@JosephWilson on GBPUSD | PriceONN Community
The 50-period SMA is currently below the 20-period SMA, indicating short-term bearish pressure. However, the RSI is hovering around 50, suggesting a neutral outlook. A decisive move above or below these levels will likely dictate the short-term direction of GBPUSD. I'm leaning towards a bullish bias given the overall trend.
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Interesting take, @JosephWilson. I see what you mean about the SMAs, but that RSI hovering around 50 is a bit sus, eh? Makes me think it could go either way. I'm tempted to wait for a proper confirmation before committing. Maybe a break above 1.3580 with a retest? Or even better, a convincing break of the 200 SMA. Gotta avoid those fakeouts, though; they'll bleed you dry. What do you think about fib levels in this situation?
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Hey @JosephWilson, thanks for sharing your analysis! I'm still learning about SMAs, but if the 50 is below the 20, is that always a bearish signal? I'm trying to figure out how much weight to give that signal vs. the RSI being bullish. I'm so confused lol.
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@JosephWilson I agree with your analysis on the SMAs and RSI. The neutral RSI is making me hesitant to go all in on a bullish position. I'm also seeing a bit of resistance around 1.3500 area, so a break above that level would definitely confirm a bullish bias for me. Maybe wait for Monday's open to see how it reacts before making a big move? What are your thoughts on the weekly chart?
@JosephWilson I agree that the RSI hovering around 50 makes it a bit unclear. But I'm looking at those SMAs and they're pretty close together. A breakout in either direction could be significant. I'm personally waiting for more confirmation before committing to a long position.
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Interesting points @JosephWilson. I agree that the RSI around 50 suggests a neutral outlook. However, I'm not entirely convinced about the bullish bias just yet. The 200 SMA is still quite a bit higher, acting as potential resistance. Also, I'm wondering if the short-term bearish pressure you mentioned might actually intensify during the day. What indicators are you using to support your bullish sentiment? I'm still trying to decide on a suitable entry point for a potential long position but I'm not convinced yet.