GBP/USD: Trading with the wave count and banking +88 Pips (+4%)

Elliott Wave Forecast Team ElliottWave-Forecast.com

April 13 2026 we advised EWF members that the GBPUSD pair was in a bullish wave count and that a move higher was coming.

GBP/USD one-hour chart London update April 13 2026 (Bullish wave count)

On April 13 2026 I entered the BUY trade when GBPUSD tapped the 1H FVG (Gray). Visible bullish signals, before the buy entry, was the bullish divergence pattern (Red) and the break above CHoCH level (Black) signalling more upside.

GBP/USD 15 minute chart April 13 2026

GBP/USD moves higher and on April 13 2026 price hits the 4R target at 1.3510 from 1.3422 and I closed the buy trade for +88 pips (+4% gain risking 1% on every trade).

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