Technical analysis of USD/CHF for January 22, 2016

The USD/CHF pair is likely to advance further. The intraday technical picture of USD/CHF is positive now after yesterday's strong rebound. A support base around 1.0065 has been formed, which suggests stabilization. Besides, a bullish cross has been identified between the 20-period and 50-period moving averages. The relative strength index is also bullish, displaying upward momentum. Therefore, as long as 1.0065 holds on the downside, further advance is expected to 1.0175 (Jan. 19 top) and 1.0214 in extension.

Trading recommendations:
The pair is trading above its pivot point. It is likely to trade in a wider range as long as it remains above its pivot point. As long as the price holds above its pivot point, long positions are recommended with the first target at 1.0175 and the second target at 1.0215. In the alternative scenario, short positions are recommended with the first target at 1.0030 if the price moves below its pivot points. A break of this target is likely to push the pair further downwards, and one may expect the second target at 0.9990. The pivot point is at 1.0065.

Resistance levels: 1.0175, 1.0215,1.0245
Support levels: 1.0030, 0.9990, 0.9955

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