GBP/USD Price Analysis: Struggles to remain above 1.2800, falls
- GBP/USD snaps three days of gains, drops below 1.2800.
- The pair remains consolidated yet lacks the strength to rally towards the YTD high.
- Momentum favors sellers, but they must push GBP/USD below 1.2700.
The GBP/USD experienced a retreat early in the North American session, down by 0.23%. This was a continuation of a trend, as the major trades below 1.2800 at around 1.2769 were unable to achieve a daily close above 1.2800 for the ninth consecutive trading day.
GBP/USD Price Analysis: Technical outlook
Despite reaching a three-month high, the GBP/USD remains consolidated, with buyers unable to push the exchange rate above the 1.2800 figure to challenge the year-to-date (YTD) high of 1.2894.
Momentum has shifted, and sellers appear to gather traction, yet the Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains in bullish territory but is dropping towards the 50-midline. Once the RSI pierces the latter, that would be the green light to drive the GBP/USD lower.
Key support levels lie ahead, like the latest cycle low of 1.2687, the June 10 low. A breach of the latter will pave the way toward the confluence of the 100-day moving average (DMA) and the May 16 low of 1.2643 before challenging the 50-DMA at 1.2610.
GBP/USD Price Action – Daily Chart
Author
Christian Borjon Valencia
FXStreet
Christian Borjon began his career as a retail trader in 2010, mainly focused on technical analysis and strategies around it. He started as a swing trader, as he used to work in another industry unrelated to the financial markets.
