GBP/USD | British Pound to US Dollar Trading Analysis

GBP/USD | British Pound to US Dollar Trading Analysis

Written by: PaxForex analytics dept - Friday, 21 August 2020 0 comments

Source: PaxForex Premium Analytics Portal, Technical Insight

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GBP/USD, 30 min

Pivot: 1.3248

Analysis:

Provided that the currency pair is traded above 1.3205, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 1.3248
  • Take Profit 1: 1.3270
  • Take Profit 2: 1.3290

Alternative scenario: 

In case of breakdown of the level 1.3205, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 1.3205
  • Take Profit 1: 1.3180
  • Take Profit 2: 1.3160

Comment:

RSI shows ascending momentum during the day.

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
1.3310 1.3205
1.3290 1.3180
1.3270 1.3160

GBP/USD, D1

Pivot: 1.3096

Analysis:

While the price is above 1.2880, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 1.3096
  • Take Profit 1: 1.3270
  • Take Profit 2: 1.3515

Alternative scenario:

If the level 1.2880 is broken-down, follow the recommendations below.

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 1.2880
  • Take Profit 1: 1.2670
  • Take Profit 2: 1.2470

Comment:

RSI indicates that the uptrend continues in the medium term.

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
1.3700 1.2880
1.3515 1.2670
1.3270 1.2470

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

NZD/USD – buy above 0.6519 with 0.6565 and 0.6578 as Take Profit targets. Alternative scenario - if the level of 0.6519 is broken-down you should consider selling with the targets 0.6497 and 0.6484 as Take Profit.
USD/CAD - short positions below 1.3195 with 1.3155 and 1.3130 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level of 1.3195 is broken-out, buy with the targets 1.3215 and 1.3235 as Take Profit.
EUR/USD – buy above 1.1850 with 1.1900 and 1.1915 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level 1.1850 is broken-down, sell with the TP 1.1830 and 1.1810.