EUR/JPY: Breaks Bullish Channel - 38.2% Fibo Level Eyed!

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The Japanese cross EUR/JPY traded bullish to place a high around 121.200 area as the trade talks between the U.S. and China faded the demand for the safe-haven currency.

The Japanese yen weakened over risk-on sentiment as traders moved their funds from gold and Japanese yen to the high yielding stock markets. But now, the market seems to take a reversal.

Zooming out on the 4-hour chart of the EUR/JPY, the pair was trading in a bullish channel that extended resistance at 121.400 resistance. Whereas, the support remains at 120.800 level.

The 50 period EMA stays around 120.400 area while the current market price for EUR/JPY is 120.800. It means the EUR/JPY still has room for further sell-off.

122.27

Support	Pivot Point	Resistance
120.89	121.18	121.43
120.64	121.73
120.09	122.27

At this moment, the EUR/JPY is holding around 23.6% Fibo levels, while the violation of this level could trigger further sell-off up to 50% Fibo level of 120.350.

EUR/JPY Trade Setup

Sell Below 121
Take Profit 120.600 & 120/400
Stop Loss 121.400

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