GBP/USD has been pressured to the lowest level since 1985 this week. However, it is trading in the middle of the week's range and as the following analyses illustrate, there are prospects of a bullish correction for the days and weeks ahead.
The weekly chart shows that the price is stalling at old support and a correction could be underway:
The bulls will be aiming for a break of the trendline resistance and the M-formation could be the catalyst for such a scenario. This is a reversion pattern that would typically see the price retrace to restest the neckline as old support turned resistance. If the bulls commit at this juncture, then a move above the formation will crystalise the bullish outlook for the weeks ahead.
The daily chart, however, shows that 1.1600 could be a tough nut to crack as it has already resisted on the first attempt and now aligns with a 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level.
For the immediate future, the focus is on the upside for a retest of the highs. The price has left a W-formation on the chart and a break of 1.1516, the prior candle high, could seal the deal for a grind higher towards 1.1550 and beyond the recent highs.