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FX.co ★ Technical analysis of GBP/USD for February 16, 2023

Technical analysis of GBP/USD for February 16, 2023

Technical analysis of GBP/USD for February 16, 2023

Overview :

Yesterday the GBP/USD traded lower and closed the day in the red area near the price of 1.1964. Today it, on the contrary, grew a little, having risen to the level of 1.2007. On the hourly chart, the GBP/USD pair is testing the strength of the support - the moving average line MA (100) H1 (1.2081).

At the same chart, the GBP/USD pair is still below the MA 100 H1 line - the first resistance of 1.2099. Based on the foregoing, it is probably worth sticking to the north direction in trading, and as long as the GBP/USD pair remains below MA 100 H1, it may be necessary to look for entry points to buy at the end of the correction.

The GBP/USD pair tests 1.2081 level and still below it, and the contradiction between the technical indicators still valid, to continue with our neutrality until the price confirms its situation according to the mentioned level followed by detecting its next destination clearly.

To review the expected targets for the upcoming period, please check our morning report. Intraday bias in GBP/USD pair stays on the downside, as fall from 1.2081 is targeting 100 day EMA (now at 1.2007).

Firm break there will target 38.2% retracement of 1.2081 to 1.2007 at 1.1974. The expected trading range for today is between 1.1974 support and 1.2081 resistance.

Another thought: the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is considered overbought because it is above 40. The GBP/USD pair price could be awaiting a major downswing if the digital savings manages to slice below a fatal line of the first support that sets at the price of 1.1974 (Horizontal black line).

The GBP/USD pair has extended its daily slide and declined below 1.2081. With the US Dollar staying resilient against its rivals following the better-than-forecast data, the pair is having a difficult time staging a rebound in the early American session. The expected trend for today: bearish market. Targets : 1.1964 and 1.1930.

On the upside, break of 1.2081 major resistance will turn bias back to the upside for retesting 1.2117 instead.

*The market analysis posted here is meant to increase your awareness, but not to give instructions to make a trade
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