Headline: GBP/USD Pushes Higher as Pound Tests Key Intraday Levels
The British pound is attempting to regain momentum against the US dollar, with buyers probing higher after establishing a firm base. While intraday sentiment has improved, the GBP/USD still faces important technical barriers that will determine whether the rebound can extend.
On the hourly chart, the pair carved out a clear double-bottom around 1.3038, a level that now serves as critical support for the bullish case. Holding above this floor keeps downside pressure contained and maintains a constructive short-term outlook for the pound-dollar rate.
Momentum strengthened after price broke through a persistent swing zone between 1.30837 and 1.30956, an area that has repeatedly acted as both support and resistance. To confirm the breakout, buyers need to convert this former ceiling into a new base, with 1.30837 acting as the first intraday pivot. Overhead, the 100-hour moving average near 1.31085 remains the first obstacle; a clean move above it would expose the 200-hour moving average at 1.31297. Sustained trade above both moving averages would signal buyers taking firmer control, while failure to clear them keeps sellers engaged and the range-bound tone intact.
Key Points – GBP/USD formed a double-bottom at 1.3038, establishing key support. – Price broke above the 1.30837–1.30956 swing zone; holding it as support is pivotal. – Immediate resistance sits at the 100-hour moving average near 1.31085. – A break above the 100-hour MA targets the 200-hour MA around 1.31297. – Staying above both moving averages would confirm bullish control. – A drop back below 1.30837 risks a retest of 1.3038 support.
