AUD/CHF just dropped to a verrrry interesting technical level.
Will the area draw in bullish demand and extend the pair’s months-long uptrend?
Here’s what we’re seeing on the 4-hour time frame:
AUD/CHF 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView
Escalating geopolitical and trade tensions between the U.S. and its NATO allies put pressure on “risk” assets earlier this week, and the Australian dollar was one of the first to feel it.
Safe haven demand showed up right on cue, with the Swiss franc catching bids and dragging AUD/CHF down toward the .5300 area after failing just below .5400.
From here, direction likely hinges on whether nerves cool midweek and how Australia’s upcoming labor market data lands, with jobs numbers setting the tone for whether Aussie sellers stay in control or finally step aside.
Remember that directional biases and volatility conditions in market price are typically driven by fundamentals. If you haven’t yet done your homework on the Australian dollar and the Swiss franc, then it’s time to check out the economic calendar and stay updated on daily fundamental news!
AUD/CHF, which has been in an observable uptrend since mid-October, is trading just above the .5300 handle that sits near the 50% Fibonacci level of last month’s upswing as well as the 200 SMA on the 4-hour time frame.
More importantly, AUD/CHF is sitting right on trend line support that has defined the uptrend for months.
After a sharp downswing, the pair has started to consolidate, raising a key question. Is this just a breather before another push higher, or the early stages of a trend shift?
If bullish momentum returns, watch for green candlesticks holding above .5300. That kind of price action could help lift AUD/CHF back toward the .5380 prior highs and potentially open the door to fresh 2026 highs.
But if sellers stay in control and AUD/CHF breaks and holds below .5300 and the rising trend line, that would be a warning sign. At that point, this would look less like a dip and more like the start of a longer-term bearish reversal.
Whichever bias you end up trading, don’t forget to practice proper risk management and stay aware of top-tier catalysts that could influence overall market sentiment.
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