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Intraday Harmonic Trading Setups — CADJPY, EURGBP, GBPUSD (Before → After)

  • Sep 2, 2025
  • 3 min read

Updated: Sep 10, 2025

Intraday Harmonic Trading Setups: Mastering the XABCD Patterns


We started the week slow and selective—then London open lit up our intraday harmonic trading setups: CADJPY launched from the PCZ to Targets, and EURGBP/GBPUSD followed with quick, clean tags.

📌 Pattern Overview

  • What this is: A concise multi-asset recap for intraday harmonic trading setups, posted in the Trade Chart Patterns Like The Pros — Intraday Ideas stream for members.

  • How to read it: Each asset shows BEFORE (pre-trigger) and AFTER (follow-through) charts with exact placement instructions.


CADJPY (1H) – ABCD/PRZ Long (London Open → Targets)

CADJPY 1H ABCD bullish completion at PCZ 106.89–106.97 with London open rally to targets.

🔑 Key Levels

  • PCZ: 106.890 (100%) – 106.965 (78.6%)

  • Sweep: D = 106.815

  • Targets: T1 107.252 (78.6%), T2 107.371 (100%), T3 107.522 (127.2%), Stretch 107.715 (161.8%)


📐 Technical Confirmation

  • Harmonic completion into PCZ + rejection wick; swift reclaim of the zone into London open.


⚡️ Price Action & Trade Setup

  • Long from PCZ hold; add on break-and-hold above ~107.05.

  • London volatility carried the move directly to T2, with continuation room toward 127.2–161.8%.


CADJPY (1H) – ABCD/PRZ Long

CADJPY 1H pre-trigger pullback into PCZ 106.89–106.97 before London open.

🧠 Market Sentiment

  • JPY softness at session open supported continuation.


📊 Next Potential Movements

  • Above 107.52 keeps 161.8% (107.715) in play; loss of 107.05 risks a full PCZ retest.


🛡 Risk Management

  • Initial stop under sweep low (~106.78–106.80).

  • Scale at T1/T2; BE after ~1R; leave runner for 127.2–161.8%.


🚀 Conclusion & Final Insight

  • Textbook PRZ defense + session timing = fast follow-through.


EURGBP (1H) – Double Drive Bullish @ PCZ 0.8644

EURGBP 1H progression from PCZ 0.8644 toward 0.8661–0.8675 harmonic targets.

🔑 Key Levels

  • PCZ: 0.8640–0.8648 (anchor 0.86444)

  • Drive/Sweep: D 0.86377 beneath B 0.86478; C 0.86710

  • Targets: T1 0.86609 (100%), T2 0.86672 (127.2%), T3 0.86752 (161.8%); Stretch 0.86904–0.86984


📐 Technical Confirmation

  • Double-drive pressure into D, reclaim of 0.8644, and a clean higher low.


⚡️ Price Action & Trade Setup

  • Long on hold above 0.8644; add on clean break of 0.8650.

  • Scale T1/T2, leave runner toward T3/stretch if momentum persists.


EURGBP (1H) – Double Drive Bullish

EURGBP 1H Double Drive with D sweep to 0.86377 and reclaim of 0.8644 PCZ.

🧠 Market Sentiment

  • Defensive GBP tone intraday; EUR bid on absorption of dips.


📊 Next Potential Movements

  • Above 0.8675 opens 0.8690–0.8698; failure back below 0.8640 invalidates.


🛡 Risk Management

  • Stop < 0.8637, ≤1% risk; BE after ~1R.


🚀 Conclusion & Final Insight

  • Classic Double Drive: sweep, reclaim, go. Patience at the PCZ pays.


GBPUSD (2H) – Bearish ABCD @ PRZ 1.3529–1.3552

GBPUSD 2H rejection at PRZ 1.3529–1.3552 (EL 1.35292, ST 1.35516) with measured targets plotted.

🔑 Key Levels

  • PRZ: 1.3529–1.3552 (EL 1.35292, ST 1.35516, D 1.35497)

  • Targets: T1 1.34654 (100%), T2 1.34425 (127.2%), T3 1.34133 (161.8%)


📐 Technical Confirmation

  • Full ABCD projection into PRZ with rejection wicks under ST; lower high below EL.


⚡️ Price Action & Trade Setup

  • Short on retest/failure below EL 1.35292; add below 1.3500.

  • Scale T1/T2; runner for T3 if momentum accelerates.


GBPUSD (2H) – Bearish ABCD

GBPUSD 2H Bearish ABCD approaching PRZ 1.3529–1.3552, pre-trigger view.

🧠 Market Sentiment

  • USD bid tone; GBP momentum fading at measured completion.


📊 Next Potential Movements

  • Sustained trade below 1.3480 keeps 127.2–161.8% targets active; reclaim > 1.3552 cancels shorts.


🛡 Risk Management

  • Hard stop > 1.3553, ≤1% risk; BE after ~1R.


🚀 Conclusion & Final Insight

  • Let the PRZ + rejection define risk. When the level holds, targets come quickly.


📍 Hashtags

HarmonicTrading IntradaySetups ABCD DoubleDrive PRZ PCZ CADJPY EURGBP GBPUSD LondonOpen TradeChartPatternsLikeThePros



Additional Insights on Harmonic Patterns


Harmonic patterns are essential tools for traders. They help identify potential reversal points in the market. Understanding these patterns can significantly enhance your trading strategy.


What Are Harmonic Patterns?


Harmonic patterns are price formations that follow specific Fibonacci ratios. These patterns include the ABCD, Bat, Gartley, and Butterfly formations. Each pattern has its unique characteristics and trading setups.


Why Use Harmonic Patterns?


Using harmonic patterns allows traders to anticipate market movements. They provide clear entry and exit points. This clarity can lead to more confident trading decisions.


How to Identify Harmonic Patterns


Identifying harmonic patterns requires practice. Start by looking for the key points in the price action. Use Fibonacci retracement and extension tools to confirm your analysis.


Conclusion


Mastering harmonic patterns can elevate your trading game. They offer a structured approach to understanding market dynamics. With practice, you can trade smarter and more confidently.


“Selection is your edge multiplier—time the confluence, then let the session do the running.”
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