The AUDUSD moved below a key swing area between 0.6896 and 0.69088 yesterday, shifting the bias more to the downside. That break gave sellers more control and opened the door for further downside probing.In the early Asian session, the pair extended lower to 0.68707, but buyers stepped in, triggering a snapback rally. That rebound pushed the price back toward the broken swing zone, reaching 0.6912โjust a few pips above the top of the areaโbut the move lacked follow-through. Sellers leaned once again, defending the prior support-now-resistance zone and rotating the price back lower.In early North American trading, the pair has remained mostly below the 0.6896โ0.69088 zone, keeping the sellers in control. However, downside momentum has stalled somewhat, with the session low at 0.68707 holding for now. That creates a near-term battleground.What next?If sellers can break and stay below 0.68707, the focus shifts to the 61.8% retracement at 0.68603 (from the December low to the March high). That level is a key technical target. A move below it would increase the bearish tilt and open the door to a more extended decline, where support becomes less defined and more momentum-driven.On the topside, buyers would need to push the price back above 0.69088 to start neutralizing the bearish bias. Absent that move, rallies are likely to be viewed as selling opportunities.In the video above, I walk through the AUDUSD technicals and highlight the key levels that are defining riskโand the next directional move.
This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.
๐ก DMK Insight
The AUDUSD’s drop below 0.69088 signals a bearish shift, and here’s why that matters: Breaking through that swing area gives sellers the upper hand, suggesting we could see further declines. The recent low of 0.68707 indicates a potential support level, but if it fails, we might see a test of even lower levels. This movement aligns with broader market trends where the USD is gaining strength amid economic uncertainty, particularly with upcoming data releases that could influence interest rate expectations. Traders should keep an eye on the 0.6850 mark as a critical level; a breach could accelerate selling pressure. On the flip side, if buyers manage to reclaim the 0.69088 area, it could signal a short-term reversal, but that seems less likely given the current momentum. Watch for volatility in the Asian session as market participants react to any news or economic indicators. The immediate focus should be on how the pair behaves around these key levels, as they will dictate short-term trading strategies.
๐ฎ Takeaway
Watch for AUDUSD to hold below 0.69088; a drop below 0.6850 could trigger further selling pressure.



