Analysis of transactions and tips for trading GBP/USD
The test of 1.2544 on Wednesday afternoon, coinciding with the drop of the MACD line from zero, prompted a sell signal that led to a price decrease towards 1.2493.
Pound declined because of the dovish remarks of Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, as he stated that the interest rate cycle nears its peak. He mentioned that wage growth gradually declined, and the economy slowed down in response to the 14 consecutive rate increases since December 2021. Most likely, this downward momentum will continue since no important reports lie ahead besides the house price index, which does not have much impact on the market.
For long positions:
Buy when pound hits 1.2521 (green line on the chart) and take profit at the price of 1.2562 (thicker green line on the chart). Growth may occur as part of an upward correction. However, when buying, ensure that the MACD line lies above zero or just starts to rise from it.
Pound can also be bought after two consecutive price tests of 1.2489, but the MACD line should be in the oversold area as only by that will the market reverse to 1.2521 and 1.2562.
For short positions:
Sell when pound reaches 1.2489 (red line on the chart) and take profit at the price of 1.2455. Pressure will persist, especially in the case of the breakdown of the monthly lows. However, when selling, ensure that the MACD line lies below zero or drops down from it.
Pound can also be sold after two consecutive price tests of 1.2521, but the MACD line should be in the overbought area as only by that will the market reverse to 1.2489 and 1.2455.
What's on the chart:
Thin green line - entry price at which you can buy GBP/USD
Thick green line - estimated price where you can set Take-Profit (TP) or manually fix profits, as further growth above this level is unlikely.
Thin red line - entry price at which you can sell GBP/USD
Thick red line - estimated price where you can set Take-Profit (TP) or manually fix profits, as further decline below this level is unlikely.
MACD line- it is important to be guided by overbought and oversold areas when entering the market
Important: Novice traders need to be very careful when making decisions about entering the market. Before the release of important reports, it is best to stay out of the market to avoid being caught in sharp fluctuations in the rate. If you decide to trade during the release of news, then always place stop orders to minimize losses. Without placing stop orders, you can very quickly lose your entire deposit, especially if you do not use money management and trade large volumes.
And remember that for successful trading, you need to have a clear trading plan. Spontaneous trading decision based on the current market situation is an inherently losing strategy for an intraday trader.
