GBP/USD: Simple Trading Tips for Beginner Traders on December 29. Analysis of Yesterday's Forex Transactions

[Ben Graham]

Analysis of Trades and Tips for Trading the British Pound

The price test at 1.3502 coincided with a moment when the MACD indicator had just started to move up from the zero mark, confirming the correct entry point for buying the pound. As a result, the pair rose by 20 pips.

Today, there are no reports from the UK, so trading will remain within the sideways channel. The absence of macroeconomic data from the United Kingdom creates a vacuum that speculative sentiment and technical analysis fill. Investors and traders lack the opportunity to rely on fundamental indicators to assess the state of the British economy and make informed decisions. Instead, the market will focus on previously published data and overall sentiment regarding the global economy. Technical indicators such as support and resistance levels, moving averages, and oscillators are likely to play a more significant role than usual. Traders will attempt to identify patterns and trends to gain an advantage in the absence of fundamental information. However, it is essential to remember that technical analysis is not a guarantee of success, and risks remain high.

Regarding the intraday strategy, I will primarily focus on the implementation of scenarios No. 1 and No. 2.

Buying Scenarios

Scenario No. 1: I plan to buy the pound today upon reaching an entry point around 1.3500 (green line on the chart), targeting a move to 1.3530 (thicker green line on the chart). Near 1.3530, I intend to exit my long positions and sell back, expecting a movement of 30-35 pips in the opposite direction from the entry point. It is unlikely to expect a strong rise in the pound today. Important! Before buying, ensure that the MACD indicator is above the zero mark and is just beginning to rise from it.

Scenario No. 2: I also plan to buy the pound today if there are two consecutive tests of the price 1.3483 when the MACD indicator is in the oversold area. This will limit the pair's downside potential and lead to an upward market reversal. One can expect a rise to the opposite levels of 1.3500 and 1.3530.

Selling Scenarios

Scenario No. 1: I plan to sell the pound today after the level at 1.3483 (red line on the chart) is reached, which will lead to a rapid decline in the pair. The key target for sellers will be the 1.3456 level, where I intend to exit my short positions and immediately buy back (expecting a 20-25-pip move in the opposite direction from that level). Pound sellers may manifest themselves during the correction. Important! Before selling, ensure that the MACD indicator is below the zero mark and is just beginning to decline from it.

Scenario No. 2: I also plan to sell the pound today if there are two consecutive tests of the price 1.3500 when the MACD indicator is in the overbought area. This will limit the pair's upward potential and lead to a market reversal downward. One can expect a decline to the opposite levels of 1.3483 and 1.3456.

What is on the Chart:

• Thin Green Line – the entry price at which you can buy the trading instrument;
• Thick Green Line – the assumed price where you can set Take Profit or independently capture profits, as further growth above this level is unlikely;
• Thin Red Line – the entry price at which you can sell the trading instrument;
• Thick Red Line – the assumed price where you can set Take Profit or independently capture profits, as further decline below this level is unlikely;
• MACD Indicator – when entering the market, it is important to follow the overbought and oversold zones.

Important Note:

Beginner Forex traders need to make decisions about entering the market very cautiously. Before major fundamental reports are released, it is best to remain out of the market to avoid getting caught in sharp fluctuations. If you decide to trade during news releases, always set stop orders to minimize losses. Without setting stop orders, you can quickly lose your entire deposit, especially if you do not use money management and trade large volumes.

Remember that successful trading requires a clear trading plan, similar to the one presented above. Spontaneous trading decisions based on current market conditions are inherently a losing strategy for intraday traders.

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