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USD/JPY: Down 0.07% to 158.93 — Bearish — Below Key MAs

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USD/JPY: Down 0.07% to 158.93 — Bearish — Below Key MAs

USD/JPY: Down 0.07% to 158.93 — Bearish — Below Key MAs

Published: August 21, 2026  ·  MarketsFN Team  ·  US Session

PairRateChangeRSI(14)SMA-20SMA-5052W High52W LowPivotR1S1
USD/JPY158.93-0.07%62.2159.43160.98163.84146.46158.74159.47158.31

📊 Support & Resistance Levels

Dynamic Trendlines

LevelTypeDirectionDistance
158.2420d Support↗ ascending-0.43% / 69.0 pips
161.0920d Resistance↘ descending+1.36% / 216.3 pips
153.4450d Support↘ descending-3.45% / 548.7 pips
163.1750d Resistance↘ descending+2.67% / 423.6 pips

Static Levels

LevelTypeTouchesDistance
159.85Resistance+0.66% / 105.0 pips
146.59Support-7.69% / 1220.8 pips

USD/JPY is trading at 158.93 (-0.07%) as it continues to reflect a downtrend, with the rate positioned below both the 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of 159.43 and the 50-day SMA of 160.98. This positioning indicates bearish sentiment in the market. The 20-day dynamic support trendline is at 158.24, which is 69.0 pips below the current rate, while the dynamic resistance trendline is at 161.09, 216.3 pips above, highlighting the descending nature of the 20-day channel.

In terms of static levels, the nearest static support level, S1, is significantly lower at 146.59, 1220.8 pips away, while the closest static resistance level, R1, is at 159.85, just 105.0 pips above the current price. This proximity to R1 suggests a potential resistance point that could limit upward movement in the short term.

The RSI(14) is currently at 62.2, indicating neutral momentum, which suggests that while the market is not overbought, it is also not in a strong bearish phase. Given the current price action and the positioning relative to key moving averages and trendlines, the short-term outlook for USD/JPY appears to be cautious. A break below the 20-day dynamic support at 158.24 could signal further downside, while a move above R1 at 159.85 would indicate a potential shift in momentum.

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