USD/JPY remains below MA (200) H1

The USD/JPY pair is in a downtrend on the hourly chart today. The price is trading below the MA (200) H1 moving average (144.95), which confirms the predominance of bearish sentiment. Since April 4, there has been a consistent decline in quotations with periods of consolidation and corrections. Attempts to recover above the level of 143.60 were unsuccessful - this resistance continues to restrain price growth. The nearest support is located at the level of 142.05, and at the moment it keeps the price from further decline. The MACD indicator shows negative values, signaling a bearish impulse, although the histogram shows a slight reduction in the negative amplitude, which may indicate a weakening of the downward pressure. However, there is no signal for a reversal yet. In the event of a breakdown of the 142.05 support downwards, a further decline can be expected. Upon a rebound from it, an attempt to return to 143.60 is possible, but the trend still remains downward until the price is fixed above MA (200) H1.

Resistance levels are: 143.60, 144.95, 147.20

Support levels are:  142.05, 141.65, 140.30

The main scenario for the pair's advance implies a breakout of the session low of 142.05 (April 11 low) and a possible decline to 141.65 (Sep 30 low) 

The alternative scenario assumes a breakout of the resistance of 143.60 (April 15 high), an increase to the MA (200) H1 (144.95) and there may be an increase to 147.20 (high of the European session on April 10)