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Tight Range, Big Downside: GBP/JPY Poised for Bearish Breakout

The GBP/JPY has been consolidating in a narrow range between 199.83 and 197.43 for the past 3 weeks. It hit an intraday low of  197.77 and is currently trading around 197.86.  Intraday trend is bearish as long as the resistance at 199.20 holds.

 

‘The GBP/JPY pair is trading below  55 and  200 EMA (Short-term) and 365 EMA (long-term) on the 60-min chart, confirming a bearish trend.  Any violation below 197.40 indicates the intraday trend is weak. A dip to 196.70/196.25/195.25/194/193.70 is possible.  Immediate resistance is at 198.70, a breach above this level targets of 199.20/200/202/204.

Market Indicators (60-min chart)

CCI (50)- Bearish

Directional movement index - Bearish

Trading Strategy:  Sell

 
 It is good to sell on rallies around 198.28-30 with SL around 199.20  for a TP of 196.15/194.85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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