GBPUSD British Pound/US Dollar

GBPUSD NY Session Report - 2026-01-12

Session NY Session
Date January 12, 2026
Bias
πŸ”΄ Short
Confidence Moderate

Session Snapshot

  • Open: 1.34320
  • High: 1.34520
  • Low: 1.34260
  • Close: 1.34389
  • MCM State: Distribution (topping pattern)
  • Volume Context: High (NY session)
  • News Catalyst: Cable consolidating below 1.3450 supply after UK data softness; USD strength (DXY +0.30%) pressuring Cable lower

Fundamental Drivers

GBP showing resilience despite USD strength, but momentum slowing. No major UK data today - price action driven by USD flows. US 10-Year Note Auction (1 PM EST, High Impact) key catalyst - strong demand likely pushes Cable to 1.3400 support. Technical resistance at 1.3490-1.3550 holding firm.

News Risk Assessment

  • Event Risk: Medium (US 10-Year Note Auction at 1 PM EST)
  • Impact: USD strength = downside pressure on GBP
  • Action: Avoid entries 15 min before/after 1 PM EST

Supply/Demand Zones

Demand Zones

Zone Range Status Strength
D1 1.33900-1.34000 Fresh Strong
D2 1.33600-1.33700 Tested Moderate
D3 1.33300-1.33400 Fresh Strong

Supply Zones

Zone Range Status Strength
S1 1.34900-1.35000 Fresh Strong
S2 1.35200-1.35300 Tested Moderate
S3 1.35500-1.35600 Fresh Strong

Support/Resistance Matrix

Level Type Price Strength Distance
R3 Structural 1.35500 Strong +0.83%
R2 Psychological 1.35000 Strong +0.45%
R1 Daily Supply 1.34900 Strong +0.38%
Current - 1.34389 - -
S1 Intraday 1.34260 Moderate -0.10%
S2 Psychological 1.34000 Strong -0.29%
S3 Structural 1.33600 Strong -0.59%

Liquidity Hunt Map

  • Buy-Stop Clusters: Above 1.35000 (round number magnet)
  • Sell-Stop Clusters: Below 1.34000 (psychological support)
  • Recent Sweeps: Multiple rejections at 1.3490-1.3550 (distribution zone)
  • Next Target: Highly likely hunt below 1.34000 if auction strengthens USD

Fear Factor Meter

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                  β–²
            Score: 6/10 β€” Neutral

Inputs: DXY=98.83 (USD strength), VIX=14.48 (risk-on), GBP structure weakening

Directional Bias

  • Bias: Short
  • Confidence: Moderate
  • Rationale: Price in distribution phase below 1.3490 supply, showing failure to break higher. DXY strength + technical weakness suggest downside. Likely to test 1.34000 demand zone.

Action Zones

| Setup | Entry | Trigger | TP1 | TP2 | SL |
|-------|-------|---------|-----|-----|----||
| πŸ”΄ Short | 1.34750-1.34900 | Bearish engulfing at S1 | 1.34400 | 1.34000 | 1.35050 |
| πŸ”΄ Short | 1.34450-1.34550 | Break below 1.3440 | 1.34200 | 1.33900 | 1.34650 |
| 🟒 Long | 1.33900-1.34000 | Bullish rejection at D1 | 1.34300 | 1.34600 | 1.33750 |

Momentum View

"Distribution phase below 1.3490 supply favors shorts targeting 1.34000 demand. IF US Auction strong β†’ probable liquidity hunt to 1.3390 before potential reversal. Multiple rejections at 1.3490-1.3550 signal institutional distribution - structure suggests downside momentum building."