GBP/USD | British Pound to US Dollar Trading Analysis

GBP/USD | British Pound to US Dollar Trading Analysis

Written by: PaxForex analytics dept - Tuesday, 27 October 2020 0 comments

Source: PaxForex Premium Analytics Portal, Technical Insight

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GBP/USD, 30 min

Pivot: 1.3036

Analysis:

Provided that the currency pair is traded above 1.3005, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 1.3036
  • Take Profit 1: 1.3075
  • Take Profit 2: 1.3100

Alternative scenario: 

In case of breakdown of the level 1.3005, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 1.3005
  • Take Profit 1: 1.2990
  • Take Profit 2: 1.2970

Comment:

RSI shows ascending momentum during the day.

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
1.3125 1.3005
1.3100 1.2990
1.3075 1.2970

GBP/USD, D1

Pivot: 1.3042

Analysis:

While the price is above 1.2835, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 1.3042
  • Take Profit 1: 1.3175
  • Take Profit 2: 1.3350

Alternative scenario:

If the level 1.2835 is broken-down, follow the recommendations below.

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 1.2835
  • Take Profit 1: 1.2675
  • Take Profit 2: 1.2515

Comment:

RSI indicates that an uptrend continues in the medium term.

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
1.3480 1.2835
1.3350 1.2675
1.3175 1.2515

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

EUR/USD – buy above 1.1805 with 1.1860 and 1.1870 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level 1.1805 is broken-down, sell with the TP 1.1785 and 1.1760.
USD/CAD - short positions below 1.3220 with 1.3140 and 1.3120 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level of 1.3220 is broken-out,  buy with the targets 1.3240 and 1.3260 as Take Profit.
NZD/USD – buy above 0.6664 with 0.6739 and 0.6755 as Take Profit targets. Alternative scenario - if the level of 0.6664 is broken-down, you should consider selling with the targets 0.6638 and 0.6622 as Take Profit.