The USD/CAD pair extended gains for a second straight session Wednesday, trading around 1.3940 during European market hours after breaking through a critical technical confluence near 1.3900. The pair has now moved above the upper boundary of a descending channel, signaling a potential bullish reversal in trend.
Technical analysts note the pair is now eyeing the 50-day exponential moving average as the next upside target following this breakout. The move represents a significant shift in momentum for the currency pair, which had been trading within a downward channel pattern.
Traders focused on the Canadian dollar should monitor whether the pair can sustain levels above the 1.3900 confluence zone, as this breakout confirmation could attract additional buying interest. The development comes amid ongoing volatility in commodity currencies and broader dollar strength dynamics.
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Short-term traders should watch for sustained closes above 1.3900 to confirm the bullish reversal, with the 50-day EMA presenting the next key resistance level for position planning.
Source: FXStreet