EURUSD Elliott Wave Analysis: Wave 4 Bounce Before Further Downside

Introduction

EURUSD Elliott Wave Forecast: EURUSD remains within an important larger Elliott Wave structure, with the monthly chart suggesting that a triangle may be developing.

Waves A, B and C appear complete, leaving the possibility that wave D is now unfolding as a double three. Within that larger structure, the first leg, wave W, could be approaching completion.

This creates the potential for a corrective recovery before the next larger leg unfolds.

In the analysis below, I break down the monthly, weekly and daily charts to explain the current Elliott Wave count, the potential wave 4 bounce and the key levels I am watching.


Monthly EURUSD Elliott Wave Structure

EURUSD monthly Elliott Wave chart showing a triangle structure and potential wave D development
EURUSD monthly chart showing the larger triangle structure and potential wave D development.

The monthly chart provides the larger framework for the current EURUSD count.

I am interpreting the structure as a triangle, with waves A, B and C appearing complete. Based on this interpretation, wave D may now be developing, with a double-three structure the preferred scenario.

If wave D is unfolding as a double three, its first component, wave W, could be nearing completion.

That would suggest the possibility of a corrective recovery before the next leg of wave D develops.

For now, the focus is on identifying whether the current decline can complete the wave W structure and provide the foundation for a larger corrective move.


Weekly Chart: Wave W Structure

EURUSD weekly Elliott Wave chart showing wave C extending lower toward the 1.1094 target
EURUSD weekly chart showing the developing wave C decline and the potential 1.1094 target.

Moving down to the weekly chart gives us a clearer look at the internal structure of wave W.

Wave W appears to be developing as a double-three correction. Within this structure, wave A formed as an impulse, while wave B appears to have completed as a running flat.

The current expectation is for wave C to continue lower.

Within wave C, waves 1 and 2 appear complete, while wave 3 has already reached the 2.618 Fibonacci extension.

From here, I am watching for a wave 4 recovery.

Because wave 2 was a relatively sharp correction, the principle of alternation suggests that wave 4 could develop as a more sideways or complex structure. One possibility is a triangle developing within wave 4.

Wave C Target

The main downside target for wave C is around:

1.1094

This area is significant because of the confluence between the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement and the equal-leg projection of wave A from wave B.

When multiple Fibonacci measurements converge around the same area, it can provide a useful zone to monitor for a potential wave completion.

Once wave W is complete, the larger wave X could then retrace part or all of the wave W decline.

The 0.5–0.764 retracement zone of wave W would therefore become an important area to monitor for a potential wave X recovery.


Daily Chart: Potential Wave 4 Bounce

EURUSD daily Elliott Wave chart showing a potential wave 4 bounce toward 1.1321–1.1384
EURUSD daily chart showing the potential wave 4 recovery zone at 1.1321–1.1384.

The daily chart allows us to examine the potential wave 4 recovery in greater detail.

Since wave 2 developed as a relatively simple sharp correction, alternation suggests that wave 4 may be more complex and sideways in character.

For this reason, I am watching the:

1.1321–1.1384

area as a potential wave 4 recovery zone.

This corresponds approximately with the 0.236–0.382 Fibonacci retracement area.

A triangle could potentially develop within wave 4 around this region, although the exact structure will need to be confirmed as price action unfolds.

The important point is that a recovery into this area would not necessarily signal the end of the larger bearish structure. Instead, it could represent an intermediate correction within wave C.

Once wave 4 is complete, the larger wave C decline remains expected to continue lower.


Key EURUSD Levels

Potential Wave 4 Recovery:
1.1321–1.1384

Primary Wave C Target:
1.1094

Potential Wave X Retracement:
0.5–0.764 of the Wave W decline

The 1.1094 area is particularly important because of the Fibonacci confluence discussed above.



EURUSD Elliott Wave Forecast: What Happens Next?

The current Elliott Wave interpretation suggests that EURUSD may be approaching an important turning point within the larger structure.

The immediate focus is on whether the decline can complete the current wave W structure and allow wave 4 to develop higher.

The 1.1321–1.1384 area is therefore the key near-term zone I am watching.

If wave 4 develops as expected, potentially as a triangle or another sideways corrective structure, the larger wave C decline toward 1.1094 would remain the main scenario.

Following completion of wave W, attention would then shift toward the potential wave X recovery, where the 0.5–0.764 retracement zone could become significant.

As with all Elliott Wave analysis, the count remains subject to revision as new price action develops.


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Elliott Wave Zigzags: Complete Guide & Fib Relationships

Master the Most Common Corrective Pattern · Rules, Guidelines & Trading Applications

Official Zigzag Rules

Rule 1: Wave A Structure

✅ Wave A MUST be a 5-wave impulse (or 3-wave in rare cases)
✅ ALWAYS moves OPPOSITE to the preceding trend
✅ Cannot overlap Wave 4 of the preceding impulse

Rule 2: Wave B Retracement

✅ MUST be a 3-wave corrective structure
✅ Retraces 50–79.6% of Wave A
❌ CANNOT retrace more than 100% of Wave A

Rule 3: Wave C Structure

✅ MUST be a 5-wave impulse
✅ Typically reaches 61.8–100% of Wave A
✅ Can extend to 123.6% or 161.8% of Wave A

Rule 4: Zigzag as a Whole

✅ 7-swing structure (5+3+5)
✅ Retraces 50–79.6% of the preceding impulse
✅ Occurs in positions 2, 4, A, or B of larger structures

Types of Zigzags

1. Standard (Most Common)

Structure: A (5) → B (61.8%) → C (100% of A)
Frequency: 50%
Trading: Most reliable, easy to trade

2. Extended (Aggressive)

Structure: A (5) → B (shallow) → C (1.236–1.618 of A)
Frequency: 25%
Trading: More profit, higher risk

3. Truncated (Weak)

Structure: A (5) → B (3) → C (0.618 of A only)
Frequency: 15%
Trading: Weak – trend resuming quickly

4. Double/Triple (Complex)

Structure: W → X → Y [→ X → Z]
Frequency: 10%
Trading: Multiple entry points, takes longer

Zigzag Identification Checklist

  • Does Wave A have 5-wave subdivision?
  • Is Wave A moving AGAINST the larger trend?
  • Does Wave B retrace 50–79.6% of Wave A? (61.8% most common)
  • Is Wave B a 3-wave structure (ABC)?
  • Does Wave C have 5-wave impulse structure?
  • Is Wave C moving in the same direction as Wave A?
  • Does Wave C reach 61.8–161.8% of Wave A (typically 100%)?
  • Does the whole zigzag retrace 50–79.6% of the prior impulse?
  • After completion, does price break above Wave A high?
  • No overlap violations between waves

Common Zigzag Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Mistake 1: Calling a Wave B retrace >79.6% a zigzag.
✓ Fix: If B retraces >79.6%, it’s likely a flat or other corrective structure.

❌ Mistake 2: Forcing a 3-wave pattern into a zigzag.
✓ Fix: Wave A MUST have 5 waves. 3-wave A = NOT a zigzag.

❌ Mistake 3: Entering Wave C before Wave B is confirmed.
✓ Fix: Wait for Wave B to hit the Fib level before shorting.

❌ Mistake 4: Using Wave A as the only Wave C target.
✓ Fix: Wave C often extends to 1.236–1.618× Wave A.

❌ Mistake 5: Dismissing a pattern because Wave B looks “too big.”
✓ Fix: Wave B can retrace 50–79.6% – trust the math, not the eye.

W-X-Y Correction Structure

Wave ComponentWave StructureTrading Implication
Wave W5-wave corrective pattern (down)Initial correction – establishes support
Wave X3-wave countertrend (up)Connecting bounce – more correction ahead
Wave Y5-wave or complex (down)Final target – deeper than Wave W alone
⚠️ Why W-X-Y Matters: Traders expecting a simple A-B-C zigzag get stopped out when Wave X completes and Wave Y begins. Use 0.618–0.764 Fib extension levels to anticipate Wave Y completion.

Quick Reference: Zigzag Essentials

  • Structure: A (5 waves) → B (3 waves, 61.8% retrace) → C (5 waves, 100% of A)
  • Best Fib Levels: Wave B = 61.8% of A | Wave C = 100–123.6% of A
  • Whole Zigzag Retrace: 50–79.6% of prior impulse
  • Frequency: 50% standard · 25% extended · 15% truncated · 10% complex
  • Most Reliable Trade: Wait for Wave B 61.8% retrace, then short Wave C
  • Key Rule: Wave B >79.6% = NOT a zigzag. Reassess the pattern.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Educational content for learning Elliott Wave principles only. Not financial advice. Trading carries substantial risk – always use proper risk management, stops, and position sizing.

XAUUSD 2025 12 23 16 01 35 3de2b

This GOLD (XAUUSD) analysis – Elliott Wave update looks at the developing corrective structure in wave b within the broader market context, using the 4‑hour chart to map the triangle and key support zones.

Current intraday structure

On the 4‑hour chart, GOLD (XAUUSD) shows wave ((C)) of b potentially taking the form of an expanding triangle in the orange degree, with price stretching slightly beyond prior swing extremes while still respecting the overall converging channel and Fibonacci projections. Within this Elliott Wave interpretation, wave ((C)) looks close to completion, with the latest push higher likely finishing the final sub‑wave of the pattern.

As an alternate GOLD (XAUUSD) analysis – Elliott Wave view, wave b can be counted as a W–X–Y double three in red, with the latest upswing forming the terminal leg of wave Y. This alternate remains valid while price holds below the upper resistance band and the internal subdivisions retain a corrective character rather than a clean 5‑wave impulse.​

Key levels and next area of interest

Under the preferred triangle scenario for GOLD (XAUUSD), the next downside objective is the 0.382–0.764 retracement zone of wave ((C)), highlighted as the potential wave ((D)) demand area on the chart. This box aligns with prior structure support and the lower boundary of the developing sliding correction, making it the primary “buy‑the‑dip” region if price can correct into it in a controlled three‑wave decline.

Invalidation for this GOLD (XAUUSD) analysis – Elliott Wave roadmap sits beneath the lower edge of the wave ((D)) zone; a decisive break there would suggest wave b has already topped in a more complex fashion, shifting focus back to deeper corrective possibilities before the higher‑degree advance resumes.

This DXY Elliott Wave analysis examines a 4H wave (2) zigzag correction within a larger bullish wave (1) impulse, highlighting the support cluster around prior wave‑1 lows and the 0.618 retracement.

Wave structure and context

On the 4H chart, this DXY Elliott Wave analysis labels the advance into the recent high as wave (1) and the current decline as wave (2) in a zigzag within a well‑defined corrective channel.

dxy 4h elliott wave wave 2 zigzag

Key levels and trade plan

Confluence and validation

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