EUR/AUD Price Analysis: Bulls seek a bullish extension towards 1.6450s

EUR/AUD bulls are on board as price moves into technically bullish territory.
A 1:3 risk to reward prospect has been established from the daily and 4-hour analysis.

Ross J Burland FXStreet

Further to the start of the week's analysis for the cross, EUR/AUD Price Analysis: Bullish prospects for upside extension, the price action has triggered an entry.

The following illustrates how the price action has evolved and where a 1:3 risk to reward high probability trade setup was established from a 4-hour time frame.

For a recap, the daily chart offers a bullish scenario while above support with prospects of an extension of the prior bullish breakout.

Daily charts

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4-hour charts

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Ross J Burland

FXStreet

Ross J Burland, born in England, UK, is a sportsman at heart. He played Rugby and Judo for his county, Kent and the South East of England Rugby team.

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