Range Tests, Risk Shifts & The Psychology Edge Traders Need

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FX Rocket Profits
September 20, 2025

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Post‑FOMC Volatility, USD/JPY’s Range & Tackling Bad Habits

Markets stayed choppy in the wake of the Fed’s cut, with correlations breaking down as traders repositioned. The BOE added fuel with a “dovish hold,” as two members voted to cut, sending sterling lower. Meanwhile, upbeat U.S. jobless claims and Philly Fed data helped the dollar claw back ground, even as gold and oil swung wildly on shifting risk sentiment.

In FX, USD/JPY staged a fakeout — dipping below support before snapping back into its range. With the pair now eyeing resistance near 148.50–148.70, the next move could decide whether it stays trapped sideways or breaks higher.

Beyond the charts, trading psychology takes center stage. Many bad habits — from cutting winners too early to hesitating on valid setups — often stem from one root cause. Identifying and addressing that core issue is the first step toward consistency.

⚡Daily Broad Market Recap – September 18, 2025

  • Correlations broke down post‑FOMC as traders adjusted portfolios.

  • BOE held rates at 4.0% but two members voted to cut, sending GBP lower.

  • U.S. jobless claims (231K vs. 250K f’cast) and Philly Fed index (23.2 vs. 8.0 f’cast) boosted USD.

  • Bitcoin rallied back above $118K after SEC approved generic crypto ETF standards.

🔥USD/JPY Back in Range, Resistance Test Next?

  • After a brief dip below support, USD/JPY snapped back into its 146.50–148.70 range.

  • Price is now testing the top; rejection could send it back to 147.50 or lower.

  • A breakout above 148.70 may target 149.80 or higher.

📊 3 Ways You Can Start Addressing Your Bad Trading Habits

  • Many “bad habits” often trace back to one root issue, like fear of losing.

  • Practical fixes: talk aloud to catch habits in real time, journal thoughts to gain perspective, and step away when impulses take over.

  • Tackling habits takes effort, but it’s the path to consistency.

This issue blends macro volatility with a clean technical setup and a dose of trading psychology. From the BOE’s dovish tilt and USD/JPY’s range test to the practical steps for breaking bad habits, the theme is clear: success comes from adapting to shifting markets while steadily improving your own discipline.

Happy Trading!

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