GBP/USD | British Pound to US Dollar Trading Analysis
GBP/USD | British Pound to US Dollar Trading Analysis
Source: PaxForex Premium Analytics Portal, Technical Insight
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GBP/USD, 30 min
Pivot: 1.2386
Analysis:
Provided that the currency pair is traded above 1.2335, follow the recommendations below:
- Time frame: 30 min
- Recommendation: long position
- Entry point: 1.2355
- Take Profit 1: 1.2410
- Take Profit 2: 1.2455
Alternative scenario:
In case of breakdown of the level 1.2335, follow the recommendations below:
- Time frame: 30 min
- Recommendation: short position
- Entry point: 1.2335
- Take Profit 1: 1.2285
- Take Profit 2: 1.2250
Comment:
RSI shows an ascending momentum during the day.
Key levels:
Resistance | Support |
1.2500 | 1.2335 |
1.2455 | 1.2285 |
1.2410 | 1.2250 |
GBP/USD, D1
Pivot: 1.2347
Analysis:
While the price is below 1.2600, follow the recommendations below:
- Time frame: D1
- Recommendation: short position
- Entry point: 1.2237
- Take Profit 1: 1.2245
- Take Profit 2: 1.2060
Alternative scenario:
If the level 1.2600 is broken-out, follow the recommendations below.
- Time frame: D1
- Recommendation: long position
- Entry point: 1.2600
- Take Profit 1: 1.2815
- Take Profit 2: 1.2980
Comment:
RSI indicates that the downtrend continues in the medium term.
Key levels:
Resistance | Support |
1.2980 | 1.2245 |
1.2815 | 1.2060 |
1.2600 | 1.1950 |
We also advise you to pay attention to the following currency pairs for intra-day trading:
AUD/USD – buy above 0.6845 with 0.6875 and 0.6905 as Take Profit targets. Alternative scenario - if the level of 0.6845 is broken-down, you should consider selling with the targets 0.6805 and 0.6790 as Take Profit.
USD/CAD - short positions below 1.3625 with 1.3575 and 1.3540 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level of 1.3625 is broken-out, buy with the targets 1.3655 and 1.3680 as Take Profit.
EUR/USD – buy above 1.1165 with 1.1230 and 1.1195 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level 1.1165 is broken-down, sell with the TP 1.1140 and 1.1120.