USDJPY 1D Technical Analysis: Bears Test Key Support
Lismore Burke
September 9, 2026
USDJPY, Time frame: 1D
The U.S. dollar has come under heavy
pressure against the Japanese yen, falling from the 2026 highs near 164.00 to
the 153.00–154.00 support zone. The move reflects a major shift in the market
fundamentals, as one of the most popular trades of recent years, the yen carry
trade, begins to unwind.
As carry-trade positions are unwound,
volatility has risen sharply, accelerating the pair's decline. With USD/JPY now
testing a major support zone, traders are watching closely to see whether
buyers can stabilize the market or if the broader correction has further room
to run.
Oversold Bounce or Consolidation
With the RSI falling to 25.05 and price
trading inside the 152.00–153.50 support zone, USD/JPY is entering an area
where downside momentum may begin to slow. While the broader trend has
weakened, oversold conditions often coincide with periods of consolidation or
short-term rebounds as sellers take profits and buyers attempt to defend
support.
Any recovery attempt would likely bring
attention back to the 200-day EMA at 157.87 and the 158.99 Point of Control
(POC). Both levels previously acted as support and now represent a key
resistance cluster overhead following the recent breakdown.
Support Zone Remains Critical
The 152.00–153.50 region is a significant
demand area that has attracted buying interest in the past. The market is
currently testing whether this zone can absorb the recent selling pressure and
stabilise price action.
Holding above this area could allow USD/JPY
to enter a period of consolidation as the market reassesses value after the
sharp selloff.
Bearish Continuation Risk
If price establishes a decisive daily close
below 152.00, it would represent a break of a major support zone and shift
focus toward lower support levels.
The next key areas beneath current price
are:
150.00 (psychological support level)
148.00 (previous structural support zone)
A
move into these levels would signal continued weakness following the loss of
the 200-day EMA and the 158.99 POC.
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