GBP/JPY Analysis: Bulls Set To Attack 155.00 Handle

Having clocked a low of 146.97, the GBP/JPY cross closed last month higher at 152.21 levels. The currency pair gained 0.86 percent. The technical chart shows potential for a rally to 155.00 levels ahead of the year-end.

Monthly chart

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Source: CME

The above chart shows-

  • Bullish ascending channel breakout in September.
  • In the last 2 months, the cross has shaken out weak bulls (dips below the former triangle resistance turned support was short-lived).
  • Last month's bullish candle engulfed previous month's (Oct) doji candle.
  • For two months, the cross has closed above 150.53 (38.2% Fib R of Jun. 2015 high - Oct. 2016 low).
  • 5-MA and 10-MA are sloping upwards in favor of the bulls.
  • 5-MA  and 100-MA bullish crossover.
  • Previous three candles closed above 148.47 (23.6% Fib R of Jul. 2007 high - Sep. 2011 low).

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  • Clearly, the odds are stacked in favor of the bullish move towards 155.00 and possibly to 160.00 levels.
  • On the downside, only a break below 149.31 (100-MA) would abort the bullish view, while a close below 10-MA could turn the tables in favor of bears.
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