In this article, we are drawing Pitchfork channels on USDCAD
On the monthly USDCAD chart, we can see that the pair is in a downside sideways Pitchfork channel. The pair is trading around the 1.3000 level. In the previous month we had a break above the long-term falling trend line 1.3000 level which is now on the retest. The 1.3000-1.3050 zone needs to hold for a n upside extension into the 1.3500 and higher.
Using Andrews Pitchfork tool hint: to plot Andrew’s Pitchfork on a chart, first look for three consecutive big highs or lows at the asset’s price. These key points are highlighted in the chart below.
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We have used the combination of the top-down trading analysis and the Andrews Pitchfork channels to get to a trading entry stop loss levels and targets. On the daily chart, there is a new uptrend Pitchfork channel that could lead to a test of the median Pitchfork channel line 1.3400 level. Any possible dip into the 1.3000-1.3050 could be used for a long trade entry. If you go long , place the stop loss below the 1.3000 level and target the median Pitchfork channel line 1.3400 level at least. A break above the 1.3150 level would give a higher probability long trade entries.