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Morning market review - Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Technical analyses of 12 instruments with options data

Kacper MrukApril 28, 2026Updated: April 28, 20261 min read
Morning market review - Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Morning market review shows a dominant mood of greed, with the Fear & Greed index at 67, which may indicate growing interest from investors. In the context of monetary policy, the current Fed rate is 3.50-3.75, and the next FOMC meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2026. Today, we will pay special attention to the decisions regarding interest rates of the Bank of Japan and the accompanying statements, which may significantly impact the yen market. In the analysis, we will look at 12 key instruments to assess their reactions to the upcoming events.

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Bitcoin - Daily Chart (D1)

Bitcoin - Daily Chart (D1)

On the daily chart, Bitcoin is in a correction phase after a previous increase. The price oscillates around 76,586 USD, indicating potential support. An important resistance level remains at 80,000 USD, which previously hindered increases. The trading volume is relatively stable, suggesting a lack of significant interest from investors. Technical indicators point to possible consolidation before further movement. It will be important to stay above 75,000 USD to avoid a deeper correction.

Bitcoin - 4H Chart

Bitcoin - 4H Chart

On the 4-hour chart, Bitcoin is in a short-term downtrend, as evidenced by a series of lower highs. The price is oscillating around 76,605 USD, with potential support at 76,000 USD. Current levels suggest the possibility of further consolidation unless a breakout occurs in either direction. Volume is moderate, which may indicate the market's anticipation of new impulses.

Bitcoin - 1H Chart

Bitcoin - 1H Chart

On the hourly chart, Bitcoin shows signs of weakness, with the price approaching the short-term support of 76,500 USD. The price has experienced a slight decline, which may indicate further weakness if the support is not maintained. The key resistance level is at 77,000 USD, and breaking through it could indicate a potential return to increases. The trading volume is low, suggesting limited activity in the market.

Bitcoin - 15-minute chart

Bitcoin - 15-minute chart

On the 15-minute chart, Bitcoin is in a consolidation phase, with the price oscillating around 76,632 USD. We are observing slight fluctuations, suggesting a lack of clear direction in the short term. Key support is at 76,500 USD, and resistance is at 76,800 USD. A breakout of either of these levels could trigger a short-term move. Volume remains low, indicating a lack of conviction among investors.

Bitcoin - Options data

Options data indicates a very bullish sentiment with a low put/call ratio of 0.50. The largest open interest at call levels is at 47 USD, suggesting upward expectations towards this value. The strongest support is at the 40 USD put level, consistent with max pain. The volume of calls exceeds the volume of puts, confirming investor optimism. With the current IBIT price at 43 USD, the market seems to favor increases, although caution is advised.

Bitcoin - Summary

Bitcoin is showing signs of correction after previous gains, with key support at 75,000 USD. Short-term consolidation may give way to a stronger move if a breakout above 77,000 USD occurs. The options sentiment is bullish, which supports potential increases. Key resistance levels are at 80,000 USD, while support is at 75,000 USD. Investors should monitor volume and price reaction at these levels.

Ethereum - Daily Chart (D1)

Ethereum - Daily Chart (D1)

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Ethereum - 4H Chart

Ethereum - 4H Chart

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Ethereum - 1H Chart

Ethereum - 1H Chart

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Ethereum - 15-minute chart

Ethereum - 15-minute chart

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Ethereum - Summary

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Gold - Daily Chart (D1)

Gold - Daily Chart (D1)

On the daily chart of gold XAUUSD, a downward trend is visible. The price is approaching key support at the level of 4600, which may serve as a turning point. The current decline is occurring with higher volume, indicating strong selling pressure. Technical indicators, such as RSI, may suggest that the market is in an oversold phase, which could potentially lead to a corrective rally. The nearest resistances may be around 4700 and 4800.

Gold - 4H Chart

Gold - 4H Chart

On the 4-hour chart, there is a continuation of the downward trend with clearly lower highs and lows. The price is approaching support at 4600, and a break of this level could lead to further declines. The current sentiment is negative; however, short-term rebounds within the correction are possible. An important resistance level is 4700, which previously acted as support.

Gold - 1H Chart

Gold - 1H Chart

On the hourly chart, gold XAUUSD continues to decline, with the price oscillating close to the level of 4625. The price broke out from the local support at 4650, which may indicate further weakening. Short-term indicators suggest possible overselling, but there are no clear signals of a trend reversal. The key resistance level in the short term is 4670.

Gold - 15min Chart

Gold - 15min Chart

On the 15-minute chart, a dynamic downward movement is visible below the level of 4630. The price is moving in a narrow downward channel, which may suggest further short-term weakness. The nearest local support is at 4615, and resistance is at 4640. An increase in volume during declines suggests ongoing selling pressure.

Gold - Options data

Options data for the GLD ETF indicates a very bullish sentiment with a low put/call ratio of 0.28. The highest interest in call options is at levels above 440, suggesting expectations of increases. However, the max pain is at the level of 410, which may attract the price towards this level. The largest open put positions are at levels 410 and 405, creating strong support.

Gold - Summary

Gold XAUUSD is in a downward trend across all analyzed time frames. Key support is at 4600, and resistance is at 4700. Options data indicates a bullish sentiment, with a large volume of calls, however, technical indicators on the charts suggest possible further weakening in the short term. The bias remains bearish, but upward corrections are possible if support at 4600 holds.

Silver - Daily Chart (D1)

Silver - Daily Chart (D1)

On the daily chart of XAGUSD, a downward trend is visible. The price of silver has fallen below the key support level at 74.00, suggesting further downside potential. Current support levels are around 70.00, and resistance is at 76.00. Technical indicators, such as RSI, indicate that the market is overheated, which may suggest a possible upward correction in the short term; however, the overall sentiment remains bearish.

Silver - 4H Chart

Silver - 4H Chart

On the 4-hour chart, we see a continuation of declines, with a clear breakout below 74.00. Currently, the price is oscillating around 72.90, and the next support level is 72.00. We are observing lower lows and highs, which confirms the dominance of supply. The MACD indicator shows negative momentum, suggesting further declines in the near future.

Silver - 1H Chart

Silver - 1H Chart

On the hourly chart of XAGUSD, the price oscillates around 73.00, with selling pressure below this level. Short-term support can be identified at 72.50, and resistance at 73.50. Market dynamics indicate possible further weakening; however, any potential rebound may encounter resistance at 73.50.

Silver - 15-minute chart

Silver - 15-minute chart

The 15-minute chart shows sharp declines from the last few sessions, with a clear break of support at 73.00. The short-term target for bears is the level of 72.50, while resistance is set at 73.20. Indicators such as Stochastic may indicate short-term oversold conditions in the market.

Silver - Options data

Options data for SLV indicates a moderately positive sentiment, with a put/call ratio of 0.66. The largest open call positions are at levels $73 and $72, suggesting expectations for an increase. However, the current high interest in the $68 level in put options indicates clear support in the event of continued declines. Max Pain at $73 suggests that the market may aim to settle towards this level in the short term.

Silver - Summary

Silver XAGUSD is currently in a downtrend with key support at 72.00 and resistance at 74.00. The bias is bearish, and options data indicates possible support at $68. Investors should monitor the price reaction at the support and resistance levels, considering the possibility of a technical rebound.

S&P 500 - Daily chart (D1)

S&P 500 - Daily chart (D1)

On the daily chart of the S&P 500, a stable upward trend is visible, which began after a rebound from the level of around 6400 points at the beginning of April. The current price oscillates around 7173 points, suggesting a continuation of positive market sentiment. The increases are supported by high trading volume. The nearest resistances are the levels of 7200 and 7250 points, which may pose a challenge for further increases. Support can be located at the level of 7100 points. Overall sentiment remains optimistic, but it is worth monitoring the volume in case of potential trend changes.

S&P 500 - 4H Chart

S&P 500 - 4H Chart

On the 4-hour chart, the S&P 500 maintains a strong upward trend. The price is close to local highs, which may suggest a potential rebound or short-term consolidation. Support is at 7100, and resistance is at 7200 points. The observed volume is stable, which supports the continuation of the current trend. In the event of a breakout above 7200, further increases in the short term are possible.

S&P 500 - 1H Chart

S&P 500 - 1H Chart

On the hourly chart, consolidation is visible around the level of 7173 points. The market seems to be somewhat sluggish, which may suggest a potential rebound or short-term correction. Key support is at the level of 7150 points, and resistance is at 7200 points. Trading volume is moderate, which may indicate a lack of decisiveness among investors in the short term.

S&P 500 - 15-minute chart

S&P 500 - 15-minute chart

The 15-minute chart shows slight volatility in the range of 7150-7180 points. The price remains in a narrow range, suggesting a lack of direction in the short term. Support can be identified at the level of 7150 points, and resistance at 7180 points. The volume is low, which may indicate a lack of interest in larger moves in this timeframe.

S&P 500 - Options data

Options data for SPY indicates a very bullish sentiment with a zero put/call ratio. The main resistance levels are 710-711, suggesting expectations for further increases. The high call option volume indicates significant activity, which may support the continuation of the upward trend. The key 'Max Pain' level is at 710, which may act as a price-attracting level in the short term. The lack of significant activity in put options highlights the bullish sentiment of investors.

S&P 500 - Summary

S&P 500 is showing a strong upward trend with key resistance levels at 7200 points and support at 7100 points. Options data suggests a very bullish sentiment, supported by high activity in call options. The current market sentiment is 'Greed' and stable Fed interest rates may support further increases, although it is worth monitoring potential corrections in the short term.

Oil - Daily Chart (D1)

Oil - Daily Chart (D1)

On the daily chart of WTI Crude Oil, significant price fluctuations are visible, with a strong increase in recent weeks. The current price hovers around the level of 98.30 USD, suggesting the possibility of further consolidation. Key support is at the level of 90 USD, while resistance is at 100 USD. Technical indicators suggest a potential weakening of the upward momentum, which may lead to a correction.

Oil - 4H Chart

Oil - 4H Chart

On the 4-hour chart of WTI Crude Oil, an upward trend is visible, with the price approaching the resistance level at 100 USD. The increase in volume suggests heightened investor activity. A breakout of this level could lead to further growth towards 102 USD, while support is located at 95 USD.

Oil - 1H Chart

Oil - 1H Chart

The hourly chart of WTI Crude Oil shows a continuation of the upward trend, with the price testing the level of 98.50 USD. The current consolidation suggests the possibility of a short-term pullback, with key support at 97 USD. A rise above 99 USD may confirm further increases in the short term.

Oil - 15min Chart

Oil - 15min Chart

On the 15-minute chart of WTI Crude Oil, we see a dynamic upward movement, supported by increased volume. The price is testing the level of 98.50 USD, which may serve as a short-term resistance. Support is at 97.80 USD, suggesting the possibility of a short-term correction before further upward movements.

Oil - Options data

Option data indicates a strong bearish sentiment with a high put/call ratio of 1.90. Key support levels for put options are at 125 USD, while max pain indicates a level of 125 USD. Activity in the options market may suggest a possible further decline or consolidation in the near future, as investors hedge their positions against downturns.

Oil - Summary

WTI crude oil is currently in a consolidation phase with the potential for further increases as the price approaches the key resistance level of 100 USD. Short-term support is at 95 USD. Options data suggests a bearish sentiment, which may lead to further volatility. Key levels to watch are 100 USD as resistance and 95 USD as support.

Euro/Dollar - Daily Chart (D1)

Euro/Dollar - Daily Chart (D1)

On the daily chart of EUR/USD, consolidation is visible after the previous increase. The pair oscillates around the level of 1.169, which suggests a possible correction. Support is located around 1.160, and resistance at 1.180. Moving averages indicate a possible trend reversal; however, there is a lack of a clear signal for a direction change. Current volume levels are relatively low, which may suggest a lack of decisiveness among investors.

Euro/Dollar - 4H Chart

Euro/Dollar - 4H Chart

On the 4-hour chart of EUR/USD, we observe a bearish formation after reaching a peak at 1.175. Currently, the price is testing support at 1.169, which is a key level for further movement. Technical indicators, such as RSI, suggest that the pair may soon be oversold, which could lead to a short-term rebound.

Euro/Dollar - 1H Chart

Euro/Dollar - 1H Chart

On the hourly chart of EUR/USD, there is selling pressure that has pushed the price below 1.170. Currently, the nearest support is at 1.165, and resistance is at 1.172. Momentum indicators indicate further weakening, but there are no clear signals of a trend reversal.

Euro/Dollar - 15-minute chart

Euro/Dollar - 15-minute chart

On the 15-minute chart of EUR/USD, dynamic downward movements are visible, with clear bearish candles. Support is at 1.167, and resistance is at 1.170. Short-term technical indicators suggest a possibility of a slight rebound, however, the overall sentiment remains negative.

Euro/Dollar - Options data

FXE options data indicates a very bullish sentiment with a put/call ratio of 0.50. The highest interest in buying call options is at $106 and $109, suggesting bullish expectations towards 1.180 on EUR/USD. The max pain level is at $109, which may attract the price in that direction. Large volumes in put options at $107 and $109 suggest strong support.

Euro/Dollar - Summary

EUR/USD is currently under short-term downward pressure; however, options data suggest a possible rebound towards 1.180. Key support is at 1.165, and resistance is at 1.172. Market sentiment is bullish, which may support further gains. It will be important to monitor support levels, especially with the upcoming FOMC meeting, which may impact volatility.

Pound/Dollar - Daily Chart (D1)

Pound/Dollar - Daily Chart (D1)

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Pound/Dollar - 4H Chart

Pound/Dollar - 4H Chart

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Pound/Dollar - 1H Chart

Pound/Dollar - 1H Chart

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Pound/Dollar - 15-minute chart

Pound/Dollar - 15-minute chart

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Pound/Dollar - Summary

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Australian Dollar/Dollar - Daily Chart (D1)

Australian Dollar/Dollar - Daily Chart (D1)

On the daily chart of AUD/USD, we observe consolidation after the recent increase. The price is around 0.7165, which means it is testing the recent resistance level around 0.7200. Support can be seen in the area of 0.7100. Moving averages indicate a potential sideways movement, and the RSI oscillates around the neutral level. The long-term trend remains moderately bullish, but the lack of clear directional signals suggests the possibility of further consolidation.

Australian Dollar/Dollar - 4H Chart

Australian Dollar/Dollar - 4H Chart

On the 4-hour chart of AUD/USD, there is an attempt at correction after recent increases. The price is oscillating around 0.7160, indicating a short-term weakening of the upward trend. Key resistance is at 0.7200, while support is around 0.7100. Moving averages are starting to flatten, suggesting a potential continuation of sideways movement or a slight downward correction.

Australian Dollar/Dollar - 1H Chart

Australian Dollar/Dollar - 1H Chart

On the hourly chart, there is a clear selling pressure, resulting in a price drop below 0.7160. Support is located around 0.7140, while resistance is at 0.7180. The RSI indicates a possibility of short-term overselling. If the support at 0.7140 is broken, further decline towards 0.7100 is possible.

Australian Dollar/Dollar - 15min Chart

Australian Dollar/Dollar - 15min Chart

The 15-minute chart shows a clear downward trend with dynamic moves downwards. The price has bounced off the level of 0.7180 and is currently targeting support at 0.7140. RSI suggests the possibility of a short-term bounce, but selling pressure remains strong. It is worth watching the price reaction at the level of 0.7140.

Australian Dollar/Dollar - Options Data

The Put/Call ratio at 1.19 indicates a dominance of put options, confirming the bearish market sentiment. Key levels for call options are $72 (+2.9% from ATM), while for put options, they are $68 (-2.9% from ATM). The max pain level at $72 suggests that the market may aim for this value, although the current sentiment is more negative. The Fear & Greed index at 67 (Greed) indicates moderate optimism, which may affect short-term volatility.

Australian Dollar/Dollar - Summary

AUD/USD is under bearish pressure with key support at 0.7140 and resistance around 0.7200. The options market sentiment is bearish, which may limit gains. It is worth monitoring the reaction to key levels and the impact of macroeconomic data, especially from Japan. The bias is moderately negative with the possibility of further correction downward.

Dollar/Yen - Daily Chart (D1)

Dollar/Yen - Daily Chart (D1)

On the daily chart of USD/JPY, a continuation of the uptrend is visible, although the recent candles indicate some weakening of momentum. Key support is located around 158.00, and resistance at 160.00. The doji candle suggests potential uncertainty, which may lead to consolidation in the coming days. Traders should monitor reactions at the 160.00 level, which may prove crucial for the market's further direction.

Dollar/Yen - 4H Chart

Dollar/Yen - 4H Chart

On the 4-hour chart of USD/JPY, consolidation is visible in the range of 158.50-159.50. The market seems to oscillate around these levels, which may suggest a lack of clear direction in the short term. A breakout above 159.50 could open the way to test 160.00, while a drop below 158.50 would increase selling pressure.

Dollar/Yen - 1H Chart

Dollar/Yen - 1H Chart

The hourly chart shows volatility in a narrow range of 159.00-159.50. The recent candles indicate an attempt to bounce off the lower boundary of this range. Increased volume at the level of 159.00 may suggest buying interest. A breakout above 159.50 could be a signal for further increases.

Dollar/Yen - 15min Chart

Dollar/Yen - 15min Chart

On the 15-minute chart, an attempt to stabilize above the level of 159.20 is visible. Short-term resistance is at 159.50, while support is at 159.00. The observed increase in volume may indicate heightened investor activity, which could lead to a breakout in the short term.

Dollar/Yen - Options data

Options data for FXY indicates a very bullish sentiment with a put/call ratio of 0.14. Open interest at key call levels, such as $59 and $60, suggests expectations for an increase in USD/JPY. Meanwhile, low open interest at put levels indicates less interest in hedging against declines. The max pain level at $59 may act as a target level for bulls.

Dollar/Yen - Summary

Current data indicates a bullish sentiment for USD/JPY, with key resistance levels at 160.00 and support at 158.00. The options sentiment is also bullish, confirming expectations for increases. Decisions from the Bank of Japan may impact the market, so it is important to monitor macroeconomic events. The bias remains slightly bullish, however, a break below 158.00 could change the scenario.

Dollar/Franc - Daily Chart (D1)

Dollar/Franc - Daily Chart (D1)

On the daily chart of USD/CHF, consolidation is visible in the range of 0.7800-0.7900, with the latest movement upwards. The price oscillates around the key barrier of 0.7900, suggesting the possibility of continued growth if this level is broken. Technical indicators do not indicate a clear direction, which may suggest further consolidation. Key support is at the level of 0.7800, and resistance is at 0.7950.

Dollar/Franc - 4H Chart

Dollar/Franc - 4H Chart

On the 4-hour chart, USD/CHF shows an upward trend from the level of 0.7750, with a clear momentum towards the north. Recent candles indicate strong buying interest, suggesting the possibility of further increases towards 0.7920. Support is located at the level of 0.7850, which previously acted as resistance.

Dollar/Franc - 1H Chart

Dollar/Franc - 1H Chart

The hourly chart shows a dynamic upward movement from the level of 0.7850 to 0.7900, which may indicate a continuation of the upward trend. Momentum indicators are in the overbought zone, suggesting the possibility of a short-term correction before the next wave of increases. The key support level is at 0.7875.

Dollar/Franc - 15min Chart

Dollar/Franc - 15min Chart

On the 15-minute chart, a strong upward trend is visible, with the price testing the level of 0.7900. The RSI and MACD indicators suggest a possible market overheating, which may lead to a short-term correction. Local support can be identified at 0.7880.

Dollar/Franc - Options data

Options data indicates a very bullish sentiment with a put/call ratio of 0.42. The highest interest in call options is at the level of $114, which aligns with the maximum pain level, suggesting potential further increases. High open interest at levels $114 and $115 may support further upward movements in the event of a breakout of the current levels.

Dollar/Franc - Summary

USD/CHF shows a bullish sentiment on all analyzed time frames, with an upside potential at 0.7900. Key support is at 0.7850, and resistance is at 0.7950. Options data supports the bullish scenario, with a growth potential to the level of $114 (FXF). Investors should watch the price reaction at 0.7900 and any macroeconomic data affecting the market.

Dollar/Canadian Dollar - Daily Chart (D1)

Dollar/Canadian Dollar - Daily Chart (D1)

On the daily chart of USD/CAD, the pair seems to be in a corrective phase after a strong downtrend that has been ongoing since the beginning of the year. Currently, the price is oscillating around the level of 1.3645, and the nearest support can be observed around 1.3550. Resistance is visible at the level of 1.3750. Technical indicators, such as RSI, indicate potential oversold conditions, which may suggest a possibility of a rebound upwards. However, further downward movement is not excluded if the price breaks the support at 1.3550.

Dollar/Canadian Dollar - 4H Chart

Dollar/Canadian Dollar - 4H Chart

On the 4-hour chart of USD/CAD, we observe the formation of a short-term uptrend after a bounce from the level of 1.3560. The price is approaching a key resistance at 1.3700, which may act as a barrier to further increases. Trend indicators suggest the possibility of a continuation of the rise, but confirmation in the form of a breakout of resistance is needed. Support is located at 1.3600, which is an important level for buyers.

Dollar/Canadian Dollar - 1H Chart

Dollar/Canadian Dollar - 1H Chart

On the hourly chart of USD/CAD, the price shows signs of an increase, with a clear upward trend from the level of 1.3600. Momentum indicators support further increases, however, there is resistance at 1.3670, where previous consolidation took place. In the event of a breakout of this level, the price may head towards 1.3700. Short-term support is located at 1.3620, which may serve as an entry point for buyers.

Dollar/Canadian Dollar - 15-minute Chart

Dollar/Canadian Dollar - 15-minute Chart

On the 15-minute chart of USD/CAD, consolidation is visible around the level of 1.3645. Currently, the price has tested support at 1.3630 and bounced back up. Short-term resistance is at the level of 1.3660. Technical indicators suggest the possibility of further fluctuations within this range, and a breakout beyond these levels may indicate the direction for the next price movement.

Dollar/Canadian Dollar - Options Data

Options data for the ETF FXC indicates a very bullish sentiment with a put/call ratio of 0.19. Key call levels point to target upward levels, especially the strike at $81, which suggests the possibility of further increases in USD/CAD. Open interest at call levels is significantly higher than at put levels, which further supports the bullish outlook. It is worth noting the maximum pain level at $81, which suggests that the market may be aiming for increases.

Dollar/Canadian Dollar - Summary

USD/CAD is showing signs of a short-term upward correction with key resistance levels at 1.3700 and support at 1.3600. Options data suggests a bullish sentiment, which supports the upside potential. It is worth watching for a breakout above the 1.3670 level, which could open the way for further gains. Key levels to watch are 1.3550 as support and 1.3750 as resistance.

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