Talking Points
- GBP/USD Technical Strategy: Sidelines Preferred
- Recovery Stalls As A Doji Denotes Indecision
- H4 Chart Highlights Hesitation In Intraday Trade
GBP/USD has floundered after a Piercing Line pattern saw little follow-through. Further, a Doji formation indicates hesitation from the bulls to lead the pair higher. With heavy selling pressure remaining in the 1.6060/1.6100 region alongside a core downtrend the spotlight is left on the pair’s recent lows at 1.5950.
GBP/USD: Piercing Line Pattern Generates A Lackluster Response
Daily Chart – Created Using FXCM Marketscope 2.0, Volume Indicator Available Here
A parade of Doji formations suggests hesitation from the bulls to push the Pound higher. Yet with a void of classic reversal signals the currency is left in a state of suspense above some small buying interest at 1.6060. If broken the stage could be set for a descent on the recent lows near 1.5950.
GBP/USD: Dojis Highlight Hesitation In Intraday Trade
4 Hour Chart – Created Using FXCM Marketscope 2.0, Volume Indicator Available Here
By David de Ferranti, Currency Analyst, DailyFX
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