GBP/USD Is Struggling Below $1.2250 – Quick Sell Trade Is In Place
Arslan Butt•Friday, January 13, 2023•1 min read
[[GBP/USD]] falls slightly at 1.2200 as bulls pause at the monthly high ahead of critical UK data on Friday morning. As a result, the Cable pair consolidates its largest weekly gain in six weeks while also publishing the double-top bearish chart pattern on the four-hour chart. Also, the GBP/USD bears may be taunted by the slow MACD signals and the RSI pullback from the almost-overbought area.
Nevertheless, the 200-SMA and an upward-sloping trend line from January 06, located between 1.2140 and 1.2115, appear to be difficult nuts to crack for GBP/USD sellers.
Following that, a drop toward the monthly low of 1.1841 is not out of the question. It’s worth noting that a GBP/USD drop below 1.1841 will confirm the “double peaks” and presumably suggest a run south to 1.1440.

On the other hand, a break above 1.2250 will challenge the bearish chart pattern and lead
GBP/USD buyers to a monthly high above 1.2445-50. If the cable pair stays firmer above 1.2450, a run-up to May 2022 high at 1.2665 cannot be ruled out.
Arslan Butt
Index & Commodity Analyst
Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics.His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker.His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.