GBP/USD | British Pound to US Dollar Trading Analysis

GBP/USD | British Pound to US Dollar Trading Analysis

Written by: PaxForex analytics dept - Tuesday, 02 March 2021 0 comments

Source: PaxForex Premium Analytics Portal, Technical Insight

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GBP/USD, 30 min

Pivot: 1.3887

Analysis:

Provided that the currency pair is traded below 1.3940, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 1.3887
  • Take Profit 1: 1.3820
  • Take Profit 2: 1.3790

Alternative scenario: 

In case of breakout of the level 1.3940, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 1.3940
  • Take Profit 1: 1.3970
  • Take Profit 2: 1.4000

Comment:

RSI shows descending momentum during the day.

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
1.4000 1.3820
1.3970 1.3790
1.3940 1.3750

GBP/USD, D1

Pivot: 1.3936

Analysis:

While the price is above 1.3745, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 1.3936
  • Take Profit 1: 1.4180
  • Take Profit 2: 1.4370

Alternative scenario:

If the level 1.3745 is broken-down, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 1.3745
  • Take Profit 1: 1.3500
  • Take Profit 2: 1.3300

Comment:

RSI indicates that an uptrend continues in the medium term.

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
1.4550 1.3745
1.4370 1.3500
1.4180 1.3300

We also advise you to pay attention to the following currency pairs for intraday trading:

EUR/USD – sell below 1.2055 with 1.1980 and 1.1960 as Take Profit targets. Alternative scenario - if the level of 1.2055 is broken-out, you should consider buying with the targets 1.2075 and 1.2095 as Take Profit.
USD/CAD - long positions above 1.2635 with 1.2740 and 1.2770 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level of 1.2635 is broken-down,  sell with the targets 1.2610 and 1.2585 as Take Profit.
NZD/USD –  sell below 0.7272 with 0.7196 and 0.7181  targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level 0.7272 is broken-out, buy with the TP 0.7298 and 0.7313.