FX.co ★ GBP/USD: Simple Trading Tips for Beginners on August 26 (US session)

Analysis of Trades and Tips for the Pound

The price test of 1.3189 occurred when the MACD indicator had moved significantly downward from the zero mark, which limited the pair's downside potential—especially within such a significant upward trend. For this reason, I did not sell the pound. The lack of UK data affected market volatility, and the second half of the day is likely to be just as uninteresting. Data on changes in durable goods orders in the US are unlikely to attract much attention from traders, so I will look to buy as low as possible, using the new levels I have marked. For the intraday strategy, I plan to act based on scenarios No. 1 and No. 2.

Buy Signal

Scenario No 1. Today, I plan to buy the pound when it reaches the entry point around 1.3200, plotted by the green line on the chart, with the goal of rising to 1.3243, plotted by the thicker green line on the chart. Around 1.3243, I will exit long positions and open short positions in the opposite direction, counting on a movement of 30-35 pips from the level. An upward movement in the pound can be expected today, continuing the upward trend. Important: Before buying, ensure the MACD indicator is above the zero mark and starting to rise from it.

Scenario No 2. I also plan to buy the pound today in case of two consecutive price tests of 1.3175 when the MACD indicator is in the oversold area. This will limit the pair's downward potential and lead to a reverse market upturn. One can expect growth to the opposite levels of 1.3200 and 1.3243.

Sell Signal

Scenario No 1. Today, I plan to sell the pound after testing the level of 1.3175, plotted by the red line on the chart, which will lead to a rapid decline in GBP/USD. The key target for sellers will be the level of 1.3149, where I will exit short positions and immediately open long positions in the opposite direction (expecting a movement of 20-25 pips in the opposite direction from that level). Sellers will become active if there are no significant actions around the new weekly high. Important: Before selling, make sure that the MACD indicator is below the zero mark and is just starting to decline from it.

Scenario No 2. I also plan to sell the pound today in case of two consecutive price tests of 1.3200 when the MACD indicator is in the overbought area. This will limit the pair's upward potential and lead to a reverse market downturn. One can expect a decline to the opposite levels of 1.3175 and 1.3149.

What's on the Chart:

Thin green line: the entry price at which you can buy the trading instrument.

Thick green line: the estimated price at which you can set Take Profit or manually close positions, as further growth above this level is unlikely.

Thin red line: the entry price at which you can sell the trading instrument.

Thick red line: an estimated price at which you can place Take Profit or manually close positions, as further decline below this level is unlikely.

MACD indicator: when entering the market, it is essential to be guided by overbought and oversold zones.

Important: Novice traders in the forex market need to be very careful when making decisions about entering the market. It is best to stay out of the market before important fundamental reports are released to avoid getting caught in sharp price fluctuations. If you decide to trade during news releases, always place stop orders to minimize losses. You must set stop orders to avoid losing your entire deposit, especially if you don't use money management and trade in large volumes.

Remember, a clear trading plan, like the one I've outlined, is essential for successful trading. Making impulsive decisions based on the current market situation is a losing strategy for novice intraday traders.