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  • Jun 21, 2024

Retail Sentiment Analysis for EUR/USD, USD/JPY, and GBP/USD

EUR/USD – Bearish Outlook Reinforced

Recent retail trading data indicates that 57.14% of traders have taken long positions on EUR/USD , with a ratio of 1.33 long traders for every short trader. The number of long positions has increased by 26.08% since yesterday and 6.42% since last week. Conversely, short positions have decreased by 18.26% since yesterday and 15.81% since last week. Given our contrarian approach to market sentiment, this predominance of long positions suggests a potential continued decline in EUR / USD prices . The combination of current sentiment and recent shifts strengthens our bearish outlook on EUR/USD.

EUR/USD Daily Price Chart

US Dollar Sentiment Latest – EUR/USD, USD/JPY, and GBP/USD

USD/JPY – Shifting Towards Lower Prices?

Analysis of retail trader behavior reveals that only 18.06% of traders are net-long on USD/JPY , with short positions exceeding long positions at a ratio of 4.54 to 1. We've observed increases in both net-long positions (up 7.83% since yesterday and 16.31% week-over-week) and net-short positions (up 1.25% since yesterday and 7.93% week-over-week). Our contrarian strategy usually views net-short sentiment as bullish for USD/ JPY . However, the recent decrease in net short positioning relative to long positioning suggests a potential shift. This change in sentiment patterns may indicate an impending downward reversal in USD/JPY prices, despite the overall net-short market position

USD/JPY Daily Price Chart

US Dollar Sentiment Latest – EUR/USD, USD/JPY, and GBP/USD
USD/JPY Mixed
of clients are net long. of clients are net short.
Change in Longs Shorts OI
Daily -2% 2% 0%
Weekly 12% -16% -6%

GBP/USD – Stronger Bearish Outlook

Recent retail trading data indicates that 53.98% of traders have taken long positions on GBP/USD , with long traders outnumbering short traders by a ratio of 1.17 to 1. The number of long positions has increased by 12.28% since yesterday and 21.58% over the past week. Conversely, short positions have decreased by 5.48% since yesterday and 18.64% over the week. Given our contrarian approach to market sentiment, this predominance of long positions suggests a potential continued decline in GBP /USD prices. The current sentiment, combined with recent position changes, strengthens our bearish outlook on GBP/USD.

GBP/USD Daily Price Chart

US Dollar Sentiment Latest – EUR/USD, USD/JPY, and GBP/USD