GBP/JPY Cracks Below 50-day SMA: Is This the Quiet Signal of a Massive Sell-Off Coming?
Ever wonder why the GBP/JPY just can’t seem to break through that stubborn 216.00 barrier? Well, today it’s making a sneaky retreat, slipping below the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of 125.56 and sitting quietly at 214.25, down by 0.37%. It’s like watching a contender pause mid-fight, sizing up the next move. The market’s playing a cautious game—neutral bias in full effect—while traders keep their eyes glued to the 100-day SMA at 214.75, nervously pondering if this is the door opening to further drops. Sellers appear to be gathering steam, as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) whispers a bearish tale. On the flip side, if strength does resurface, resistance levels at 216.60 and beyond might just bring a new headline. Curious to see how this technical tug-of-war unfolds? Dive deeper into the numbers and the narrative. LEARN MORE.
The GBP/JPY retreats on Wednesday as the cross-pair fails to climb past 216.00 and fell beneath the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of 125.56. The cross-pair trades at 214.25 down 0.37%.
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Technical outlook
The GBP/JPY is neutral biased, with the pair holding below the 50-day SMA, with traders eyeing the 100-day SMA at 214.75, which could’ve opened the door for further losses. The next support would be the 200-day SMA at 212.45, followed by the August 7 low of 211.47.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) reveals that sellers are gaining momentum, an indication that bears are in control.
On further strength, the GBP/JPY first resistance is the April 10 high of 216.60, followed by 217.’00. Above this area ists the July 10 high of 218.69, ahead of the July 15 high at 219.61.
GBP/JPY Price Chart – Daily
Pound Sterling Price Today
The table below shows the percentage change of British Pound (GBP) against listed major currencies today. British Pound was the strongest against the US Dollar.
| USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | -0.85% | -0.50% | -0.89% | -0.64% | -0.52% | -0.99% | -1.80% | |
| EUR | 0.85% | 0.33% | -0.04% | 0.21% | 0.31% | -0.20% | -0.97% | |
| GBP | 0.50% | -0.33% | -0.34% | -0.13% | -0.02% | -0.51% | -1.31% | |
| JPY | 0.89% | 0.04% | 0.34% | 0.23% | 0.34% | -0.15% | -0.96% | |
| CAD | 0.64% | -0.21% | 0.13% | -0.23% | 0.11% | -0.38% | -1.19% | |
| AUD | 0.52% | -0.31% | 0.02% | -0.34% | -0.11% | -0.49% | -1.28% | |
| NZD | 0.99% | 0.20% | 0.51% | 0.15% | 0.38% | 0.49% | -0.80% | |
| CHF | 1.80% | 0.97% | 1.31% | 0.96% | 1.19% | 1.28% | 0.80% |
The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the British Pound from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent GBP (base)/USD (quote).
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