Carrying USDJPY higher-timeframe levels down to M1 execution
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2026 6:14 pm
Higher-timeframe levels give context. M1 gives precise entries. Connecting them on USDJPY works best with a simple, repeatable method.
A process:
1. Daily chart: mark previous day high, low, close. Mark any obvious multi-day swing levels.
2. H1 chart: mark the Asia session high and low, plus any clear H1 swing points.
3. M15: note the current structure. Trending or ranging?
4. M1: wait for price to reach a marked level, then look for an entry pattern (rejection, break and retest, etc.).
Key point: levels are marked before the session. Drawing new levels on M1 during the session leads to seeing levels everywhere.
USDJPY specifics:
- Round numbers (e.g. 150.00, 152.00) often matter more on USDJPY than on EURUSD, partly due to options and official commentary.
- Asia levels carry more weight on yen pairs than on European pairs.
- Levels are cleaner during Tokyo and London than in late NY.
How many levels do you mark before a session? Five? Ten? More?
A process:
1. Daily chart: mark previous day high, low, close. Mark any obvious multi-day swing levels.
2. H1 chart: mark the Asia session high and low, plus any clear H1 swing points.
3. M15: note the current structure. Trending or ranging?
4. M1: wait for price to reach a marked level, then look for an entry pattern (rejection, break and retest, etc.).
Key point: levels are marked before the session. Drawing new levels on M1 during the session leads to seeing levels everywhere.
USDJPY specifics:
- Round numbers (e.g. 150.00, 152.00) often matter more on USDJPY than on EURUSD, partly due to options and official commentary.
- Asia levels carry more weight on yen pairs than on European pairs.
- Levels are cleaner during Tokyo and London than in late NY.
How many levels do you mark before a session? Five? Ten? More?