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Support & Resistance Bounce Strategy for CAD/JPY

The complete playbook for running a support & resistance bounce setup on CAD/JPY — when it works, when it fails, and how to size your risk.

Reviewed by the Candleread desk · Updated 2026-04-09

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The short answer

The support & resistance bounce strategy applied to CAD/JPY typically targets a 1:2–1:3 risk-to-reward ratio with a hold time of 1–48 hours. CAD/JPY is a minor pair with a 1.8-pip spread and 80-pip average daily range, which gives adequate range for most setups. Best timeframes for this combination: H1, H4, D1.

How Support & Resistance Bounce Works on CAD/JPY

Identify levels where price has reversed 2+ times historically. When price approaches that level again, watch for rejection (long wick, engulfing candle). Enter in the direction of the bounce. Applied to CAD/JPY: Correlates with both crude oil and equity risk appetite. Moves on BoC/BoJ divergence. Decent volatility for swing trading setups. Enter when price bounces off a well-tested support or resistance level. The simplest and most reliable setup in trading.

Support & Resistance Bounce Rules for CAD/JPY

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    Step 1

    Mark S/R levels with 2+ historical touches on H4 or D1

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    Step 2

    Wait for price to approach the level

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    Step 3

    Look for a rejection signal (pin bar, long wick, engulfing)

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    Step 4

    Enter on the candle close after rejection

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    Step 5

    Stop: 10–20 pips beyond the level

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    Step 6

    Target: 2–3x stop distance or the opposite level

Best Conditions

Works in both trending and range-bound markets. The more times a level has been tested, the stronger the expected bounce. For CAD/JPY specifically, the best session is the New York session + Asian session. Trade during that window for tightest spreads and deepest liquidity.

When This Setup Fails

Fails when the level finally breaks (every level breaks eventually). Always use a stop — a 'bounce' that breaks through becomes a breakout against you. On CAD/JPY, also watch out for major economic releases that override technical setups — check the calendar before entering.

Key Numbers

The math for running support & resistance bounce on CAD/JPY:

  • Typical R:R: 1:2–1:3
  • Hold time: 1–48 hours
  • Best timeframes: H1, H4, D1
  • CAD/JPY spread: 1.8 pips
  • CAD/JPY daily range: 80 pips
  • Difficulty: beginner

Key takeaways

  • Support & Resistance Bounce on CAD/JPY: 1:2–1:3 R:R, hold time 1–48 hours
  • Best timeframes: H1, H4, D1
  • CAD/JPY spread (1.8 pips) — factor it into stop distance
  • Trade during New York session + Asian session for best conditions
  • Risk 1% per trade, always — the calculator does the sizing

Frequently asked

Does support & resistance bounce work on CAD/JPY?+
Yes — CAD/JPY is a minor pair with 80-pip average daily range and 1.8-pip spreads, which makes it well-suited for support & resistance bounce.
What timeframe should I use for support & resistance bounce on CAD/JPY?+
The best timeframes for support & resistance bounce are H1, H4, D1. On CAD/JPY, the New York session + Asian session provides the most volume and tightest spreads for this setup.
What risk-to-reward should I target?+
Support & Resistance Bounce typically targets 1:2–1:3 R:R with a hold time of 1–48 hours. On CAD/JPY, the 80-pip daily range gives you enough room to hit these targets during the right session.
Is support & resistance bounce good for beginners?+
Yes. Support & Resistance Bounce is one of the more beginner-friendly strategies. The rules are clear, the setups are visual, and the risk management is straightforward. CAD/JPY is a solid pair to practice it on.

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