Published:March 18, 2026

⚡Trading Ideas for March 18, 2026

Margarita Spanou
Written byMargarita Spanou

Disclaimer: The following ideas are provided for educational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice and come with no guarantees.

Event risk (major): FOMC decision day. Expect sharp moves, wider spreads, and false breaks—prefer confirmation (break + close / reclaim) and avoid chasing spikes.

Indicative prices (approx.): EUR/USD ~ 1.1531, GBP/USD ~ 1.3341, USD/JPY ~ 158.95; BTC/USD ~ 74,199, ETH/USD ~ 2,329.9, SOL/USD ~ 94.26.

1) EUR/USD — Breakdown Sell Below 1.1490

  • Bias: Bearish only on confirmation.
  • Entry trigger: Break and close below 1.1490.
  • Suggested stop-loss: Above 1.1545.
  • Potential targets: 1.1425, then 1.1375.
  • Risk note: If price quickly reclaims 1.1490, step aside (possible false break).

2) GBP/USD — Sell Rejection Near 1.3425–1.3450

  • Bias: Tactical bearish if upside momentum fades at resistance.
  • Entry trigger: Push into 1.3425–1.3450 followed by a bearish close back below 1.3415.
  • Suggested stop-loss: Above 1.3520.
  • Potential targets: 1.3330, then 1.3265.
  • Risk note: A clean break and hold above 1.3450 invalidates the short idea.

3) USD/JPY — Sell Rejection Near 159.60–159.90

  • Bias: Tactical bearish if the rally stalls at resistance.
  • Entry trigger: Spike into 159.60–159.90 then a bearish close back below 159.35.
  • Suggested stop-loss: Above 160.45.
  • Potential targets: 158.55, then 157.80.
  • Risk note: JPY pairs can wick hard on Fed headlines—wait for a clean close.

4) BTC/USD — Breakout Buy Above 75,200

  • Bias: Neutral-to-bullish on confirmation.
  • Entry trigger: Break and close above 75,200.
  • Suggested stop-loss: Below 73,400.
  • Potential targets: 77,900, then 80,400.
  • Risk note: If it fails back below 75,200 quickly, treat it as a false breakout.

5) ETH/USD — Breakout Buy Above 2,380

  • Bias: Neutral-to-bullish on confirmation.
  • Entry trigger: Break and close above 2,380.
  • Suggested stop-loss: Below 2,285.
  • Potential targets: 2,480, then 2,585.
  • Risk note: Avoid chasing—wait for a confirmed close above the level.

6) SOL/USD — Breakdown Sell Below 92.40

  • Bias: Bearish only on confirmation.
  • Entry trigger: Break and close below 92.40.
  • Suggested stop-loss: Above 95.30.
  • Potential targets: 89.10, then 86.70.
  • Risk note: Alts can reverse fast—keep risk tight.

Important: Confirm setups with your own analysis and apply strict risk management. Forex and crypto trading involve substantial risk.