EUR/USD -- March 20, 2026
BEARISHEuro / US Dollar -- OTC / Interbank
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Summary
EUR/USD dropped 85 pips to 1.0760 after the hawkish FOMC dot plot. The dollar surged as markets priced out a second rate cut for 2026. The move was swift and largely one-directional. EUR/USD found temporary support at 1.0760, which aligns with the February swing low.
Trading Notes
85-pip drop in 20 minutes. The FOMC reaction was 2 standard deviations above the expected move.
1.0760 aligns with the February low. This is a decision level -- break or bounce.
US 10Y yield jumped to 4.52%, the highest since January. Yield differentials favor the dollar.
Eurozone-US rate differential widened by 15bps. Fundamental backdrop now bearish for EUR/USD.
Prop Firm Warnings
If you were long EUR/USD during FOMC, an 85-pip loss on 1 standard lot is $850. On many accounts, this exceeds the daily loss limit.
FTMO equity-based daily loss: if you had open EUR/USD longs during the announcement, your equity drawdown counts even if you did not close.
Do not attempt to catch the falling knife. Wait for the pair to form a base before entering long.
Suggested Strategy
Do not trade EUR/USD during 1:45-3:30 PM ET. After the dust settles, short rallies to 1.0800-1.0830 with stops at 1.0850. Target 1.0730. Alternatively, wait for a daily close below 1.0760 to confirm the bearish breakdown.
News Impact
| Event | Impact | Time |
|---|---|---|
| FOMC Rate Decision + Dot Plot | high | 2:00 PM ET |
| FOMC Press Conference | high | 2:30 PM ET |
Key Levels
| Level | Price |
|---|---|
| R1 | 1.0860 |
| R2 | 1.0830 |
| R3 | 1.0800 |
| PIVOT | 1.0780 |
| S1 | 1.0760 |
| S2 | 1.0730 |
| S3 | 1.0700 |
Risk Level
high
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