FX.co ★ Daily analysis of GBP/USD for June 20, 2014

Daily chart: The GBP/USD has made a breakout on the resistance level of 1.7000 and now this pair is directed towards the resistance level of 1.7169 in the medium and long term. For now, the GBP/USD is expected to rise a little more and then begin to form a lower high pattern as part of the corrective movements. The MACD indicator remains in positive territory.

H4 chart: The GBP/USD is consolidating above the 1.6995 level, so far, this pair is trying to go up to the bullish trend line near the 1.7135 level. If GBP/USD manages to make a breakout at that level, it would be expected to rise to the level of 1.7295 in the medium term. The MACD indicator is in positive territory.

H1 chart: This pair is forming a bullish pattern below the resistance level of 1.7050, after the GBP/USD has consolidated above the support level of 1.7000. If GBP/USD manages to make a breakout at that level, it would be expected to rise to the level of 1.7100. However, we recommend caution when placing sell orders. The MACD indicator is in negative territory.

Trading recommendations for today: Based on the H1 chart, place buy (long) orders only if the GBP/USD pair breaks a bullish candlestick; the resistance level is at 1.7050, take profit is at 1.7100, and stop loss is at 1.7000.