British Pound / U.S. Dollar
Short
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GBP/USD Short Setup – Rising Wedge Breakdown

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GBP/USD Short Setup – Rising Wedge Breakdown
Timeframe: 2H

The pair has formed a rising wedge pattern, typically a bearish reversal signal. Price has now broken below the lower trendline, suggesting a potential downside move.

Setup Details:

Entry: ~$1.3717 (post-breakout)

Stop Loss: ~$1.3826 (above recent highs)

Target Zone: $1.3477 to $1.3407


Technical Analysis:

Rising wedge pattern breakdown confirmed

Supertrend indicator has flipped bearish

Momentum divergence visible on lower timeframes (not shown)


Fundamental Context:

GBP remains under pressure due to weak UK economic data and ongoing BoE rate cut expectations

USD strength backed by persistent inflation concerns and hawkish Fed tone


Bias: Bearish (Short-Term Swing Trade)

Look for potential retests of broken support for confirmation. Manage risk accordingly as volatility may increase ahead of upcoming macro events
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