Market Analysis: GBP/USD Bulls in Control
GBP/USD started a fresh increase above 1.3500.
Important Takeaways for GBP/USD Analysis Today
- The British Pound is eyeing more gains above 1.3500.
- There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at 1.3530 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD.
GBP/USD Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of GBP/USD, the pair formed a base above the 1.3390 level. The British Pound started a steady increase above 1.3440 against the US Dollar, as discussed in the previous analysis.
The pair gained strength above 1.3465 and the 50-hour simple moving average. It even cleared the 1.3500 handle and tested 1.3530. It is now consolidating gains below 1.3530.
The pair is stable above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the 1.3446 swing low to the 1.3529 high. It seems like the bulls might aim for more gains. The RSI moved above the 50 level on the GBP/USD chart and the pair could soon aim for an upside break above a key bearish trend line at 1.3530.
An upside break above 1.3530 could send the pair toward 1.3545. Any more gains might open the doors for a test of 1.3620. If there is a downside correction, immediate support is near the 1.3500 level and the 50-hour simple moving average.
The first major support could be near the 50% Fib retracement at 1.3485. The next pivot level sits near 1.3445. If there is a break below 1.3445, the pair could extend the decline. In the stated case, it could drop and test 1.3420. Any more losses might call for a move toward 1.3390.
This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.
GBP/USD started a fresh increase above 1.3500.
Important Takeaways for GBP/USD Analysis Today
- The British Pound is eyeing more gains above 1.3500.
- There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at 1.3530 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD.
GBP/USD Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of GBP/USD, the pair formed a base above the 1.3390 level. The British Pound started a steady increase above 1.3440 against the US Dollar, as discussed in the previous analysis.
The pair gained strength above 1.3465 and the 50-hour simple moving average. It even cleared the 1.3500 handle and tested 1.3530. It is now consolidating gains below 1.3530.
The pair is stable above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the 1.3446 swing low to the 1.3529 high. It seems like the bulls might aim for more gains. The RSI moved above the 50 level on the GBP/USD chart and the pair could soon aim for an upside break above a key bearish trend line at 1.3530.
An upside break above 1.3530 could send the pair toward 1.3545. Any more gains might open the doors for a test of 1.3620. If there is a downside correction, immediate support is near the 1.3500 level and the 50-hour simple moving average.
The first major support could be near the 50% Fib retracement at 1.3485. The next pivot level sits near 1.3445. If there is a break below 1.3445, the pair could extend the decline. In the stated case, it could drop and test 1.3420. Any more losses might call for a move toward 1.3390.
This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.
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