Pound Sterling (GBP) reached a slight short-term high during overnight trading, following the Bank of England’s recent policy decision. Although the Bank cut interest rates as expected, the split in the voting showed a lower chance for more cuts in the near future. Despite testing the 1.3450 level several times overnight, GBP did not push higher. While its progress might be temporarily stalled, small dips should find support in the upper 1.33 to low 1.34 range.

Market Risks And Caution

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Trading Strategies And Implications

For derivative traders, a strategy focused on selling volatility may be appealing. With GBP/USD being capped at 1.3450 and finding support near 1.3350, selling out-of-the-money puts or calls could provide a way to collect premiums from this stable range. We are essentially betting that the Pound will not experience any big moves soon. We should also consider implied volatility in GBP options, which might not fully represent the underlying economic tension. If implied volatility is low, buying straddles could be a good strategy for positioning ourselves for a breakout if new data surprises the market. This approach would prepare us for a move in either direction. Historically, the 1.3450 level has been crucial for both buyers and sellers in late 2020 and early 2021. Its current strong resistance suggests that a significant event would be necessary to push the price higher. We need to respect these historical levels in our short-term strategies. It might be beneficial to look at currency pairs like GBP/EUR to better understand the Pound’s relative strength. With the European Central Bank adopting a more cautious stance recently, any dips in this pair could offer clearer buying opportunities than in GBP/USD. This also removes the influence of the US Federal Reserve’s policy from the equation. Create your live VT Markets account and start trading now.

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