Market Analysis: GBP/USD Corrects Gains

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Market Analysis: GBP/USD Corrects Gains

GBP/USD started a downside correction from the 1.3450 zone.

Important Takeaways for GBP/USD Analysis Today
- The British Pound rallied above 1.3200 and 1.3320 before the bears appeared.
- There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at 1.3375 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD at FXOpen.

GBP/USD Technical Analysis
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On the hourly chart of GBP/USD at FXOpen, the pair formed a base above the 1.3200 level. The British Pound started a steady increase above the 1.3320 resistance zone against the US Dollar, as discussed in the previous analysis.

The pair even cleared 1.3400 before the bears appeared. A high was formed at 1.3443 before there was a downside correction. There was a move below the 1.3400 and 1.3350 levels.

A low was formed at 1.3301 and the pair is now consolidating losses. On the upside, the pair is facing resistance near the 1.3335 level and the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.3443 swing high to the 1.3301 low.

The next key resistance near the 1.3375 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at 1.3375. The trend line is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.3443 swing high to the 1.3301 low.

An upside break above the 1.3375 zone could send the pair toward 1.3410. Any more gains might open the doors for a test of 1.3445.

If there is another decline, the pair could find support near the 1.3300 level. The first major support sits near the 1.3245 zone. The next major support is 1.3200. If there is a break below 1.3200, the pair could extend the decline. The next key support is near the 1.3150 level. Any more losses might call for a test of the 1.3080 support.

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