Who else is looking for more GBP-related setups?
If you are, then you won’t want to miss GBP/CHF pulling back to a potential resistance zone!
As you can see, a bit of recovery for overall risk sentiment helped GBP/CHF trade higher from its late December lows near 1.0650. In fact, the pair is currently trading closer to 1.0825 despite Switzerland printing better-than-expected inflation and retail sales figures earlier this week.
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Let’s see how far GBP bulls can push GBP/CHF at its current levels. Take note that 1.0825 is not only close to October’s lows, but it’s also around a mid-channel line that’s been around since GBP/CHF’s downtrend started in mid-June!
If we look a bit closer, we’ll also notice that GBP/CHF’s current prices are not too far from the 4-hour chart’s 100 SMA and R1 (1.0850) Pivot Point levels.
Are we looking at an opportunity to sell GBP/CHF?
Look out for bearish candlesticks that may point to a rejection from the mid-channel area. Signs of a bearish momentum may draw in even more sellers and eventually drag GBP/CHF back to its 1.0650 lows.
But what if GBP/CHF isn’t done with its upswing?
A clear upside breakout above the 1.0850 area that we’ve marked could draw in buyers and make 1.0900 happen for GBP/CHF. We may even see a trip to the 1.1000 area of interest if there’s enough bullish momentum!
Of course, GBP/CHF’s will depend on who will win the standoff at the pair’s current levels. Who do you think will win? Which way will GBP/CHF go in the next trading days?