EUR/USD trades above 1.1800 with positive momentum and modest gains during Asian hours

    by VT Markets
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    Feb 9, 2026
    The EUR/USD pair is currently trading near a flat nine-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), while the 50-day EMA is rising, indicating a positive trend. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 54, which shows that bullish momentum is growing. If the price drops below the nine-day EMA at 1.1822, it may fall to the 50-day EMA around 1.1746. Right now, the pair is around 1.1820 during Asian trading hours, and if the RSI goes above 60, it could signal stronger bullish control. The daily chart analysis shows that the pair remains on an upward trend by staying above the 50-day EMA. The short-term average is above the medium-term average, which supports this trend. If it breaks above the nine-day EMA at 1.1822, it may gain more ground toward 1.2082, the highest point since June 2021. On the other hand, a drop below the short-term average could shift focus to lower support levels, including a three-month low of 1.1578 from January. Today, the Euro has fluctuated against major currencies, standing strong against the British Pound. The percentage change for the EUR against the USD is -0.02%. A heat map shows these changes, with the Euro showing small gains or losses against various currencies. Currently, the EUR/USD pair is balanced, trading near 1.1820. The flat nine-day average indicates consolidation, while the rising 50-day average at 1.1746 acts as a support level. This suggests a slight upward trend, but traders should be ready for sideways movement before a significant breakout. Recent economic data supports a stronger Euro, hinting at a possible upward move. The latest Eurozone inflation figures for January 2026 show a persistent 2.8% year-over-year rate, which is slightly above expectations. This has caused the European Central Bank to adopt a more hawkish stance. In contrast, the U.S. consumer price index has moderated to 3.0%, suggesting that the Federal Reserve might be close to easing its policies. Given this mix of mild bullish sentiment and technical consolidation, a bull call spread could be a good strategy. You might consider buying a call option with a strike price just above the current level, like 1.1850, while simultaneously selling a call with a higher strike, such as 1.2000, for the same expiration date. This strategy limits your risk and allows you to profit from a gradual rise toward the 1.2082 area. It’s important to remember the price action from the second half of 2025, where similar rallies stalled due to a lack of strong economic support. The sharp decline from the peak in July 2025 is a reminder that these levels can attract sellers. This past resistance emphasizes the importance of using defined-risk option strategies rather than holding unhedged long positions. If you’re worried about a potential drop below the key level of 1.1822, buying put options can act as effective insurance. A break of this support level would first target the 50-day average at 1.1746, with the possibility of a deeper slide toward the January low of 1.1578. Purchasing puts with a strike around 1.1700 is a cost-effective way to protect against this downturn. Currently, implied volatility in the currency pair is low, with the Deutsche Bank FX Volatility Index around 6.5. This makes buying options relatively cheap, favoring strategies like the bull call spread or outright buying puts for hedging. In this environment, paying a small premium for protection or directional bets is more appealing than selling options.

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