As of Tuesday, 14 October 2025 (UK time), USD/JPY is probing the historically sensitive 152 – 153 band, a zone that has repeatedly attracted official attention and supply. Our A+ (3/3) short-fade setup is built on three pillars. Fundamentals: Elevated risk of Ministry of Finance jawboning/intervention at stretched levels with the Fed’s near-term tone in focus; Technicals: Multi-cycle resistance at 152–153 with a well-defined intraday range anchored around 151.3 – 152.7. Sentiment: Crowded anti-JPY exposure that leaves late USD/JPY longs vulnerable to downside squeezes. The objective is to monetize mean reversion from supply with tight, unambiguous invalidation if resistance truly breaks. USDJPY Trade Setup: Pair / Asset Bias & Entries Stop / Invalidation Targets Why A+ (fundamentals, technicals, sentiment/positioning) Near-term catalysts (UK time) USD/JPY 152.02 SHORT (fade strength) into 152.20 – 152.80; add on clean break or retest <151.30. 153.10 (daily close >153.2). 150.80, 149.90 (stretch 148.80). Fundamentals: Elevated MoF intervention / jawboning risk at 152 – 153 with Fed tone risk (Powell) – asymmetric downside for USD/JPY. Technicals: Multi-cycle supply at 152–153, recent failed extension, and a tight 151.3–152.7 range – clean fade-with-tight-stop setup. Sentiment: Crowded JPY shorts and an intervention-sensitive tape mean squeezes likely run lower (punishing late longs). Today Tue 14 Oct: Powell (NABE) 17:20; US data blackout ongoing (CPI delayed to Fri 24 Oct). Thu 16 Oct: US Retail Sales 13:30 at risk of delay. Chart by TradingView – USDJPY Trade Analysis – 10.14.25 Conclusion The trade aims to capture a move back toward 151s/150s from strength into 152 – 153, with risk strictly capped by an invalidation on a daily close above 153.2. If policy headlines or price action confirm a sustained breakout, we stand aside, but while the cap holds, the mix of policy asymmetry, heavy resistance, and crowded positioning supports the short-fade with superior risk-reward. Execution discipline matters: we’ll look to scale entries into directional strength, respect the stop, and stay alert to headline risk around official comments and scheduled Fed/BoJ communications. For similar Forex Trade Signals please visit our forex trade ideas page. Please visit our Disclaimer page. Disclaimer Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. TerraBullMarkets.com does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets or any financial instrument involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of TerraBullMarkets.com nor any of its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page. TerraBullMarkets.com and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. TerraBullMarkets.com and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted. The author and TerraBullMarkets.com are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice. TerraBullMarkets...
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