FX.co ★ Elliott wave analysis of GBP/JPY for February 24, 2021

GBP/JPY has been accelerating higher without time for even the smallest correction, but we are getting close to the 161.8% extension target for wave iii/ at 150.79. This should ideally cap the upside for a correction in wave iv/ towards 146.64 and ideally closer to 144.04 before turning higher in wave v/ towards 154.99.

Longer-term we continue to look for more upside above the 2018 peak at 156.66.

R3: 150.79

R2: 150.45

R1: 150.12

Pivot: 149.70

S1: 149.28

S2: 148.60

S3: 148.29

Trading recommendation:

We are long 50% GBP from 142.27 and we will raise our stop higher to 147.75