USDJPY Trading Guide 2026 — Spreads, Sessions & Strategy
US Dollar / Japanese Yen. Trades on US–Japan interest-rate differential. Typical spreads 0.0–0.5 pips raw, ~90–116 pips daily range. Data as of 22 August 2026 — verify current spreads in your platform.
USDJPY at a Glance
What Moves USDJPY
Fed/BoJ policy gap, US yields, BoJ intervention risk, risk sentiment.
USDJPY Correlations
Tracks the US–Japan 10-year yield spread; JPY is a safe haven (inverse to risk assets, Nikkei inverse).
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USDJPY Trading Strategy Notes
Yield-differential trades and carry logic dominate; sudden BoJ intervention can move price 200+ pips in minutes — EAs need hard stops.
Risk Notes
Intervention spikes and yield shocks create gap risk; overnight swap is heavily negative for longs.
Best Sessions for USDJPY
Tokyo session (00:00–08:00 GMT) + US data releases in NY
Full session breakdown: USDJPY session times & hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is USDJPY?
USDJPY is the US Dollar / Japanese Yen pair. Trades on US–Japan interest-rate differential.
What moves USDJPY the most?
Fed/BoJ policy gap, US yields, BoJ intervention risk, risk sentiment.
When is the best time to trade USDJPY?
Tokyo session (00:00–08:00 GMT) + US data releases in NY.
What is the spread on USDJPY?
Representative spreads as of 22 August 2026: 0.0–0.5 pips on raw/ECN accounts and 0.9–1.6 pips on standard accounts. Spreads widen around news and at rollover (21:00–22:00 GMT).
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Data compiled 22 August 2026 from IC Markets product specification sheets, Myfxbook live spread/swap/volatility feeds and public education sources (FOREX.com Academy, BabyPips, FXStreet). Spreads, swaps and daily ranges change continuously — values above are representative, not quotes, and vary by broker. Verify everything in your platform's contract specification window. Educational content only — not financial advice. See our Terms.
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