Uncover the GBPUSD Market's Intriguing Dynamics: A Comprehensive Analysis
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The GBPUSD market has been in a sideways trend for months, but today we're focusing on a specific area that could attract significant demand and potentially trigger a bounce. Let's break down the key points and provide a comprehensive trade plan for both GBPUSD and DXY.
GBPUSD: Breaking Range Lows
GBPUSD is currently failing at its 1.3140 range lows, but there's a crucial area to watch for a potential rebound. Here's the breakdown:
- Resistance Level: The 1.3130-1.3140 range is acting as resistance, and if we get a daily close below it, we'll consider it a breakdown. This could lead to a downward movement towards the support levels.
- Support Levels: The 1.2940-1.2950 area is a significant support level, aligning with the March POC and April VAL. It's a crucial area to watch for a potential bounce. Additionally, there's a poor low around 1.2965, which could act as a magnet, attracting buyers before a bottom forms.
- 4-Hour Chart Analysis: On the 4-hour chart, GBPUSD is trading inside an equidistant descending channel. As long as we remain below the 1.3130-1.3140 range, the path of least resistance is downward, targeting the 1.2965 and potentially the 1.2940-1.2950 support levels.
One actionable spot to watch is an imbalance near 1.3081. A buy-side single print here could get swept before GBPUSD tests the 1.2950 region. While I'm optimistic about a retest of the 1.2950 support confluence, we should keep an eye on 1.3081 for potential relief first.
DXY: Breaking Out of a Descending Channel
The DXY index has broken out of a descending channel and is holding above the November open at 99.75, which is the key support level for this month. Here's the analysis:
- Resistance Levels: The first resistance is at 100.25, but the more significant level is 100.80, a monthly level from 2023 and the top of a rising channel on the 4-hour chart. There are single prints just below and above this area around 100.60, which could act as a 'magnet' for the US dollar as it rises.
- Potential Movement: Above 99.75, the DXY has room to move into 100.25 and then 100.60-100.80, with a possible sweep towards 100.93.
If DXY tags 100.80 while GBPUSD hits the channel bottom, we'll look for price action to confirm a bottom. Until then, GBPUSD remains a sell-the-rally market below 1.3130-1.3140.
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