Pound Sterling vs Dollar price prediction: Sellers in control as GBP/USD drops toward range lows

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Highlights

GBP/USD trades below major moving averages, confirming persistent bearish momentum across multiple timeframes.
Momentum and trend indicators, including MACD and ADX, signal strong selling pressure with limited chance of near-term reversal.
Expected trading range for the next five sessions is $1.3150 to $1.3340, with risks skewed to further downside if $1.3150 breaks.

Bearish momentum dominates as indicators reinforce technical resistance

The technical outlook for GBP/USD is decisively bearish. Price action is capped by the Ichimoku Kijun level at $1.3463, while momentum indicators reinforce the negative bias: MACD issues a strong sell, ADX confirms a trending environment, RSI sits at 38.7, Stoch RSI continues to signal strong sell, and CCI at -80 further suggests persistent selling. BBP readings support intraday seller dominance, and the Awesome Oscillator is currently neutral, diverging slightly from the consensus of other technical signals.

Range-bound trading expected as breakout odds remain limited

Near-term, GBP/USD is expected to remain within a $1.3150 to $1.3340 volatility band relative to current levels, reflecting typical recent swings. The likelihood of a breakout to the upside is low, with less than a 20% chance based on prevailing technical conditions. The baseline case expects range-bound movement, anchored by resistance at $1.3463. Conversely, a move below $1.3150 could lead to further downside, as sellers retain control.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees GBP/USD trading with clear bearish technical pressure. Indicators show persistent selling and resistance at $1.3463 remains firm. The analyst expects range-bound action between $1.3150 and $1.3340 with little chance for a bullish breakout. "As long as GBP/USD stays capped below key resistance levels, I remain cautious and see no reason to expect a reversal yet."

Previously it was reported that GBP/USD is trading under persistent bearish pressure, remaining below key short-, medium-, and long-term moving averages while momentum indicators such as MACD and ADX confirm a strong sell bias. Oscillator signals including RSI, Stoch RSI, and CCI show neutral to slightly oversold conditions near immediate support, indicating some downside exhaustion but with no clear signal of reversal, as price action remains subdued below resistance levels.

Source of Data: GBP Price Analysis by TU

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