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GBP/JPY is trading at 201.10, up 0.53% after defending key support, nearing recent highs. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is below 50, suggesting diminishing bullish momentum and increasing downside risk. A failure to hold support might expose levels within the 199.60–197.50 range, with a recovery above 202.00 necessary to challenge resistance areas.
The pair is showing recovery signs, trading above the 50-day Simple Moving Average of 200.97, after reaching a session low of 199.61. Currently, GBP/JPY may consolidate below 202.00 as the RSI hints at bearish pressure reaching 50.
Price Target Levels
Dropping below 201.00 could target the 199.61 support, followed by the October 2 low of 197.49, and then the 200-day SMA at 195.85. Conversely, breaking above 202.00 would place the next resistance at the 20-day SMA at 202.32, with further targets at 203.00 and 204.00.
GBP’s weekly performance against major currencies shows strength only against the New Zealand Dollar. It depreciated the most against the Euro at 0.67% and shows mixed results against others like USD, CAD, AUD, and CHF. Christian Borjon Valencia, an experienced trader, started his career in 2010 with a focus on technical analysis.
We see GBP/JPY is sitting at a precarious level around 201.10, holding just above its 50-day moving average. While buyers defended the support near 199.61 earlier, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is below 50, which suggests bullish momentum is fading. This points to a growing risk of a downward move in the coming weeks.
This technical weakness is echoed by recent UK economic data, with the latest October inflation report coming in at 2.8%, slightly below forecasts. The Bank of England’s commentary this week suggests they are finished with hikes and may consider a rate cut early next year, which puts a cap on the pound’s strength. As a result, we are looking at opportunities where GBP may underperform.
Potential Trading Strategies
On the other side of the trade, there’s growing talk that the Bank of Japan could finally move away from its ultra-loose policy in 2026, lending underlying support to the yen. We remember the significant market interventions back in 2024, and the threat of similar action likely discourages aggressive bets against the yen. This creates an environment where the yen could strengthen quickly on any shift in policy hints.
For derivative traders, this setup suggests considering put options or outright short positions if the pair breaks convincingly below the 201.00 level. A clear breach of the recent low at 199.61 would be a strong confirmation signal, opening the door for a test of the 197.50 zone. This strategy allows us to capitalize on the increasing downside risk while defining our entry point clearly.
Conversely, we must manage our risk by watching the 202.00 resistance level closely. A sustained move above the 20-day moving average at 202.32 would invalidate the immediate bearish outlook and could signal a retest of higher levels. In that scenario, closing short positions and potentially looking at short-term call options would be the prudent response.
