【Canadian Dollar Analysis】 USD/CAD is currently oscillating wi【Canadian Dollar Analysis】
USD/CAD is currently oscillating within the 1.3450–1.3600 range, reflecting mixed fundamental drivers. **Supporting factors for CAD**: Rising crude oil prices (WTI back above $80) bolster its commodity currency appeal, while Canada’s stronger-than-expected January CPI may delay BoC rate cuts. **Headwinds**: Robust US economic data continues to strengthen the USD, coupled with sluggish domestic growth (Q4 GDP at just 1%). Technically, a break above 1.3620 is needed to confirm further upside, with key support at 1.3400. Monitor oil price dynamics and comparative economic data between the US and Canada. Trading strategy: range trading with breakout follow-up.
USDCAD trade ideas
USD/CAD – Breakout Opportunity AheadThe market is painting a clear picture: Canada’s labor data is weakening (unemployment jumping to 7.1%), while the USD still holds an advantage thanks to investor safe-haven demand. This tilts the balance strongly in favor of buyers on USD/CAD – and if timed right, this could be a golden trading setup.
On the 4H chart, price has tested the 1.3780 support multiple times without breaking it, proving this level to be a solid “launchpad.” At the same time, EMA34 and EMA89 are converging around 1.3800, adding strength to the bullish outlook. If price breaks above 1.3870, get ready – the door towards 1.3920–1.3950 will open wide.
Strategy: Buy on dip around 1.3780–1.3800, with SL just below 1.3750. First TP at 1.3870, extended TP at 1.3920+. This is a setup backed by both fundamentals and technicals, giving bulls the upper hand.
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USDCAD A plus 08/09/2025 - 9am NY
Head and shoulders H4 3pin
Fibs 78.6
FVG at 9am
BOS above taken
The USDCAD moved lower alongside broader U.S. dollar weakness today, but buyers stepped in at a familiar support zone. The pair tested the 200-bar moving average on the 4-hour chart near 1.37844 (green line) before bouncing higher. Recall that on Friday, following the U.S. jobs report, price slipped below this same 200-bar average but found willing buyers near the 100-day moving average at 1.37626 (lower blue line on the chart above).
Canadian Dollar Falls After Labour Market Data ReleaseCanadian Dollar Falls After Labour Market Data Release
On Friday, disappointing figures showed that in August the Canadian economy lost 65,500 jobs (the forecast had been for an increase of 10,000), while the unemployment rate rose to 7.1%. This is the highest level of unemployment since May 2016, excluding the pandemic period.
It is believed that:
→ the deterioration in the labour market (primarily in manufacturing) is a consequence of the trade war with the United States;
→ the fall in employment in Canada has increased the likelihood that the Bank of Canada will resume its monetary easing campaign.
As a result, the CAD weakened sharply against other currencies. However, the depreciation against the US dollar was less pronounced, as the USD itself is under pressure from various factors.
Technical Analysis of USD/CAD
From a long-term perspective, the USD/CAD pair remains within a downward trend, highlighted by a red descending channel.
From a medium-term perspective, since July the rate has risen from the 1.3550–1.3600 support zone, forming an ascending channel (shown in blue).
Price action (indicated by arrows) shows that:
→ sellers are aggressive, pushing the price down from the upper boundary of the red channel;
→ buyers are aggressive, driving the price up from the lower boundary of the blue channel. Its median line acts as resistance.
This is compressing USD/CAD fluctuations into a pattern resembling a symmetrical narrowing triangle (shown in black), with recent overbought (1) and oversold (2) conditions on the RSI marking price reversals back into the triangle from its boundaries.
Thus, we could assume that supply and demand forces will keep USD/CAD in a state of temporary balance while awaiting key news next week:
→ 16 September – Canada CPI report;
→ 17 September – interest rate decisions from both the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve.
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USD/CAD - Clean price actions with LTF consolidation📈 USD/CAD – Coiling for the Next Expansion
🕰 Weekly View
Price remains in a long-term bullish trend, holding above strong support.
Weekly structure shows resistance overhead at 1.50–1.52, but liquidity is building toward that level.
Current zone is mid-range, rejecting weekly supply.
📊 Daily Structure
Recent CHOCH + BOS confirm buyers stepping back in after tapping weekly demand.
Price consolidating near 1.38, building energy.
Daily IMB target sits at 1.41, aligning with upside liquidity.
Below, two strong buy zones line up with fib 0.618–0.71 retracement:
Buy Zone 1 (preferred): 1.37–1.3720
Buy Zone 2: 1.3650–1.3680 (extreme demand).
⏱ 8H Breakdown
Structure forming a potential head & shoulders consolidation, but neckline is unbroken.
If price dips into buy zones, expecting sharp reversal higher.
Liquidity below sitting at 1.37–1.3680, prime trap for late sellers.
Upside target: 1.41–1.4150 IMB.
🎯 Trade Plan
Entry: Wait for sweep into 1.37 demand (preferred).
Stop: 1.3645 (below extreme demand).
Target: 1.4100–1.4150 (daily IMB).
RR: 1:4+ depending on entry.
⚡ Bias
Bullish – waiting for a corrective dip into demand before continuation to 1.41+.
Invalidation: sustained close below 1.3640.
USD/CAD – Sideways Accumulation, Preparing for a Mild UpsideThe August Nonfarm Payrolls report came in at only 22K, far below expectations of 75K and the previous 79K, causing the USD to weaken. However, Canadian labor data was also underwhelming, leaving the CAD too weak to drag the pair significantly lower. As a result, USD/CAD has maintained balance and is moving within a narrow range.
On the H4 chart, the price is fluctuating around 1.38280, closely tracking the long-term descending trendline. The EMA34 and EMA89 are moving sideways, reflecting an accumulation phase. If support at 1.3787 holds, USD/CAD could rebound and push up towards 1.3833 before confirming the next trend direction.
usd/cad shows uptrendOverall, within the higher time frames, USDCAD is still at its lowest and has shown considerable potential. Currently, it has shown an uptrend, and it has been respecting the support lines within the hourly time frames. As of now, on the 1-hour time frame, it has become bearish. In my opinion, I would wait to see if it touches my yellow support line, or perhaps it could touch my blue support line; otherwise, we should wait until we see a bullish candle after this bearish engulfing candle.
USDCAD 4HTrading Outlook for the Upcoming Week
In this series of analyses, we review trading perspectives and short-term outlooks.
As can be seen, in each analysis there is a key support/resistance zone near the current price of the asset. The market’s reaction to—or breakout from—this zone will determine the next price movement toward the specified levels.
Important Note: The purpose of these trading outlooks is to highlight key levels ahead of the price and the market’s potential reactions to them. The analyses provided are by no means trading signals!
USDCAD: Short Trading Opportunity
USDCAD
- Classic bearish formation
- Our team expects fall
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Entry Level - 1.3845
Sl - 1.3857
Tp - 1.3822
Our Risk - 1%
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05-09-2025 USDCADAs shown in the figure: 1H Bullish cypher
The market is not always chaotic and disorderly, and there is a precise geometric beauty hidden in price fluctuations. The harmonic form long strategy is a powerful tool for accurately identifying potential market reversal points based on the Fibonacci ratio. When the form forms perfectly at the key support level, it often indicates the depletion of bearish momentum and the initiation of bullish trends.
Sell USD/CAD now at cluster resistance.CAD was one of the top performing majors last week and I expect it to continue. It's the start of a new month and the top wick of the new monthly candle before the downtrend continues. There is Non Farm Payrolls on Friday at the end of the week, so price action before the news event will influence this trades outcome.
Sell now : 1.3814 cluster resistance
Stop : 1.3893 above major resistance
Profit : 1.3656 before 78.6 Fib and rising trendline
Risk 1 : 2
USDCAD – Supply, Demand & Channel Breakdown AnalysisUSDCAD – Supply, Demand & Channel Breakdown Analysis
USDCAD on the H1 timeframe has been moving within an ascending channel, but price recently broke below the channel, showing bearish pressure.
🔴 Supply Zone (1.3827 – 1.3840):
Price tested this zone and failed to push higher.
Sellers are in control from this area.
🔵 Demand Zone (1.3720):
This is the next strong level where buyers previously stepped in.
Acts as a logical take profit target for shorts.
🔑 Summary:
The market rejected the supply zone and broke the channel to the downside. As long as price stays below 1.3830, bearish continuation towards 1.3720 remains valid.
USDCADChart Patterns
**Ascending Trendline Support: Price bounced from a rising trendline, acting as dynamic support.
**Previous Horizontal Support Zone: Also aligns with the Fibonacci 0.5 level from the recent move.
**Potential Double Bottom at support area (watch for confirmation with bullish momentum).
Indicators
RSI (Relative Strength Index):
**Currently near the oversold region (~30), suggesting a potential bullish reversal.
**Possible bullish divergence (price making higher lows while RSI makes lower lows – needs confirmation).
Fibonacci Retracement
**Fib levels from recent low to high are drawn.
**Price bounced near the 50% retracement, a common reversal level.
USD/CAD – Bulls Eyeing a Bounce from Key Demand ZoneAfter an aggressive correction from the 1.3920 highs, USD/CAD has now landed on a heavy demand zone near 1.3720 – 1.3740. This area has proven to be a launchpad for rallies in recent weeks, and price is once again testing buyers’ conviction. With both technical structure and macro fundamentals in play, this zone could determine the next major swing.
Current Bias
Bullish bias as long as 1.3720 holds, with upside potential toward 1.3818 and 1.3920 supply.
Key Fundamental Drivers
USD: Supported by sticky inflation (Core PCE 2.9% y/y) and resilient consumer spending (+0.5% m/m). Fed rate cut expectations have softened, keeping the dollar supported.
CAD: Weighed down by weaker Canadian GDP (Q2 annualized -1.6%, q/q -0.4%) and slowing momentum in domestic growth. Oil remains weak near $64, offering little support to the loonie.
Macro Context
Rates: The Fed remains cautious with cuts, while the BoC faces pressure from economic contraction. Interest rate divergence favors the USD.
Growth Trends: US growth remains firmer compared to Canada’s slowdown.
Commodities: Oil’s weakness is a drag on CAD, making the currency vulnerable.
Geopolitics: Ongoing tariff disputes and Middle East energy risks keep USD demand steady as a safe haven, further weighing on CAD.
Primary Risk to the Trend
A deeper selloff in USD on unexpected Fed dovishness or a sharp rebound in oil prices (driven by geopolitical shocks or supply cuts) could strengthen CAD and invalidate the bullish setup.
Most Critical Upcoming News/Event
US ISM PMI & NFP (this week): Key drivers for Fed policy path.
Canada Jobs Report (Friday): Critical for CAD sentiment after the weak GDP print.
Leader/Lagger Dynamics
USD/CAD tends to lag oil and broader USD moves. It often follows the dollar’s momentum, while oil price shocks can lead moves on CAD. Currently, the pair is USD-led, making it more reactive to Fed data than Canadian domestic flows.
Key Levels
Support Levels: 1.3720 – 1.3740 (demand zone), 1.3660.
Resistance Levels: 1.3818 (mid-resistance), 1.3918 – 1.3925 (major supply).
Stop Loss (SL): 1.3650 (below demand zone invalidation).
Take Profit (TP): 1.3818 (first target), 1.3920 (extended target).
Summary: Bias and Watchpoints
USD/CAD is sitting at a key demand zone around 1.3720 – 1.3740, where buyers need to defend the trend. The bias remains bullish above this level, with upside targets at 1.3818 and 1.3920. A break below 1.3650 would invalidate the long setup and expose further downside. With US data in focus and CAD weighed down by weak GDP and soft oil prices, the pair is more likely to follow USD momentum in the near term. Traders should watch NFP and Canada’s jobs data closely, as these will dictate whether this bounce carries to new highs or fades into deeper consolidation.
USDCAD H1 | Potential bearish dropThe Loonie (USD/CAD) has reacted off the sell entry and could drop from this level to the take profit.
Sell entry is at 1.3808, which is a pullback resistance.
Stop loss is at 1.3842, which is a pullback resistance.
Take profit is at 1.3770, which is an overlap support that aligns with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement.
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USDCAD potential head and shoulders topOn the 4-hour chart, USDCAD rebounded to the previous downward band near 0.618 and then encountered resistance and fell back. Currently, we can pay attention to the support near 1.373 below. If it falls below, it is expected to form a head and shoulders top pattern, and the downward target is 1.358-1.365 area.
Bearish drop off?The Loonie (USD/CAD) has rejected off the pivot, which acts as a pullback resistance and could drop to the 1st support that aligns with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement.
Pivot: 1.3823
1st Support: 1.3770
1st Resistance: 1.3858
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USDCAD SHORTMarket structure Bearish on HTFs DH
Entry at both Weekly and Daily AOi
Weekly Rejection at AOi
previous Weekly Structure Point
Daily Rejection at AOi
Previous Structure point Daily
Around Psych Level 1.38000
H4 EMA retest
H4 Candlestick rejection
Levels 4.46
Entry 100%
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Potential bearish drop?USD/CAD has rejected off the resistance level, which is a pullback resistance and could drop from this level ot our take profit.
Entry: 1.3828
Why we like it:
There is a pullback resistance.
Stop loss: 1.3857
Why we like it:
There is a pullback resistance that is slightly above the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement.
Take profit: 1.3771
Why we like it:
There is an overlap support that aligns with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement.
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USD/CAD - Bullish Pennant (04.09.2025)The USD/CAD pair on the M30 timeframe presents a Potential Buying Opportunity due to a recent Formation of a Bullish Pennant Breakout Pattern. This suggests a shift in momentum towards the upside and a higher likelihood of further advances in the coming hours.
Possible Long Trade:
Entry: Consider Entering A Long Position around Trendline Of The Pattern.
Target Levels:
1st Resistance – 1.3835
2nd Resistance – 1.3853
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