Pound Sterling vs Dollar: Bullish readings drive continued gains despite overbought warning

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Pound sterling rises 0.18% to $1.3521

Highlights

GBP/USD trades at $1.3521, above its MA-20, MA-50, and MA-200 levels, confirming sustained bullish momentum across all timeframes.
Momentum indicators MACD, ADX, and daily price action (+0.18%) signal persistent buying, while oscillators like RSI (72.8) indicate overbought conditions.
Baseline scenario expects GBP/USD to consolidate between $1.3490 and $1.3590 over five sessions, with a greater than 80% probability of further upside.

Overbought signals emerge as bullish momentum tests technical resistance

The nearest dynamic support is located at the Ichimoku Kijun level of $1.3351. With the price positioned above both MA-50 and MA-200, the next resistance emerges near the $1.3550 level. Daily technical indicators are strong: the MACD and ADX signal a bullish trend, and the daily gain places the pair near the top of its intraday range ($1.3513 – $1.3522), with low volatility confirming continued upward pressure. Oscillators, however, flag an overbought market, as the RSI registers 72.8, Stoch RSI is at 100, CCI stands at 290, and Bull/Bear Power alongside the Awesome Oscillator both confirm current buyer dominance, presenting a divergence as strong momentum persists amid overheated conditions.

Further gains likely as consolidation zone contains immediate risks

In the short term, GBP/USD is expected to trade within a typical volatility range of $1.3490 to $1.3590 over the next five sessions. Weekly technicals support a high likelihood (over 80%) of continued upside, suggesting sideways consolidation remains the baseline scenario. A sustained breakout above $1.3590 could fuel a bullish extension toward higher resistance, while a drop below $1.3490 may trigger localized profit-taking with the next support at $1.3450.

Anton Kharitonov, analyst at Traders Union, sees GBP/USD trading with firm technical momentum but warns that overbought signals are rising. Key indicators remain bullish, but the expert is cautious given stretched oscillators and the pair’s proximity to resistance at $1.3550. Kharitonov believes the risk of a pullback increases if $1.3490 is broken. "Until GBP/USD can close decisively above $1.3590, my bias stays neutral and I prefer to wait for clearer confirmation of direction."

Previously it was reported that GBP/USD is exhibiting bullish momentum across all timeframes, trading above its major moving averages with supportive MACD and ADX readings, while RSI and other oscillators indicate overbought conditions. Resistance at the $1.3500 level may cap immediate upside, with the pair likely to consolidate in a narrow range unless a breakout triggers further gains or a drop below key support prompts a pullback.

Source of Data: GBP Price Analysis by TU

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