You don’t need a USDX chart to tell you the dollar has turned defensive vs, currencies such as the EURUSD (57.6% of the index) and GBPUSD.
So, it pays to take a look at a USDX weekly chart and what are the targets on the downside. In this regard, the one that stands out is 103.93 (and 103.35 below it), exposed as long as the index trades below 106, greater risk if it stays below 105..
Note USDX is often seen as a proxy for the EURUSD, which makes up 57.6% of the index.
I bought Bitcoin at 25k a while back. Really would love to see 35k again, which if I recall accurately Bobby also pointed out as a good area. The range of value I estimated a long time ago is 35k low end and 150k high end with a fair value of 65k. Seems to be going that way. All we need is a few more major blockchain frauds to get us to 35k.
Sterling covered a 50 point spread (25 each direction) the instant the job numbers came out and was done in less than 2 seconds. Major market entities really only care about longer term positioning. That activity was pre-established with zero regard for the data itself, purely to run stops and collect on the other side of the jolt.
Point of control in Vix futures 13.25, and are trading above that so there is some apprehension in risk on views. Vix futures have been very low and so this little pop is one of many indications of changing sentiment.
GBPUSD 4 HOUR CHART – POLITICAL STABILY VS POLITICAL INSTABILITY
One can make the argument that political stability in the UK after Labour;s landslide win contrasted with tht of Europe depending on the outcome of Sunday’s French vote argues in favor of the GBP.
With that said EURGBP has been recovering ahead of these key events but is losing steam after .8500 held.
If looking at levels, they are at .8452-78, suggesting .8450-80 is a range with a break the trendline and .8450 more at risk as long as it stays below .8480.