I've been tracking the GBPUSD, and here's where I stand 12:10pm

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Current Price & Overextension: The price is currently at 1.29380, which is still well above the recent consolidation range of 1.281–1.285. This tells me the market remains overextended, suggesting that the strong rally may be due for a pullback.

Technical Snapshot: On the 1‑hour chart, my moving averages—such as the EMA, DEMA, and KAMA—are aligned near the price, confirming that the broader uptrend is intact. However, oscillators like the RSI, which is around 75, and the StochRSI sitting at 100, indicate that the market is extremely overbought. These overbought conditions make me anticipate a short‑term reversal.

Directional & Volatility Factors: The directional indicators still point to bullish momentum (with the PLUS_DI notably higher than the MINUS_DI), but the recent surge seems impulsive when I compare the price to the established support zone. With an ATR around 0.00538, I see that the price has moved significantly for the range, suggesting that a retracement is likely.

My Trade Setup: Given this setup, I’m watching for clear rejection signals—like a bearish engulfing pattern or a firm pin bar—around the upper levels of the range, roughly between 1.292 and 1.290. If I see these reversal signals, I'll plan to enter a short position with a tight stop just above recent highs (around 1.296–1.297). My profit target would be set toward the consolidation zone around 1.278–1.281, which offers me a favorable risk/reward ratio.

Fundamental Backdrop: Recent fundamental news, particularly the conflicting tariff policies, has spurred significant volatility. This volatility, combined with the technical overextension, reinforces my expectation that the current upward move is unsustainable in the short term.

In short, even though the overall trend remains bullish, the pair's current overbought condition and extreme price levels signal an impending short-term pullback. I'm getting ready to take advantage of that temporary reversal with careful, tight risk management.

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