Technical outlook:

USD/JPY reversed sharply after being just shy of breaking above 112.40 levels. This was discussed earlier here that USD/JPY outlook remains bearish until the price is trading firmly below 112.40 levels. The USD/JPY pair retreated from 112.22 levels last Friday. Since then, the pair has given almost 350 pips. It is still expected to dip lower but we can expect counter trend rallies once it breaks below support at 107.50 levels as displayed on the chart here. Traders who maintained short positions from higher levels can book profits around 107.50 levels and wait for a pullback to materialize. Even if the trend has turned higher and this is just a pullback, USD/JPY is expected to drop until 107.50 levels if not deeper. It is advisable to exit short positions there and wait for the next price action to unfold. Selling on rallies could be a safe trading strategy, going forward.

Trading plan:

Remain short for now and take profits around 107.50 levels.

Good luck!