|

GBP/USD Elliott Wave double three correction in progress [Video]

After forming the low on September 26, 2022 low, GBP/USD shows an incomplete higher high bullish sequence. This suggests the right side is higher and dips therefore should see support in 3, 7, or 11 swing. The pair is currently correcting cycle from 10.4.2023 low. Internal subdivision of the correction is unfolding as a double three Elliott Wave structure. Down from September 26, 2024 peak, wave W ended at 1.3089 and wave X ended at 1.3175 as 1 hour chart below shows.

Pair has resumed lower in wave Y with internal subdivision as a double three in lesser degree. Down from wave X, wave (a) ended at 1.3019. Wave (b) rally ended at 1.31 and wave (c) lower ended at 1.297. This completed wave ((w)) in higher degree. Bounce in wave ((x)) ended at 1.307 with internal subdivision as zigzag. Up from wave ((w)), wave (a) ended at 1.302 and wave (b) ended at 1.297. Wave (c) higher ended at 1.307 which completed wave ((x)). Pair has resumed lower in wave ((y)). Near term, as far as pivot at 1.3175 stays intact, pair has scope to see further downside. Potential support below is at 100% – 161.8% Fibonacci extension of wave W. This area comes at 1.262 – 1.283.

GBP/USD 60 minutes Elliott Wave chart

GBP/USD Elliott Wave [Video]

Author

Elliott Wave Forecast Team

Elliott Wave Forecast Team

ElliottWave-Forecast.com

More from Elliott Wave Forecast Team
Share:

Editor's Picks

GBP/USD defends 1.3300 after strong UK PMI data

Following Thursday's sharp decline, GBP/USD clings to small gains above 1.3300 in the American session on Friday, supported by the upbeat UK Retail Sales and July PMI data. Nevertheless, the pair's upside remains capped as investors cling to a cautious stance amid a further escalation of tensions in the Middle East. The US July PMI data failed to trigger relevant price action.

EUR/USD remains below 1.1400 after mixed US PMIs

EUR/USD pressures daily lows below the 1.1400 mark in the American session on Friday. Mixed S&P Global PMIs, as manufacturing output contracted while services activity expanded in July, triggered no relevant market reaction. The focus remains in Middle East developments and inflation-related concerns.

Gold holds above $4,050 but momentum still missing

Gold builds on its modest intraday bounce and climbs above the $4,050 level on Friday, hitting a fresh daily high amid a modest US Dollar pullback. The fundamental backdrop, however, warrants some caution before confirming that the pullback from an over two-week high, touched on Wednesday, has run its course and positioning for any meaningful upside.

Ethereum: Derivatives interest in ETH improves, but signs of caution remain

Ethereum is hovering slightly below the $1,900 level, down 3% on Thursday following a slight expansion in derivatives interest. The top altcoin's open interest has increased to 14.60 million ETH, marking a 600K ETH increase over the past two days and its highest level since June 7.

XRP retreats as ETF interest cools
Ripple (XRP) slides toward the short-term $1.10 support on Friday, as broader crypto market sentiment weighs on crypto assets. The sell-off mainly stems from fears of inflation in the United States (US) amid the ongoing war in the Middle East and rising Oil prices.
US Dollar mid-year outlook: Exceptional currency, exceptional risks?
The US Dollar enters the second half of 2026 in a markedly different position from a year ago. The King currency has recovered, reflecting persistent US inflation, changing expectations for Fed policy, geopolitical tensions and renewed demand for defensive assets.