic short sell trade opportunity, and I think the short sellers a still in play and would drive prices up before dumping again.

It is best to wait for a clear direction before planning on taking any position.

Author

Denis Joeli Fatiaki

Independent Analyst

Denis Joeli Fatiaki possesses over a decade of extensive experience as a multi-asset trader and Market Strategist.

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