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The USDCHF currency pair continues its downward movement following sharp declines due to optimism about peace in the Middle East, anticipated lower rates, and dovish remarks from FOMC’s Bowman.
The downward trend persisted after the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The pair has dropped below last week’s low of 0.8088, with the June low at 0.80554 now in focus. The April low, the annual low, stands at 0.80386, serving as a key level for traders.
Bearish Momentum
Breaching this level would mark the lowest point for the pair since 2011. Sellers are exerting control over the USDCHF, steering it toward these critical levels.
What we’ve seen so far is that optimism surrounding de-escalation in the Middle East, paired with expectations of softer policy from the U.S. central bank, has pressed downward on the USDCHF pair. Bowman’s comments suggesting a more patient approach regarding interest rate hikes added to the pressure. The recent ceasefire announcement further encouraged risk-on sentiment, pushing capital flows away from safe havens like the Swiss franc, reinforcing the current weakening.
Now, the move below 0.8088 has validated the bearish tone that’s been building, and attention naturally shifts to the next major levels: 0.80554 and 0.80386. These points are not just markers—they are historically relevant and carry weight because crossing into territory unseen since 2011 would highlight how much conviction there is in the move.
Volatility is likely to remain elevated, which can drive whipsaw reactions around these technical values. When a price breaks below a decade-long support area, traders with leveraged positions often reassess swiftly, triggering large volume shifts. With the pair nearing a multi-year low, any break should be treated with caution—especially as liquidity may thin out during less active sessions.
Focus on Technical Levels
At this stage, the focus should be on clean technicals. A sustained push beneath the annual low forces us to consider the structural trend, not simply near-term sentiment. If price slippage continues with momentum, it lays out a potential extension towards zones not traded in over a decade. We need to approach such moves by constantly monitoring how price behaves around these prior lows: whether the price bounces, hesitates or slices straight through can reveal the underlying strength of the position.
One thing that stands out is the rhythm of the decline; it’s not erratic. It’s moving with purpose, following a steady chain of lower highs without much pushback toward earlier resistance zones. That consistency suggests attention should stay fixed on lower support levels and their reactions.
Watching short-term retracements and failed rallies is helpful. Each one confirms that supply is coming in earlier and earlier, and that bidders are hesitating. We regard this as detailed confirmation that control has shifted for now.
Within the next few sessions, any rebound should be viewed through the lens of whether it can even get back to 0.8088. If rallies fizzle out well before that, it speaks volumes. Patrol closely for lower closes day after day—they offer the best early sign that downward momentum is still intact. Keep an eye on order flow during European hours; it often provides the cleanest intraday signals when volume increases.
We’re not in the business of prediction, only measurement. But when inflection points are this well-defined, responses can be more structured and precise. Let’s keep the compass set to these chart levels and adjust our stance based on how price interacts with them. The rest is noise.
