NZD/JPY Eyes Breakout Above 88.00 as Bulls Target Yearly Highs

NZD/JPY Eyes Breakout Above 88.00 as Bulls Target Yearly Highs

The NZD/JPY pair surged past key resistance, gaining over 1% to trade at 87.69, after bouncing from a daily low near 86.56. With bulls firmly in control, the next upside targets include the 88.00 psychological level, the 89.71 year-to-date (YTD) high, and potentially the 90.00 handle.

Technical Analysis: NZD/JPY Approaches Critical Resistance

The pair is now testing the May 13 daily high of 87.73, a level that, if broken, could open the door to more bullish momentum.

• The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently hovering near 60, suggesting bulls are pausing after a strong push higher.
• This flattening in RSI may hint at a short-term consolidation before further gains.

Despite this brief stall, technical indicators favor a bullish continuation, with the path of least resistance pointing upward.

Key Resistance Levels to Watch

1. 88.00 – immediate psychological and technical resistance
2. 89.00 – minor barrier ahead of the YTD high
3. 89.71 – year-to-date high
4. 90.00 – major psychological level

Support is seen near the previous resistance-turned-support around 87.00, and deeper near 86.56, today’s session low.

Conclusion

With bullish momentum intact and technicals aligning in favor of further upside, NZD/JPY traders may find fresh opportunities if the pair breaks and sustains above the 88.00 level. A successful breakout could set the stage for testing the 89.71 YTD high, with the 90.00 level next in focus.

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