Tips and Analysis for Trading GBP/USD: Identifying Entry Points and Managing Risks

Market Outlook: Oil Price Trends and Gold Amid Global Economic Uncertainties - 21.08.2023

Analysis of transactions and tips for trading GBP/USD

The price test of 1.2795 on Monday afternoon, coinciding with the significant drop of the MACD line from zero, limited the downward potential of the pair. The empty economic calendar today may fuel pressure on pound, leading to a more significant downward correction. For long positions: Buy when pound hits 1.2795 (green line on the chart) and take profit at the price of 1.2840 (thicker green line on the chart). Growth could occur after a breakdown of 1.2795. However, when buying, traders should make sure that the MACD line lies above zero or rises from it.

 

Pound can also be bought after two consecutive price tests of 1.2768, but the MACD line should be in the oversold area as only by that will the market reverse to 1.2795 and 1.2840. For short positions: Sell when pound reaches 1.2768 (red line on the chart) and take profit at the price of 1.2728.

Pressure may return in the event of inactivity at the highs. However, when selling, traders should make sure that the MACD line lies below zero or drops down from it.

Pound can also be sold after two consecutive price tests of 1.2795, but the MACD line should be in the overbought area as only by that will the market reverse to 1.2768 and 1.2728. 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.

 

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Market Outlook: Oil Price Trends and Gold Amid Global Economic Uncertainties - 21.08.2023

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