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21.02.2024 04:08 PM
Technical Analysis of GBP/USD for February 21, 2024
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GBP/USD: A Tight Rope Walk Above Key Moving Averages

As the GBP/USD pair dances around pivotal moving averages, traders have been closely monitoring the short-term fluctuations that have recently seen the pair break above a crucial supply zone. The technical landscape is now poised on a delicate fulcrum, with potential for either continuation of the uptrend or a sentiment shift to bearish tones.

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Technical Analysis:

The 4-hour chart for the GBP/USD pair presents a tableau of consolidation with flirtations above key moving averages that act as battlegrounds for the bulls and bears. A 'Shooting Star' candlestick formation—often considered a bearish reversal pattern—stands in stark contrast to the 'Bearish Engulfing' pattern that preceded it, suggesting that the path of least resistance could be downward.

Despite this, the momentum remains robust and positive, as the pair successfully breached the short-term supply zone between 1.2613 and 1.2595, crafting a new local zenith at 1.2628. The current stance is above the 100-period EMA at 1.2621, giving the bulls a slight edge as they eye the next target at 1.2691.

The GBP/USD pair finds itself in a state of anticipation, with market participants on the lookout for a decisive breakout. The intraday technical supports at 1.2612, 1.2603, and 1.2595 hold the key to maintaining bullish sentiment; a breach below could tilt the scales. The horizontal trend is indicative of a market awaiting catalysts, and with the pair nestled between the 50 and 100 MA, these levels are closely watched.

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Indicator and Sentiment Insights:

A mixed signal landscape is presented by technical indicators and moving averages, with an almost even split between sell and buy signals. This indecision is mirrored in the sentiment scoreboard, which currently leans slightly bullish at 55% versus 45% bears, although the last three days have seen a sentiment switch to bearish.

Weekly Pivot Points:

  • WR3 - 1.26951
  • WR2 - 1.26671
  • WR1 - 1.26519
  • Weekly Pivot - 1.26391
  • WS1 - 1.26239
  • WS2 - 1.26111

The weekly pivot points provide traders with key levels to watch for potential reversals or continuations.

Trading Insights:

Traders should consider the mixed sentiment and closely balanced technical indicators as signs to employ prudent risk management strategies. The key will be to watch for either a sustained hold above the 1.2625 (100 MA) region for bullish confirmation or a drop below the 1.2595 support for bearish signals.

Scenario for Bulls: Should the bulls maintain control, a push towards the WR1 at 1.26519, followed by an attempt at WR2 at 1.26671, could be on the cards, aligning with the bullish sentiment on the scoreboard.

Scenario for Bears: For bears, a move below the WS2 pivot point at 1.26111 could confirm a change in sentiment, possibly opening the door to a retest of the key short-term support at 1.2517, the swing low from February 5th, 2024.

Conclusion: The GBP/USD pair remains at a technical crossroads, with the potential for either an upward journey or a downward correction. The upcoming trading sessions will be crucial in determining which force prevails, as traders align their positions with the subtle cues from both technical patterns and market sentiment.

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