Simple Price Action Strategy on USD/ CHF: 0.80000 the Key Ceiling for USD/CHF Sell?

Ruffy Grant B. Capacio - Technical Trading Analyst

2026-04-06 08:29:41

Key Takeaways:

  • Trend Direction: The overall market structure remains heavily bearish across multiple timeframes.
  • Key Resistance: Sellers are actively defending the 0.79927 to 0.80307 zone near the 0.80000 ceiling.
  • Trade Target: If a clear rejection occurs, the potential downside target rests just above 0.79300.
  • Patience Wins: Only enter the trade when daily or weekly candlesticks confirm clear seller control.

USD/CHF Price Action Narrative? 

Price on the weekly chart is currently reacting at a key resistance zone between 0.79927 - 0.80307, forming a potential lower high. The rejection from this area suggests that sellers are actively defending this level. 

Looking at the weekly, daily, and H4 timeframes, the overall market structure remains bearish. This is supported by: 

  • Price respecting lower highs  
  • Weak upward moves into resistance  
  • Strong bearish reactions after rejection  

This indicates that the recent move upward is likely a pullback, not a full trend reversal. This analysis is based purely on simple price action. 

Basic Idea of the Setup: 

  • Market Direction: The trend is bearish  
  • Key Levels: Focus on resistance zones where price previously reacted  
  • Price Reaction: Watch how price behaves at those levels (reject, break, or stall)  
  • Confirmation: Only enter trades when price clearly supports your idea 

Simple price action strategy is about understanding what the market is doing and waiting patiently for confirmation before taking a trade.

What is USD/CHF is Showing Using Simple Technical Price Action Outlook? 

Weekly Chart Price Action Analysis. Weekly Candle Stick Rejection at Weekly Resistance Zone

Price action analysis often the reliable source to identify higher low structures, making it essential to analyze the market from a broader perspective. focus on the following: 

Identifying market structure (higher highs vs. lower lows)  

  • On the weekly timeframe, USD/CHF is forming its potential final pullback and retest within a higher low structure on the weekly resistance zone at 0.79927 - 0.80307

Marking support and resistance zones  

  • On the weekly timeframe, shown in the previous weekly candle stick chart, price always had always rejects on the key weekly resistance zone at 0.79927 - 0.80307

Observe bullish or bearish candlestick confirmations  

  • On the weekly timeframe, a reversal wick candlestick pattern has formed. This is a signal that often suggests the market may start moving downward, indicating a possible shift from bullish to bearish momentum. 

While this timeframe is not intended for precise trade entries, it provides a clear bird’s-eye view of market direction and highlights where institutional and the big whales in the market may be positioning. 

What is the USD/CHF Daily Chart Showing Us Using Simple Price Action Outlook? 

Daily Chart Price Action Analysis. Daily Candle stick Rejection on Weekly Resistance Zone

USD/CHF or any forex pairs also tends to respect lower high, lower low structures on daily chart, use this also for:  

Identify overall market structure (higher highs vs. lower lows)  

  • On the daily timeframe, USD/CHF may be forming its potential final retest within the potential low high structure retesting the strong weekly resistance zone. 

Marking support and resistance zones  

  • On the daily timeframe, there is no resistance plotted but price is showing rejections and weekly resistance zone. 

Observe bullish or bearish candlestick confirmations  

  • Daily candle stick rejection is forming in weekly resistance zone, this confirmation indicates sellers are in control.

Simple View on How we Trade This USD/CHF Setup? 

Key Levels to Watch 

Resistance Zone (Retest): 

  • Weekly: 0.79927 - 0.80307 

Target Price 

  • 0.79300 

Potential Anticipation 

  • Trend Continuation Anticipation: Price is currently retesting weekly resistance zone, USD/CHF could give us a proper entry and healthy risk: reward/ ratio and possibly target a little bit above 0.79300. 

What Potential Red Folder Events Can Affect The Trade on USD/CHF?

Key upcoming and recent high-impact events influencing USD/CHF include: 

  • ISM Services PMI (Mon) – Measures how strong the services sector is (business activity, demand). 
  • FOMC Meeting Minutes (Thu) – Notes from the Fed’s meeting, showing future interest rate plans. 
  • Core PCE (Thu) – The Fed’s main inflation measure (excludes food & energy). 
  • Final GDP (Thu) – The Fed’s main inflation measure (excludes food & energy). 
  • Unemployment Claims (Thu) – Number of people applying for jobless benefits (labor health). 
  • CPI (Fri) – Measures inflation (cost of living); biggest driver of USD moves. 

These red-folder events continue to dictate short-term volatility and directional conviction. 

Final Take 

So, what’s the plan? 

Basically, we don’t rush. 

We wait and see how price reacts at this zone. 

If price starts showing weak pushes up or clear rejection, that’s our signal that sellers are stepping back in. 

From there, the idea is simple: 

We wait for the market to come to us. If it doesn’t give the setup we’re anticipating, then there’s simply no trade; simple as that! 

At the end of the day, it’s not about guessing where price will go; it’s about letting price show its hand first, then reacting to it. 

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Disclaimer:  
Trading forex and derivative instruments involves substantial risk and may not be suitable for all individuals. Only use funds that you are prepared to lose. It is important to understand how these markets work and the risks involved before trading, and to seek independent financial advice if needed. All market analysis and insights shared are intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. March 30, 2026 

Auteur

Ruffy is a disciplined trader specializing in FX and cryptocurrency markets. Since beginning his trading journey in 2023, he has developed an approach that combines technical analysis, focusing on price action and market structure, with fundamental analysis. He has successfully passed multiple proprietary trading firm challenges and continuously refines his strategies through backtesting and live market experience.

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