GBPUSD bulls are finally on the move after weeks of consolidation.
Today’s surge isn’t a surprise though.
Since December 21st, I’ve been discussing how the market has refused to sell off from 1.2700 resistance. That alone suggested an eventual move higher.
Furthermore, Friday’s session ended just below 1.2700 after a bearish rejection candle on the 26th.
Another indication that buyers were soaking up all offers below the 1.2700 handle.
But today’s session isn’t over. Far from it.
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Until a daily session closes (5 pm EST) above 1.2700, today’s rally is open to interpretation.
This is especially true in low liquidity conditions like the ones we’re in right now due to the holiday season.
A daily close above 1.2700 would expose 1.2800 followed by 1.3070.
In fact, there’s a good chance GBPUSD could trend toward the 1.3070 resistance area if buyers clear 1.2700 today.
Here’s why I think so:
This was a comment I made in the member’s area back on December 12th.
It seems channel support is having its way with this market. As such, a move to the confluence of resistance up around 1.3070 seems likely.
But first, GBPUSD buyers need a daily close above 1.2700. A failure to do so would keep the pressure on the 1.2560 support area.
Keep in mind too that the descending channel you see below is inherently bullish. So a move to 1.3070 might be just the start of a larger 2019 rally.
Next year promises to be an exciting one for both GBPUSD and EURUSD.
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Thanks Justin. Happy new year in advance mate!
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That’s great analysis.
But I remember, you said anything GBP is not advisable to be touched until after the Brexit deal, preferably.
Is it safe now?
I said it would be a volatile currency. Whether or not you’re okay with that is up to you.
Thank you very much.
You’re welcome.
nice one
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happy nu year to you all
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Its been great having your support, thank you. May 2019 be a fruitful year to you and all the community you supporting.
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Well said, GBPUSD is retracing to 1.3070 and does not look like the downtrend is over yet.
GBPUSD taking out long SL or continuing the downtrend? Not sure at this point till after NFP on Friday.
We watch.
thanks Mr Justine…ur eye opening analysis is highly appreciated
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Thanks very much for the guidance in 2018. Happy New Year.
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Great analysis as usual Justin and happy new year
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I see this break out as a fake break out.Look at US Index you will that there is two gap ups that need to be cover.This could be due to government shutdown.And the explain why Euro/Usd is the moving that up.Mind you,that there is a big event on GBP on 9th of this month.Happy New year.
We will wait and see.
We’ll see. Happy New Year.
First time on this platform am new to this forex world but you making sense lets see what happens on GBP/USD
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In the previous years you were great in analysing the forex market and we appreciated you, in this new year you will be greater in Jesus name. Happy New year.
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i said this that the break out is fake.
I see this break out as a fake break out.Look at US Index you will see that there is two gap ups that need to be cover.This could be due to government shutdown.And that explain why Euro/Usd is is not the moving that up.Index gap up need to feel @ 96.575.
Mind you,that there is a big event on GBP on 9th of this month.Happy New year.
The DXY has already broken down.
How many pips SL should we keep on these trades?GBPUSD has fallen.
lol
There was never a setup here, at least not for me.
thanks