GBPJPY BULLISH OR BEARISH DETAILED ANALYSIS

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GBPJPY is currently trading near 190.80 and is forming a significant breakout structure on the 3-day chart. After months of consolidation under a descending trendline, the pair is now coiling tightly, signaling a potential bullish breakout. The pair has respected the lower support range near 183.70 while pushing up against descending resistance multiple times. This squeeze pattern often precedes a major directional move, and with bullish momentum building, GBPJPY could be primed for a rally toward the 210.00 zone.

Fundamentally, the British pound is finding strong support from the latest hawkish commentary by the Bank of England, which has hinted that inflation remains sticky, keeping rate cut expectations delayed. On the other hand, the Japanese yen remains under consistent pressure due to the Bank of Japan's ultra-dovish stance and yield curve control policies. The BoJ’s reluctance to shift its policy outlook, coupled with soft macro data from Japan, is weakening the yen across the board.

Technically, a breakout and close above the descending trendline around 194.00 will be a key confirmation point. If this happens, bulls could dominate and push GBPJPY toward the 210.00 resistance zone in the medium term. The R\:R on this setup remains favorable with stops safely tucked below 183.70, giving this trade strong upside potential.

This pair is currently one of my top watchlist setups for May as both the technical and fundamental landscapes align. With bullish sentiment driving GBP strength and JPY weakness being a prevailing macro theme, GBPJPY could deliver a powerful upside continuation if the breakout confirms.

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