USD/CHF Technical Analysis: 1.0030 offers strong resistance on hourly chart


  • Successful break of 1.0005-10 region enables the USD/CHF pair to aim for 1.0060 and the 1.0125 during further advances.
  • In case, the bulls refrain to respect 1.0125 resistance, 61.8% Fibonacci expansion (FE) of its year-long trading pattern can lure them to 1.0300 round-figure.
  • If the overbought levels of 14-day relative strength index (RSI) trigger pullback, 1.0005 and 0.9960 could reappear on the chart.

USD/CHF daily chart

  • Given the extended rise past 1.0010, 1.0030 and the 1.0080 are likely next levels to please buyers ahead of highlighting 1.0125 number to north.
  • On the downside break of 1.0005, 0.9980 and an upward slopping support-line, at 0.9955, could offer nearby supports.

USD/CHF 4-hour chart

  • In addition to resistance-line of a short-term “Rising Wedge” bearish technical formation, but 61.8% FE level of latest pullback also emphasizes 1.0030 resistance level.
  • With the clear upside beyond 1.0030, the pair can quickly rise to 1.0060.
  • Alternatively, 1.0010 acts as lower-line of the pattern and a break of which could fetch prices to 0.9960 and 0.9920 supports.

USD/CHF Hourly chart

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