In the dynamic world of forex trading, traders are constantly seeking opportunities to capitalise on market movements and profit from currency fluctuations. Recent trends have highlighted a bullish sentiment towards the British Pound (GBP) when paired against the Australian Dollar (AUD) and Japanese Yen (JPY).
Concurrently, traders are exhibiting a bearish outlook on the New Zealand Dollar-US Dollar (NZDUSD) pair. These shifts in sentiment can be attributed to a combination of economic indicators, geopolitical events, and central bank policies that are driving traders to make informed decisions to maximise their gains.
The GBPAUD Performance
(UPDATE) - GBPAUD completed the bullish setup.
GBPAUD bounced from the support zone and pushed up +100 pips to complete the bullish trading opportunity according to the previous commentary. The market provides a signal that the trend is resuming upon the rejection on the daily timeframe support trendline as well as a close above the previous resistance zone around 1.91797.
This was the confirmation that traders needed before creating a trading plan for this market. The bull flag added to the confluence and indicated a continuation to the upside. According to this price action, traders saw a bullish opportunity and waited for the flag to complete and resume the trend. At the moment the bullish trading opportunity is complete and traders have secured profits.
![Traders Capitalised On A Bullish Pound Against The Yen](https://www.tdmarkets.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GBPAUD.tsH4-4-1024x475.png)
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The NZDUSD Performance
(UPDATE) - NZDUSD dropped +50 pips.
NZDUSD confirmed a bearish trend when it bounced from the resistance zone around 0.62153 and developed a descending channel. The market went on and broke below the support trendline and confirmed a continuation of the trend. According to this price action, traders were bearish and saw a trading opportunity when the market formed a bear flag. As such, the market dropped +50 pips from the breakout.
![Traders Capitalised On A Bullish Pound Against The Yen](https://www.tdmarkets.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NZDUSD.tsH4-10-1024x475.png)
The GBPJPY Performance
(UPDATE) - GBPJPY rallied +200 pips.
The 38.2 Fibonacci retracement level held price and formed a double bottom before taking off.
This was a sign that the trend is likely going to resume and as such, the market broke out of the channel and provided a trading opportunity. At the moment the market is +200 pips up and trading within a bullish impulse wave. Therefore, traders anticipate the market to push up to the resistance zone around 183.914 before securing profits.
![Traders Capitalised On A Bullish Pound Against The Yen](https://www.tdmarkets.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GBPJPY.tsH4-5-1-1024x475.png)
Final Thoughts On Today’s Analysis
In the ever-evolving world of forex trading, staying attuned to market sentiment and capitalising on trends is essential for success. The bullish sentiment towards the British Pound when paired against the Australian Dollar and Japanese Yen presents traders with opportunities for profit.
Simultaneously, the bearish outlook on the NZDUSD pair underscores the importance of informed decision-making in a complex and interconnected global market. As traders continue to navigate these trends, they must employ a combination of technical and fundamental analysis, along with risk management strategies, to seize opportunities while mitigating potential losses. Watch our YouTube channel for more analysis.