CAD/JPY looking to rally in seven swing WXY structure [Video]

Elliott Wave Forecast Team ElliottWave-Forecast.com

Short term Elliott Wave view in CAD/JPY suggests pair ended cycle from 11.20.2024 high in wave (W) at 101.35 as the 1 hour chart below shows. Pair is looking to correct cycle from 11.20.2024 high within wave (X). Internal subdivision of wave (X) is unfolding as a double three Elliott Wave structure. Up from wave (W), wave ((a)) ended at 103.64 and pullback in wave ((b)) ended at 102.02. Wave ((c)) higher ended at 105.029 which completed wave W in higher degree.

Down from there, wave ((a)) ended at 104.16 and wave ((b)) rally ended at 104.92. Wave ((c)) lower ended at 103.13 which completed wave X in higher degree. The pair resumes higher in wave Y with subdivision as a double three structure. Up from wave X, wave ((w)) ended at 105.49. Pullback in wave ((x)) is in progress to correct cycle from 3.20.2025 low before it resumes higher. Near term, as far as pivot at 101.35 low stays intact, expect dips to find buyers in 3, 7, or 11 swing for further upside. Potential target for wave Y higher is 100% – 161.8% Fibonacci extension of wave W. This area comes at 106.75 – 109 area where sellers may appear for further downside.

CAD/JPY 60 minutes Elliott Wave chart

CAD/JPY Elliott Wave [Video]

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