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We’ve seen the US Dollar surge, coming close to the 7.1480 mark earlier this week as momentum builds for a test of 7.1500. This move is supported by a widening interest rate gap, as the Federal Reserve maintained its hawkish stance in its September 2025 meeting while China’s central bank continues to ease policy. Given the overbought conditions, we should be prepared for a potential pullback once that key level is reached.
For those anticipating the push towards 7.1500, a bull call spread could be a suitable strategy for the coming weeks. By purchasing a call option with a strike price just below the current level, say at 7.1400, and simultaneously selling a call at the 7.1500 resistance, traders can capitalize on the expected upward move. This approach defines the potential profit and loss, aligning well with the view that a move past 7.1600 is unlikely in the near term.
Options Trading Strategies
Considering the overbought conditions and the unlikelihood of a break above 7.1600, selling options premium presents another angle. A bear call spread, involving the sale of a 7.1550 call and the purchase of a 7.1600 call for protection, could generate income if the currency pair stalls as expected. Historically, looking back at action in 2023 and 2024, we saw Chinese authorities often step in to manage the pace of depreciation around these levels, adding credibility to this resistance.
Regardless of the strategy chosen, we must pay close attention to the 7.1250 level, which now acts as strong support. A decisive break below this point would signal that the upward momentum has faded for now. For any bullish positions, this would be the critical level to re-evaluate and potentially exit to manage risk.
