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Tuesday, 6 January 2026

U.S. Dollar Index: Structure First — A Correction Still in Progress

The U.S. Dollar Index peaked in 2022 after a powerful impulsive advance. Since then, price action has shifted character — from directional expansion to overlapping, time-consuming movement.

A structure-first approach helps distinguish between trend change and consolidation.


The Structural Context

On the weekly timeframe, DXY:

  • Remains within a long-term rising channel

  • Has failed to produce a new impulsive advance

  • Continues to trade below former resistance

  • Exhibits corrective price behavior with neutral momentum

This combination is typical of a post-impulse digestion phase.


Why This Is Not a Dollar Bull Market (Yet)

Sustained dollar strength requires:

  • Impulsive upside movement

  • Acceptance above former resistance

  • Momentum expansion into a bullish regime

None of these conditions are currently present.

Rallies remain corrective and supply-driven.


Why This Is Not a Dollar Breakdown

At the same time:

  • Long-term structural supports remain intact

  • Downside movement lacks impulsive characteristics

  • Selling pressure remains controlled

This rules out a bearish trend conclusion at this stage.


Structure vs Narrative

Macro narratives often attempt to force direction onto the Dollar.
However:

Narratives suggest outcomes. Structure defines probabilities.

Until structure resolves, patience remains the correct stance.


Why DXY Matters for Other Markets

The Dollar acts as a confirmation filter for:

  • Metals (Gold & Silver)

  • Commodities

  • Risk assets

An unresolved Dollar structure aligns with:

  • Metals leadership rotation

  • Time-based equity consolidations

  • Broad inter-market balance


Conclusion

The U.S. Dollar Index is not trending.
It is digesting a prior impulse through time.

Resolution will come — but structure will announce it, not speculation.

Structure first. Outcomes later.


Disclaimer

This analysis is for educational and structural research purposes only.
It does not constitute investment advice or trade recommendations.


https://www.tradingview.com/chart/DXY/M1dx66ur-DXY-Structure-First-Correction-in-Progress/


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