USDCAD US Dollar/Canadian Dollar

USDCAD Asian Session Report - 2026-01-12

Session Asian Session
Date January 12, 2026
Bias
πŸ”΄ Short
Confidence Moderate

Session Snapshot

  • Open: 1.39020
  • High: 1.39180
  • Low: 1.38650
  • Close: 1.38774
  • MCM State: Markdown (trending down)
  • Volume Context: Low (Asian session for CAD pairs)
  • News Catalyst: USD weakness (DXY -0.35%) and stable oil prices supporting CAD strength

Fundamental Drivers

USD/CAD declining as USD weakness outweighs commodity dynamics. DXY down 0.35% while WTI crude stable. Pair down 3.79% YoY reflecting CAD resilience despite economic headwinds. Low Asian session volume creating controlled descent. Watching for Canadian data releases during NY session for directional catalysts.

News Risk Assessment

  • Event Risk: None
  • Impact: No Canadian or major US events during Asian hours
  • Action: Safe to trade; anticipate range-bound action until NY session brings volume and potential catalysts

Supply/Demand Zones

Demand Zones

Zone Range Status Strength
D1 1.38300-1.38500 Fresh Strong
D2 1.37800-1.38000 Fresh Very Strong
D3 1.37200-1.37400 Tested Moderate

Supply Zones

Zone Range Status Strength
S1 1.39300-1.39500 Fresh Strong
S2 1.39800-1.40000 Tested Moderate
S3 1.40500-1.40700 Fresh Strong

Support/Resistance Matrix

Level Type Price Strength Distance
R3 Psychological 1.40000 Very Strong +0.9%
R2 Supply Zone 1.39500 Strong +0.5%
R1 Session High 1.39180 Moderate +0.3%
Current - 1.38774 - -
S1 Session Low 1.38650 Moderate -0.1%
S2 Demand Zone 1.38300 Strong -0.3%
S3 Major Support 1.37800 Very Strong -0.7%

Liquidity Hunt Map

  • Buy-Stop Clusters: Above 1.39300 (supply zone), above 1.39500 (resistance)
  • Sell-Stop Clusters: Below 1.38300 (demand zone), below 1.38000 (psychological)
  • Recent Sweeps: None in low-volume Asian session
  • Next Target: Possible hunt to 1.38300-1.38500 demand zone before London open positioning

Fear Factor Meter

FEAR [πŸ”΄πŸ”΄πŸŸ πŸŸ πŸŸ‘πŸŸ’πŸŸ’βšͺβšͺβšͺ] GREED
                      β–²
              Score: 6/10 β€” Cautiously Bullish

Inputs: DXY=98.89 (weak supporting CAD), oil prices stable, low conviction due to thin volume

Directional Bias

  • Bias: Short
  • Confidence: Moderate
  • Rationale: Markdown phase with USD/CAD trending lower on USD weakness. Fresh demand at 1.38300-1.38500 represents next downside target. Low Asian volume reducing conviction, but bearish structure favors selling rallies toward 1.39000-1.39300.

Action Zones

| Setup | Entry | Trigger | TP1 | TP2 | SL |
|-------|-------|---------|-----|-----|----||
| πŸ”΄ Short | 1.39000-1.39100 | Bearish rejection near resistance | 1.38650 | 1.38350 | 1.39250 |
| 🟒 Long | 1.38300-1.38450 | Bullish rejection from D1 demand | 1.38750 | 1.39100 | 1.38200 |
| πŸ”΄ Short | 1.39300-1.39450 | Bearish engulfing at S1 supply | 1.38900 | 1.38500 | 1.39600 |

Momentum View

"Markdown phase favors shorts from 1.39000-1.39300 resistance, likely to test 1.38300 demand. IF Canadian data disappoints β†’ probable break toward 1.37800 support. IF oil prices surge on supply concerns β†’ possible reversal to 1.39500 supply. Risk-reward favors selling strength in current structure."