The EUR/USD experienced a sharp sell-off today, cascading from a high near the converged 100 and 200-hour moving averages (1.1786) down to a session low of 1.1671. While fundamental drivers sparked the volatility, the price action is currently being defined by a high-stakes tug-of-war between two major technical levels.
The Support Zone: 200-Day Moving Average
The primary downside target remains the 200-day moving average at 1.16627. This level has historically been a “line in the sand” for trend reversals:
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January 2026: Price bottomed at the 200-day MA before rallying from 1.1572 up to 1.2081.
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March 2025: A similar touch of this average preceded a massive leg higher from 1.07292 to 1.1829
Traders are using this level as a low-risk trade definer. As long as the pair holds above the 200-day MA, the structural bullish bias remains intact. A sustained break below, however, would signal a significant shift in favor of the bears.
The Pivot: 100-Day Moving Average
The immediate “barometer” for continued intraday strength off of the 200 day moving average is the 100-day moving average at 1.16943.
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Current Action: After dipping to 1.1671, buyers stepped in to push the price back above this 100-day marker.
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The Bullish Case: If the price can maintain a foothold above 1.16943, the bullish bias increases. This would open the door for a recovery toward the next swing resistance zone between 1.1726 and 1.1742.
The Bottom Line
Buyers are currently attempting to defend the 100-day MA to avoid a full test of the critical 200-day support.
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Stay Above 1.1694: Favors a recovery toward 1.1742.
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Drop Below 1.1662: Signals a breakdown and a shift toward a bearish regime.
Watch these two levels closely—they are currently the primary map for both buyers and sellers.
This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.