π October 17, 2025ο½Major Currencies, Gold & BTC β Technical Overview
π©π₯βͺ Color Legend
π© = Bullish (Uptrend)
π₯ = Bearish (Downtrend)
βͺ = Neutral (Sideways / Consolidation Phase)
π± Multi-Timeframe Trend Matrix
| Pair | 5-Min | 15-Min | 1-Hour | Daily |
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| EUR/USD | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Sell | π© Strong Buy |
| USD/JPY | π₯ Sell | βͺ Neutral | π₯ Strong Sell | βͺ Neutral |
| GBP/USD | βͺ Neutral | π₯ Sell | βͺ Neutral | π© Buy |
| AUD/USD | π₯ Strong Sell | βͺ Neutral | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell |
| USD/CAD | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell | π© Strong Buy |
| USD/CHF | βͺ Neutral | βͺ Neutral | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell |
| USD/NZD | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell | π© Strong Buy |
| EUR/JPY | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell | βͺ Neutral |
| GBP/JPY | βͺ Neutral | βͺ Neutral | π₯ Strong Sell | βͺ Neutral |
| AUD/JPY | π₯ Sell | βͺ Neutral | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell |
| CAD/JPY | π© Buy | π© Buy | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell |
| CHF/JPY | π₯ Sell | π₯ Strong Sell | βͺ Neutral | π© Strong Buy |
| XAU/USD (Gold) | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell | π© Strong Buy | π© Strong Buy |
| NZD/JPY | βͺ Neutral | βͺ Neutral | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell |
| EUR/GBP | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell | βͺ Neutral | π© Strong Buy |
| EUR/AUD | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Sell | π© Buy | π© Strong Buy |
| NZD/CAD | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell |
| BTC/USD | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell | π₯ Strong Sell |
βοΈ Trend Summary
π Bearish Bias: Broad Dollar Selling & Risk-Off Sentiment
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U.S. Dollar Weakness Intensifies
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Renewed dollar selling driven by U.S. regional bank credit fears and falling long-term yields.
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USD/JPY, USD/CAD, USD/NZD, and USD/CHF all show βStrong Sellβ on short-term timeframes.
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USD/JPY trades near Β₯149.7, testing a key psychological support zone at Β₯150.
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Cross-Yen Pairs Under Pressure
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EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, AUD/JPY remain bearish on intraday charts.
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Yen buying dominates as investors seek safety.
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Risk Assets Decline: BTC Drops Sharply
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BTC/USD fell to around $104,000, flashing βStrong Sellβ across all timeframes β a clear sign of risk aversion.
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π Bullish Bias: Gold & Euro Complex
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Gold (XAU/USD)
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Surged above $4,330, maintaining all-time-high territory.
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Consistent buying pressure across all timeframes, with the daily chart showing a clear uptrend.
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Strength supported by dollar weakness, falling yields, and heightened geopolitical risks.
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Euro Strength Broadens
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EUR/USD, EUR/GBP, and EUR/AUD all show βStrong Buyβ on daily timeframes.
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Gains fueled by narrowing yield differentials and short-term dollar correction.
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π Top 3 Focus Pairs
| Pair | Current Trend | Trading Strategy |
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| XAU/USD (Gold) | Short-term pullbacks but strong daily uptrend. | Buy dips near $4,300; breakout above $4,350 could mark a new record high. |
| EUR/USD (1.1696) | Short-term weakness, but daily bullish reversal emerging. | Maintain long bias above 1.1650β1.1700; buy dips. |
| USD/JPY (149.74) | Broadly bearish; testing key support. | If Β₯149 breaks, next support seen near Β₯148.50; sell rallies. |
β οΈ Weak / Cautionary Pairs
| Pair | Commentary |
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| USD-Pairs (Overall) | Dollar index in a corrective phase; short-term dollar weakness persists. |
| Cross-Yen (GBP/JPY, AUD/JPY) | Yen buying pressure continues; upside remains limited. |
| NZD-Pairs (NZD/JPY, NZD/CAD) | βStrong Sellβ across all timeframes; NZD remains fundamentally weak. |
| BTC/USD | Fully bearish technically and sentimentally; risk assets under broad pressure. |
π Market Themes
| Theme | Summary |
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| π΅ Dollar Selling Resumes | Triggered by falling yields and U.S. regional bank concerns. |
| π΄ Yen Buying Returns | Risk aversion and possible intervention speculation boost JPY. |
| π° Goldβs Continuous Rally | Driven by safe-haven demand and a weaker dollar. |
| πͺ Crypto Slump | Capital flows shifting away from speculative assets. |
π§ Overall Summary
The market is firmly in a βrisk-offβ regime defined by dollar weakness, yen buying, and gold strength.
Cross-yen and dollar-based pairs remain under short-term downside pressure as funds flow from risk assets into safe havens.
Tactical Playbook: Short-term β sell rallies; medium-term β accumulate gold and euros.
Key levels to watch: USD/JPY Β₯149 zone support and goldβs potential breakout above $4,350.
