บทวิเคราะห์ทางเทคนิคของ EUR/USD: ระดับสำคัญและรูปแบบการซื้อขายสำหรับเดือนเมษายน 2026

Current Market Structure

The EUR/USD currency pair has been one of the most actively traded instruments in global foreign exchange markets during Q1 2026, with daily turnover averaging approximately $380 billion according to CLS settlement data. The pair is currently trading at 1.0920, having established a well-defined ascending channel since the January low of 1.0640. Understanding the technical structure at play is essential for traders looking to identify high-probability setups in the weeks ahead.

The broader macro context for EUR/USD is one of policy convergence between the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. With the Fed holding rates at 3.75% and the ECB at 3.25%, the 50 basis point differential is the narrowest since 2021. This convergence has been a primary driver of euro strength, as the carry trade advantage of holding dollar-denominated assets continues to diminish. For background, see Federal Reserve.

Weekly Chart Analysis

On the weekly timeframe, EUR/USD is trading above both its 50-week and 200-week moving averages for the first time since mid-2024. The 50-week moving average, currently at 1.0780, crossed above the 200-week average at 1.0720 in March, forming a golden cross that technical analysts view as a bullish structural signal.

The weekly RSI(14) reads 58, indicating positive but not overbought momentum. Historically, readings between 55 and 65 on the weekly RSI have been associated with sustainable uptrends in EUR/USD, as opposed to readings above 70 which often precede corrective pullbacks.

The weekly MACD histogram has been positive for eight consecutive weeks, with the signal line maintaining a clear upward trajectory. This suggests that the medium-term trend remains firmly bullish, and any short-term pullbacks should be viewed as potential buying opportunities rather than signs of trend reversal.

Ichimoku cloud analysis on the weekly chart shows price trading above the cloud, with the Tenkan-sen (1.0870) above the Kijun-sen (1.0810). The future cloud is also bullish, confirming the positive trend bias across multiple Japanese technical analysis components.

Daily Chart Patterns and Key Levels

The daily chart reveals a series of higher highs and higher lows that define the current ascending channel. The channel support line connects the January 15 low (1.0640) with the March 3 low (1.0750) and currently sits at approximately 1.0830. The channel resistance line runs through the February 14 high (1.0920) and the March 28 high (1.0980), currently positioned near 1.1000.

Key horizontal support levels on the daily chart include:

• 1.0870 — Previous swing high from March 15 that has been retested as support on two occasions
• 1.0830 — Ascending channel support and coincident with the 50-day moving average
• 1.0780 — Major structural level that served as resistance throughout February
• 1.0720 — 200-day moving average and major psychological level

Key horizontal resistance levels include:

• 1.0950 — March high that was rejected with a bearish engulfing candle
• 1.1000 — Major psychological level and ascending channel resistance
• 1.1080 — September 2024 high that represents the next major structural resistance

Intraday Trading Setups

For intraday traders operating on the 4-hour and 1-hour timeframes, several high-probability setups are developing. The London session open (07:00 GMT) consistently produces the highest liquidity and most reliable price action for EUR/USD, making it the optimal trading window for directional moves.

Setup 1: Channel Support Bounce

When price approaches the 1.0830-1.0850 zone during a pullback, look for bullish candlestick patterns (morning star, bullish engulfing, or hammer) on the 1-hour timeframe as confirmation of support. Entry on the close of the confirming candle with a stop loss 30 pips below the reversal candle low and a target at 1.0950 provides a 2:1 risk-reward ratio.

Setup 2: Break and Retest of 1.0950

If price breaks cleanly above 1.0950 on strong volume, wait for a retest of the broken resistance as support. The confirmation signal is a bullish rejection candle (long lower wick) at the 1.0950 level on the 4-hour chart. Target the 1.1000 psychological level with a stop below 1.0920.

Setup 3: Range Fade at 1.1000

The 1.1000 level is likely to produce significant selling pressure on the first test. If price approaches this level with extended RSI readings above 70 on the 4-hour chart, a bearish candlestick pattern (evening star, bearish engulfing) provides a high-probability short entry targeting a return to 1.0920 with a tight stop above 1.1030.

Fundamental Catalysts to Monitor

Several high-impact economic releases over the next two weeks have the potential to override technical patterns and trigger impulsive moves in EUR/USD:

• April 14 — Eurozone Industrial Production (expected +0.3% m/m)
• April 17 — ECB Interest Rate Decision (expected hold at 3.25%)
• April 17 — US Retail Sales (expected +0.4% m/m)
• April 22 — Eurozone PMI Flash (expected 51.2 composite)
• April 22 — US PMI Flash (expected 52.0 composite)

The ECB decision on April 17 is the most significant risk event. While no rate change is expected, the statement and press conference will provide guidance on the ECB’s assessment of eurozone growth and inflation. Any hawkish surprise would likely push EUR/USD decisively above the 1.0950 resistance, while a dovish lean could trigger a retest of the 1.0830 support zone. For background, see U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Risk Management for Forex Traders

Position sizing on EUR/USD should be calibrated to account for average daily range, which has been approximately 70 pips over the past month. Using a risk model that limits exposure to 1-2% of account equity per trade, a trader with a $50,000 account should risk $500-1,000 per trade. With a typical stop loss of 30-40 pips, this translates to a position size of approximately 1.5-2.5 standard lots.

Correlation analysis is important for portfolio-level risk management. EUR/USD currently has a 0.75 positive correlation with GBP/USD and a -0.82 negative correlation with USD/CHF. Holding simultaneous positions in highly correlated pairs effectively doubles exposure to dollar moves, a risk that should be explicitly managed through position sizing adjustments.

The volatility smile in EUR/USD options is currently skewed toward puts (downside protection), with 25-delta risk reversals trading at -0.3 volatility points. This indicates that the options market assigns a slightly higher probability to downside moves, which contrasts with the bullish technical picture. This divergence between spot technicals and options positioning is worth monitoring as a potential leading indicator of sentiment shifts.

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This section covers current market structure. The key takeaway is to understand the underlying mechanics and the associated risks before acting, and to size any exposure conservatively.

What should I know about weekly chart analysis?

This section covers weekly chart analysis. The key takeaway is to understand the underlying mechanics and the associated risks before acting, and to size any exposure conservatively.

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This section covers daily chart patterns and key levels. The key takeaway is to understand the underlying mechanics and the associated risks before acting, and to size any exposure conservatively.

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