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GBP/USD Technical Analysis: Bulls eyeing a breakthrough 1-1/2 week old trading range

   “¢   Persistent USD selling bias helped the pair to catch some fresh bids and rally back to the 1.2700 handle during the mid-European session on the last day of the week.  

   “¢   Sustained move beyond a confluence hurdle – comprising of 100-hour SMA and 38.2% Fibo. retracement level of this week’s slide was seen as a key trigger for bullish traders.  

GBP/USD 1-hourly chart

   “¢   Technical indicators on hourly charts have been gaining positive traction and have also recovered from the bearish territory, supporting prospects for additional gains.

   “¢   Despite a bullish set-up, traders are likely to wait for a convincing breakthrough 1-1/2 week old trading range before positioning for any further near-term appreciating move.

Daily chart

GBP/USD

Overview:
       Today Last Price:  1.2698
       Today Daily change:  44  pips
       Today Daily change %:  0.348%
       Today Daily Open:  1.2654
Trends:
       Previous Daily SMA20:  1.2663
       Previous Daily SMA50:  1.28
       Previous Daily SMA100:  1.29
       Previous Daily SMA200:  1.3199
Levels:
       Previous Daily High:  1.2676
       Previous Daily Low:  1.2616
       Previous Weekly High:  1.2708
       Previous Weekly Low:  1.2574
       Previous Monthly High:  1.3176
       Previous Monthly Low:  1.2723
       Previous Daily Fibonacci 38.2%:  1.2653
       Previous Daily Fibonacci 61.8%:  1.2639
       Previous Daily Pivot Point S1:  1.2622
       Previous Daily Pivot Point S2:  1.2589
       Previous Daily Pivot Point S3:  1.2562
       Previous Daily Pivot Point R1:  1.2681
       Previous Daily Pivot Point R2:  1.2708
       Previous Daily Pivot Point R3:  1.274

 

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