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In this comprehensive analysis, Ultima Markets brings you an insightful breakdown of GBP/USD for October 02, 2026.
Technical Analysis of GBP/USD
GBP/USD Daily Chart Insight
(GBP/USD Daily Chart, Source: Ultima Markets MT5)
GBP/USD remains under significant bearish pressure following its reversal from the August highs, with successive lower highs and lower lows reinforcing the broader downward structure. The pair is trading below the red 16-period moving average (MA16), purple 50-period moving average (MA50), and blue 100-period moving average (MA100). The red MA16 has turned sharply lower, while the purple MA50 and blue MA100 are also declining, reflecting weakening momentum across multiple timeframes.
Daily RSI has fallen to 28.86, indicating oversold conditions that could encourage a temporary technical rebound. Nevertheless, sellers retain the broader advantage as GBP/USD tests the important 1.3170–1.3190 support region. A sustained breakdown below this area would reinforce the bearish outlook, while buyers must reclaim the nearby resistance levels to establish a more convincing recovery.
Key Levels:
Support 1 (1.3170–1.3190): The immediate support region, where the current decline is approaching previous reaction lows visible on the daily chart.
Support 2 (1.3130–1.3150): A lower support area associated with previous price reactions earlier in the chart’s history.
Support 3 (1.3050–1.3090): A broader historical support region associated with the November 2025 lows.
Resistance 1 (1.3250–1.3290): The immediate resistance region, where recent price consolidation and recovery attempts encountered selling pressure.
Resistance 2 (1.3310–1.3350): The next resistance zone, reinforced by the declining red 16-period moving average (MA16).
Resistance 3 (1.3410–1.3450): A higher resistance region containing the blue 100-period moving average (MA100) and purple 50-period moving average (MA50).
GBP/USD 2-Hour Chart Analysis
(GBP/USD 2-Hour Chart, Source: Ultima Markets MT5)
GBP/USD maintains a bearish short-term structure after its recent recovery attempt failed near 1.3300, triggering another downward movement. The pair has subsequently fallen below the red 16-period moving average (MA16), purple 50-period moving average (MA50), and blue 100-period moving average (MA100). All three moving averages are sloping downward, with the red MA16 positioned below the purple MA50 and blue MA100, confirming persistent selling pressure.
The latest decline has pushed GBP/USD toward 1.3190, where the pair is attempting to stabilise following a sharp selloff. RSI stands at 36.11, indicating weak momentum without reaching oversold territory on this timeframe. Although a temporary rebound remains possible, the prevailing bearish structure suggests that buyers must first reclaim the nearby moving-average resistance levels to weaken the immediate selling pressure.
Breakout Scenarios:
Bullish continuation is a possible countertrend scenario, triggered by a decisive recovery above 1.3225 and a sustained move through the red MA16. This could open the way toward 1.3240–1.3250, followed by the blue MA100 resistance region around 1.3260–1.3280.
Bearish correction remains the prevailing scenario if GBP/USD fails to reclaim 1.3225 and breaks decisively below the recent lows around 1.3190. Such a move would reinforce the downward structure and expose the lower price region near 1.3170, although additional confirmation is required to establish support below the current trading range.
GBP/USD maintains a bearish intraday bias, with the current price trading around 1.3196, below the main pivot resistance at 1.3215. The pair remains beneath its declining 50-period moving average, reinforcing the immediate downward structure.
RSI stands at 43.40, below the neutral 50 level, indicating that selling pressure continues to dominate despite signs of short-term stabilisation. The MACD is hovering near the zero line following its recent decline, suggesting that bearish momentum may be easing but has not yet produced a convincing bullish reversal. Unless buyers successfully reclaim the pivot level, the immediate outlook remains bearish.
Bearish Breakdown: As long as GBP/USD remains below the 1.3215 pivot level, the bearish preference remains intact. A renewed decline could initially target 1.3154, followed by the second downside target at 1.3139. A further deterioration in the RSI alongside renewed negative MACD momentum would strengthen the bearish scenario.
Bullish Reversal: A decisive breakout and sustained move above 1.3215 would challenge the immediate bearish outlook, potentially opening the way toward the first upside target at 1.3240, followed by 1.3256. Confirmation would require the RSI to recover above 50, accompanied by a positive MACD crossover and improving upward momentum.
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