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Major FX pair · USDJPY

USD/JPY Exchange Rate

Track the live USD/JPY exchange rate, interactive charts, technicals, and the key drivers every forex trader should know.

  • Major FX pair
    Asset class
  • USDJPY
    Ticker symbol
  • JPY
    Quote currency
  • Forex CFD
    Tradable as
Live market data

USD/JPY live chart

Real-time USDJPY price action. Switch timeframes, add indicators, and study the trend.

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How to read this rating

The gauge sums up popular indicators and moving averages into one signal for USDJPY, updated as prices move.

  • Strong Buy — strong upward momentum.
  • Buy — momentum leans up.
  • Neutral — no clear direction.
  • Sell — momentum leans down.
  • Strong Sell — strong downward momentum.

Use it as a guide, not advice — always check the live chart and do your own research before trading.

Charts, ratings and quotes are provided by TradingView for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for trading decisions. Please verify the current tradable price on the trading platform offered by Centrino Capital before placing any order.

Company overview

About USD/JPY

USD/JPY represents the value of the US dollar against the Japanese yen and is one of the most heavily traded currency pairs in global foreign exchange markets. The quote shows how many yen are needed to purchase one US dollar.

The pair is a cornerstone of Asian session trading and attracts substantial institutional flow, particularly from Japanese exporters, importers, and global macro funds managing yen exposure.

USD/JPY is driven primarily by the yield differential between US Treasuries and Japanese government bonds, Bank of Japan monetary policy, risk sentiment, and the yen's traditional role as a safe-haven currency.

Price drivers

What moves USD/JPY

The forces that move the USD/JPY (USDJPY) price — and what every trader should keep an eye on.

  • 01

    US-Japan Yield Differential

    The gap between US Treasury yields and Japanese government bond yields is the dominant driver of USD/JPY, with wider differentials typically supporting the pair.

  • 02

    Bank of Japan Policy

    The Bank of Japan's stance on interest rates and yield curve control has an outsized influence on yen valuation relative to other central banks.

  • 03

    Federal Reserve Policy

    US rate decisions and Fed guidance shift the yield differential and directly impact dollar demand against the yen.

  • 04

    Risk Sentiment

    The yen traditionally strengthens during risk-off episodes as investors seek safe-haven assets, pulling USD/JPY lower.

  • 05

    Japanese Trade Flows

    Japan's export-heavy economy generates consistent yen demand from corporate hedging activity, creating structural flows in the pair.

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Why trade USD/JPY CFDs with Centrino Capital?

Trade USDJPY as a CFD — go long or short, apply flexible leverage, and execute on an institutional-grade platform.

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  • High Liquidity

    Trade a deep, actively traded market with tight spreads and fast execution.

  • Long or Short

    Take advantage of both upward and downward price movements from a single CFD account.

  • Flexible Leverage

    Utilise flexible leverage with transparent margin requirements.

  • No Ownership

    Speculate on the price movement without owning the underlying asset.

Getting started

How to trade USD/JPY

Four steps from sign-up to your first trade.

  1. 01

    Open your account

    Register with Centrino Capital and complete quick verification.

  2. 02

    Fund & find USDJPY

    Deposit via card, bank transfer or SWIFT, then search for USDJPY in the markets list.

  3. 03

    Place your trade

    Choose long or short, set size, add stop-loss/take-profit, and execute.

  4. 04

    Manage the position

    Monitor live price, adjust your risk controls, and close anytime.

Frequently asked questions

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The live USD/JPY exchange rate is shown in the chart above and updates continuously through the trading week. Because FX prices move constantly, check the live chart and current bid/ask before opening a trade.

USD/JPY trades 24 hours a day from Monday morning in Asia through to Friday evening in New York. The pair sees its highest activity during the Tokyo open and the New York session.

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