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GBPUSD Approaching Key Resistance - Will Sellers Step In?OANDA:GBPUSD is approaching a key resistance level, marked by significant selling pressure. This area has historically acted as a key supply zone, increasing the likelihood of a bearish reaction if sellers step in again. The current market structure suggests that if the price confirms a rejection from this resistance level, there is a high probability of a downward move. I anticipate that if rejection occurs, the market may head lower toward the 1.30950 level, which serves as a logical target within the current market structure. However, a break above this resistance would invalidate the bearish bias and could lead to further upside. This setup reflects the potential for a retracement after an impulsive move, supported by the confluence of previous price behavior and the current structure. If you agree with this analysis or have additional insights, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
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by DanieIM
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#GBPUSD: Risk Entry Vs Safe Entry, Which One Would You Chose? The GBPUSD currency pair presents two promising opportunities for entry, potentially generating gains exceeding 500 pips. However, entering these markets carries a substantial risk of stop-loss hunting during the commencement of the week. Conversely, adopting a safe entry strategy offers a favourable chance for a bullish position. We encourage you to share your thoughts and feedback on our ideas. ❤️🚀 Team Setupsfx_
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by Setupsfx_
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Education
by TLTurnerTV
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by David_Perk
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Falling towards 61.8% Fibonacci support?THE Cable (GBP/USD) is falling towards the pivot which has been identified as a pullback support and could bounce to the 1st resistance which is a pullback resistance. Pivot: 1.3010 1st Support: 1.2881 1st Resistance: 1.3207 Risk Warning: Trading Forex and CFDs carries a high level of risk to your capital and you should only trade with money you can afford to lose. Trading Forex and CFDs may not be suitable for all investors, so please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent advice if necessary. Disclaimer: The above opinions given constitute general market commentary, and do not constitute the opinion or advice of IC Markets or any form of personal or investment advice. Any opinions, news, research, analyses, prices, other information, or links to third-party sites contained on this website are provided on an "as-is" basis, are intended only to be informative, is not an advice nor a recommendation, nor research, or a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for a transaction in any financial instrument and thus should not be treated as such. The information provided does not involve any specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. Please be aware, that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and/or results. Past Performance or Forward-looking scenarios based upon the reasonable beliefs of the third-party provider are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking or past performance statements. IC Markets makes no representation or warranty and assumes no liability as to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, nor any loss arising from any investment based on a recommendation, forecast or any information supplied by any third-party.
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by ICmarkets
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WHY GBPUSD BULLISH ?? DETAILED TECHNICAL AND FUNDAMENTALSThe GBP/USD currency pair is currently trading around 1.2950, exhibiting a bullish pennant pattern—a continuation signal that often precedes further upward movement. This pattern forms after a strong price surge, followed by a consolidation phase marked by converging trendlines. A breakout above the pennant's upper boundary could propel the pair toward the target price of 1.3100, indicating a potential gain of 150 pips. Fundamentally, the British pound has demonstrated resilience, bolstered by the UK's robust economic performance and the Bank of England's measured approach to interest rate adjustments. Recent data indicates that the UK economy has maintained steady growth, with inflation rates aligning closely with the central bank's targets. Conversely, the US dollar has experienced fluctuations due to mixed economic indicators and evolving monetary policy expectations from the Federal Reserve. These dynamics contribute to the supportive environment for the pound against the dollar. Technical analysis reinforces the bullish outlook for GBP/USD. The pair has been trading above key moving averages, with oscillators indicating strong upward momentum. The formation of the bullish pennant suggests a continuation of the prevailing uptrend. Key resistance levels to monitor include 1.3000 and 1.3040, with a sustained break above these points potentially paving the way toward the 1.3100 target. Additionally, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains in bullish territory, suggesting that the current uptrend has room to continue. Traders should monitor key resistance levels closely, as a confirmed breakout could present a lucrative opportunity to capitalize on the anticipated movement. Implementing robust risk management strategies, such as setting appropriate stop-loss orders, is essential to navigate potential market volatility. Staying informed about upcoming economic data releases and central bank communications will also be crucial in effectively capitalizing on this trading opportunity.
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by AndrewsMarket-Mastery
5
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by FXOpen
2
GBPUSD H4 I Bullish Rise Based on the H4 chart analysis, we can see that the price is testing our buy entry at 1.2963, which is a pullback support that aligns with the 78.6% Fibo retracement. Our take profit will be at 1.3078, which is a pullback resistance level. The stop loss will be placed at 1.2859, a swing low support. High Risk Investment Warning Trading Forex/CFDs on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage can work against you. Stratos Markets Limited (fxcm.com/uk): CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 63% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Stratos Europe Ltd (fxcm.com/eu): CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 63% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Stratos Trading Pty. Limited (fxcm.com/au): Trading FX/CFDs carries significant risks. FXCM AU (AFSL 309763), please read the Financial Services Guide, Product Disclosure Statement, Target Market Determination and Terms of Business at fxcm.com/au Stratos Global LLC (fxcm.com/markets): Losses can exceed deposits. Please be advised that the information presented on TradingView is provided to FXCM (‘Company’, ‘we’) by a third-party provider (‘TFA Global Pte Ltd’). Please be reminded that you are solely responsible for the trading decisions on your account. There is a very high degree of risk involved in trading. Any information and/or content is intended entirely for research, educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment or consultation advice or investment strategy. The information is not tailored to the investment needs of any specific person and therefore does not involve a consideration of any of the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any viewer that may receive it. Kindly also note that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking or past performance statements. We assume no liability as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information and/or content provided herein and the Company cannot be held responsible for any omission, mistake nor for any loss or damage including without limitation to any loss of profit which may arise from reliance on any information supplied by TFA Global Pte Ltd. The speaker(s) is neither an employee, agent nor representative of FXCM and is therefore acting independently. The opinions given are their own, constitute general market commentary, and do not constitute the opinion or advice of FXCM or any form of personal or investment advice. FXCM neither endorses nor guarantees offerings of third-party speakers, nor is FXCM responsible for the content, veracity or opinions of third-party speakers, presenters or participants.
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by FXCM
1
GBP/USD Technical Analysis: Key Levels and Trade SetupThis chart represents a technical analysis of the GBP/USD currency pair on a 15-minute timeframe, using exponential moving averages (EMAs) and key levels. Key Observations: 1. EMA Indicators: The 200-period EMA (blue) is at 1.29238. The 30-period EMA (red) is at 1.29155. Price is currently below the 200 EMA, indicating a potential bearish trend. 2. Support and Resistance: Resistance Level: 1.29346 (highlighted in blue). Support Zone: Around 1.28857 (purple highlighted area). 3. Trading Plan: The price is currently consolidating in a range between the support and resistance levels. If the price breaks above 1.29346, it could move towards the target of 1.29720. If the price fails to break resistance and falls below support (1.28857), a bearish
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by EA_GOLD_MAN_COPY_TRADE
3
GBPUSD: Potential Pullback Trade Explained 🇬🇧🇺🇸 GBPUSD closed this week, respecting a key daily horizontal support cluster. Analyzing the intraday price action, I spotted a nice double bottom pattern on an hourly time frame. To buy the pair with a confirmation after the market opening, I suggest waiting for a bullish breakout of its neckline. An hourly candle close above will confirm a violation. A bullish move will be expected at least to 1.296 level then. ❤️Please, support my work with like, thank you!❤️ I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis.
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by VasilyTrader
3
GBP/USD Technical Outlook: Elliott Wave Mapping the Next MoveThis GBP/USD 4H chart presents an Elliott Wave analysis. Wave (1) and (2): The market had an impulsive bullish movement in Wave 1, followed by a corrective Wave 2. Wave (3): A strong bullish move with momentum. Wave (4): A corrective phase, forming a triangle pattern (a-b-c-d-e), which suggests the market is preparing for another impulsive leg. Entry Confirmation: A breakout above the triangle pattern. First Target: 1.31457 (Fibonacci 0.382) Second Target: 1.32105 (Fibonacci 0.5)
by Money_Dictators
1
The basis for a bullish outlook on GBPUSD in the futureAnalysis of Market Influencing Factors and GBP/USD Trends 1. Impact of Tariff and Trade Policies Trump planned to impose reciprocal tariffs on April 2nd, targeting sectors like automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors to equalize tariffs with US trading partners. This stoked fears of a US economic recession, pressuring the US dollar. As a USD - denominated currency pair, GBP/USD gained upward support as the dollar weakened. Moreover, investors shifted funds from US - dollar assets to sterling assets to avoid tariff - policy uncertainties, further driving up GBP/USD. Additionally, Trump's radical trade policies were unlikely to change substantially in the short term. The ongoing trade frictions continued to harm the US economy, eroding market confidence in the dollar and providing sustained support for GBP/USD's rise. 2. Influence of Macroeconomic Data Non - farm payroll data, a key barometer of the US job market, significantly impacts the US dollar's trend. Strong non - farm payroll data indicates a booming US job market and good economic growth, usually strengthening the dollar and causing GBP/USD to decline. 3. Positive UK Economic Data Despite some uncertainties, strong recent UK retail sales data demonstrated the resilience of the UK economy. If subsequent economic data such as CPI and GDP remains positive, market confidence in the pound will grow, pushing GBP/USD higher. Currently, market optimism about GBP/USD is rising. With the impacts of tariff policies and non - farm payroll data subsiding, GBP/USD has returned to normal. Supported by both technical and fundamental factors and a favorable market environment, GBP/USD is likely to keep rising. Investors may consider buying on dips to seize opportunities. However, the forex market is highly volatile. Investors should monitor market trends closely and manage risks properly. 💎💎💎 GBPUSD 💎💎💎 🎁 Buy@1.28000 - 1.28500 🎁 TP 1.30000 - 1.3100 The market has been extremely volatile lately. If you can't figure out the market's direction, you'll only be a cash dispenser for others. If you also want to succeed，Follow the link below to get my daily strategy updates
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by BenGray9
1
GBPUSD Be bullishWhen the GBPUSD pair executes a definitive breach of the 1.30000 resistance ceiling — a level of both psychological and technical significance — it is poised to precipitate a substantial influx of bullish sentiment. This event not only satisfies key technical prerequisites for an upward price trajectory but also catalyzes a profound shift in market sentiment. Consequentially, diverse market participants, ranging from institutional hedge funds to high - volume forex dealers and astute retail investors, will be drawn to the market, precipitating a marked upswing in trading volumes. The resultant robust buying momentum is forecast to drive the formation of a pronounced uptrend, propelling the pair to appreciably higher price levels. From a forward - looking perspective, resistance levels at 1.31400 and 1.32100 are likely demarcated by prior price action, Fibonacci retracement ratios, or psychologically significant thresholds. As the pair gravitates towards these levels, short - term traders who previously established short positions at higher price points will likely execute mass short - covering, inundating the market with selling pressure. Simultaneously, long - term bulls seeking to realize profits will contribute to the selling pressure, further exacerbating the downward - leaning market dynamics. These converging forces may well impede the pair’s upward progression and potentially instigate a short - term price correction. Should the GBPUSD pair fail to surmount the 1.30000 resistance hurdle and commence a retracement, the 1.28800 level — identified as a zone of prior price congestion or corroborated by key technical indicators — is anticipated to attract value - seeking buyers. The influx of buying interest at this level may effectively arrest the downward momentum. Deeper into the price spectrum, the 1.27000 level, which aligns with major moving averages or critical trendlines, functions as a pivotal line of defense. Given its status as a widely recognized strong support zone, a substantial influx of buying pressure is likely to materialize as the price approaches this level, thereby forestalling a more significant price decline and fostering market stability. 💎💎💎 GBPUSD 💎💎💎 🎁 Buy@1.28800 - 1.29000 🎁 TP 1.30000 - 1.31400 The market has been extremely volatile lately. If you can't figure out the market's direction, you'll only be a cash dispenser for others. If you also want to succeed，Follow the link below to get my daily strategy updates
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by BenGray9
1
GBPUSD H1 I Bearish fall from 50% FiboBased on the H1 chart analysis, we can see that the price is rising toward our sell entry at 1.3143, which is a pullback resistance aligning with a 50% Fibo retracement. Our take profit will be at 1.3048, a pullback support level. The stop loss will be placed at 1.3206, a swing-high resistance level. High Risk Investment Warning Trading Forex/CFDs on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage can work against you. Stratos Markets Limited (fxcm.com/uk): CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 63% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Stratos Europe Ltd (fxcm.com/eu): CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 63% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Stratos Trading Pty. Limited (fxcm.com/au): Trading FX/CFDs carries significant risks. FXCM AU (AFSL 309763), please read the Financial Services Guide, Product Disclosure Statement, Target Market Determination and Terms of Business at fxcm.com/au Stratos Global LLC (fxcm.com/markets): Losses can exceed deposits. Please be advised that the information presented on TradingView is provided to FXCM (‘Company’, ‘we’) by a third-party provider (‘TFA Global Pte Ltd’). Please be reminded that you are solely responsible for the trading decisions on your account. There is a very high degree of risk involved in trading. Any information and/or content is intended entirely for research, educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment or consultation advice or investment strategy. The information is not tailored to the investment needs of any specific person and therefore does not involve a consideration of any of the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any viewer that may receive it. Kindly also note that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking or past performance statements. We assume no liability as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information and/or content provided herein and the Company cannot be held responsible for any omission, mistake nor for any loss or damage including without limitation to any loss of profit which may arise from reliance on any information supplied by TFA Global Pte Ltd. The speaker(s) is neither an employee, agent nor representative of FXCM and is therefore acting independently. The opinions given are their own, constitute general market commentary, and do not constitute the opinion or advice of FXCM or any form of personal or investment advice. FXCM neither endorses nor guarantees offerings of third-party speakers, nor is FXCM responsible for the content, veracity or opinions of third-party speakers, presenters or participants.
Short
by FXCM
2