GBP/USD

GBP/USD price today

GBP/USD was at 1.33698 as of 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT+3, −0.22% against the previous close. The next high-impact US release is US gross domestic product (GDP) on 29 Oct 2026 (US).

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GBP/USDGBP/USD
Market closed
1.33698−0.00294 (−0.22%)

Prices as of (server time)

Day low 1.33608Day high 1.34075

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GBP/USD today at a glance

GBP/USD
1.33698
Today
−0.00294 (−0.22%)
Day low
1.33608
Day high
1.34075
Support
1.31400–1.31600
Resistance
1.34000
As of
Market closed
Analysis
Rami Abu-Draa ·

Support and resistance come from the Orbex analyst desk. For information only; not investment advice.

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GBP/USD 1.33698

Today: high 1.34075, low 1.33608, change −0.00294 (−0.22%).

Today
−0.22%
1M
+1.00%
3M
+0.35%
1Y
+0.34%

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Level radar

Orbex analyst desk
  1. Resistance 31.35650
  2. Resistance 21.34750
  3. Resistance 11.34000
  4. Day open1.33843
  5. Support 11.31400–1.31600
  6. Support 21.30000
  7. Support 31.28800
Next level above
Day open · 0.00145
Next level below
Support 1 · 0.02198
Status
Between Support 1 and Day open

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Volatility

14-day average true range vs the 90-day average
0.5×1×1.5×2×

1.09×

GBP/USD is 9% more volatile than its 90-day average

Today's volatility

Range vs 14-day average

62%

Quiet day0.00467 vs 0.00748

Live 5-minute candle

GBP/USD
Previous 5-minute candles23:55–00:00 GMT+3 · forming
Market closed
Open
1.33700
High
1.33799
Low
1.33689
Close
1.33698

Positive vs negative readings now

How many timeframes’ indicators read positive or negative right now
Timeframes reading negative
5
Timeframes reading positive
3

More timeframes read negative

3 positive · 5 negative · 1 neutral · 9 timeframes

A count of timeframes whose indicator consensus reads positive or negative — not a probability or a forecast.

For information only — not investment advice. This analysis is generated automatically by a deterministic, rule-based algorithm from historical price data; it is general information, identical for all users, and not a personal recommendation, forecast, or guarantee. Trading involves a high risk of loss. PriceFeedPro accepts no liability for reliance on this information.

Indicator readings are generated automatically from historical prices by PriceFeedPro. Support and resistance come from the Orbex analyst desk. For information only; not investment advice.

Where GBP/USD sits in today's range

19% of today's range

Day high1.34075Day low1.33608

Pip value calculator

Hypothetical

One pip on GBP/USD is 0.0001.

Deposit currency
1.00
10
Result
Value per pip$10.00
Value of 10 pips$100.00

Position size

USD
Risk per trade
20
Position size (lots)0.50
Amount at risk$100.00

Illustrative only. Excludes spread, swaps and commissions. Leverage magnifies losses as well as gains.

Central bank rates

  • GBPBank of EnglandSONIA (tracks Bank Rate)3.73%As of 21 Oct 2026
  • USDFederal ReserveFed funds target range3.75%–4.00%Effective rate 3.88%As of 22 Oct 2026

Rate differential (GBP − USD)−0.15 pp

Source: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Informational only; may lag official announcements.

Indicator readings now

Delayed

5 of 9 timeframes read mostly negative

Positive: 3 · Negative: 5 · Neutral: 1 · 9 timeframes

  1. 1mPositive
  2. 5mNeutral
  3. 15mNegative
  4. 30mNegative
  5. 1hNegative
  6. 4hNegative
  7. 1dPositive
  8. 1wNegative
  9. 1moPositive

What the indicators read now: a count of current readings, not a forecast.

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GBP/USD price alert

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1.31400
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Target 1.31400needs a drop of 0.02298 (1.72%)

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If you'd traded at the last session's open

Hypothetical
Volume (lots)

Bought at open

−$14.50
1.33843 → 1.33698Hypothetical

Sold at open

+$5.90
1.33843 → 1.33784Hypothetical
Day open1.33843
Day range0.00467
Day range × volume$46.70

Illustrative only. 100,000 units per standard lot; excludes spread, swaps and commissions. Leverage magnifies losses as well as gains.

Market context

Market context for GBP/USD

Calculated levels, indicator values and the data that often moves GBP/USD, each with its source and date. Facts, not forecasts.

Typical daily move

Average true range (ATR 14) of the last 14 completed sessions, and today’s range against it.

ATR (14), daily
0.007480.56% of the price
Today’s range
0.0046762% of a typical day

Change over recent sessions

  • Since the last close−0.22%
  • Last 5 sessions+0.35%
  • Last 20 sessions+0.98%
  • Last 60 sessions−0.84%

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Source: PriceFeedPro (Orbex live trading server). For information only; not investment advice.

Macro drivers

Latest daily values and the change over about a week. Descriptive context, not a prediction.

  • Broad US dollar index121.40−0.16% vs a week earlier

    The trade-weighted value of the US dollar against a broad basket of currencies.

  • 2-year Treasury yield4.65%−12 bp vs a week earlier

    Tracks expectations for Fed policy, which are often cited as a driver of the dollar.

Source: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (DTWEXBGS, DGS2). For information only; not investment advice.

Institutional positioning (CFTC)

Large speculators (non-commercial traders) in the futures market, from the weekly CFTC Commitments of Traders report.

Contract: BRITISH POUND - CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE

Net position (contracts)
−80,420Net short
Share of open interest
−31.7%
Change on the week
+26,544
52-week percentile
210 = lowest, 100 = highest net position in 52 weeks

Positions as of Tuesday 20 Oct 2026; the CFTC usually publishes them the following Friday.

Source: CFTC Commitments of Traders, Legacy futures-only report (code 096742). For information only; not investment advice.

Coming up: US economic releases

High-impact US releases in the next three weeks. Dates are US dates; release times are not shown.

  • US gross domestic product (GDP)
  • US personal income and outlays (PCE)
  • US job openings (JOLTS)
  • US jobs report (Employment Situation)
  • US consumer price index (CPI)

Source: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (release calendar). For information only; not investment advice.

Performance

Price change over each period.

  • 1 day−0.22%
  • 1 week+0.35%
  • 1 month+1.00%
  • 3 months+0.35%
  • 1 year+0.34%

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Source: PriceFeedPro (Orbex live trading server). For information only; not investment advice.

For information only — not investment advice. This analysis is generated automatically by a deterministic, rule-based algorithm from historical price data; it is general information, identical for all users, and not a personal recommendation, forecast, or guarantee. Trading involves a high risk of loss. PriceFeedPro accepts no liability for reliance on this information.

From the Orbex analyst desk

Latest GBP/USD analysis

Technical Analysis

Rami Abu-Draa

GBPUSD met the target at the 1.3350-1.3400 zone. The market could hold this trading zone between support zone 1.3140-60 and resistance 1.3350-1.3400. Below 1.3140 more of a drop towards 1.3000 is likely. Above 1.3400 more advance is expected. SUPPORT…

  1. Support 1
    1.3140–1.3160
    Resistance 1
    1.3400
  2. Support 2
    1.3000
    Resistance 2
    1.3475
  3. Support 3
    1.2880
    Resistance 3
    1.3565
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More GBP/USD analysis

  • Intraday Analysis 22.10.2026 — GBPUSD hits resistance (opens in a new tab)

    The pound reversed as annual inflation rose to 3.5%, the highest since this time last year. The recent bounce off firm resistance at 1.3400 is a key level to keep cable afloat. A breach at the said resistance could trigger a continuation towards 1.3460. The…

  • GBP/USD –20.10.2026 (opens in a new tab)

    GBPUSD met the target at the 1.3350-1.3400 zone. The market could hold this trading zone between support zone 1.3140-60 and resistance 1.3350-1.3400. Below 1.3140 more of a drop towards 1.3000 is likely. Above 1.3400 more advance is expected. SUPPORT…

  • GBP/USD –19.10.2026 (opens in a new tab)

    GBPUSD met the target at the 1.3350-1.3400 zone. The market could hold this trading zone between support zone 1.3140-60 and resistance 1.3350-1.3400. Below 1.3140 more of a drop towards 1.3000 is likely. Above 1.3400 more advance is expected. SUPPORT…

  • GBP/USD –16.10.2026 (opens in a new tab)

    GBPUSD managed to fsupport zone 1.3140-60 which managed in turn to push for rebound correction toward target 1.3350-1.3400 zone Market may hold this trading zone between support zone 1.3140-60 and resistance 1.3350-1.3400 Below 1.3140 more drops toward…

  • Intraday Analysis 16.10.2026 — GBPUSD heading north (opens in a new tab)

    Cable ignored the news of a progressive dollar as the pair jumped over 100 pips. A move above the recent resistance at 1.3200 indicates that bulls mean business. On the downside, 1.3150 is the target if sellers reemerge once the market settles. Resistance at…

Three years of GBP/USD

From 1.23782 to a 3-year high — keep scrolling

  1. The starting line1.23782 · Oct 2023
  2. Biggest weekly drop−2.31% · Week of 10 Nov 2024
  3. Biggest weekly gain+2.76% · Week of 2 Mar 2025
  4. 3-year high1.38685 · Week of 25 Jan 2026
  5. Today1.33698 · −3.60% from 3-year high · +8.01% in 3 years

GBP/USD by the numbers

Price range and change over the last 30, 90 and 365 days
PeriodLowHighChange
30 days1.313681.34189+1.00%
90 days1.313681.36757+0.35%
365 days1.301011.38685+0.34%

Change is measured from the last close before each period.

Last 12 complete months

Best month
April 2026+2.89%
Worst month
October 2025−2.23%
Average return by calendar month
MonthAverageYears
Jan+1.12%10
Feb−0.79%10
Mar−0.15%10
Apr+0.57%10
May−0.50%10
Jun−0.28%10
Jul+0.32%10
Aug−0.32%10
Sept−0.84%10
Oct+0.07%9
Nov+1.13%9
Dec+0.66%10

Average of month-over-month returns over up to 10 years of monthly closes.

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FAQ

GBP/USD trading, answered

What does trading GBP/USD with Orbex mean?

Orbex, a leading forex broker, offers clients the ability to trade forex pairs via CFDs, or Contracts for Difference. This means you can either take a buy (long) position or sell (short) position on a currency depending on your price projections.

When can I trade GBP/USD?

24 hours a day, five days a week, Monday to Friday, on desktop or mobile.

How much do I need to start?

Deposit from $100 on a live account, or start with a free demo account and virtual funds.

Can I profit when GBP/USD falls?

Yes, CFDs let you sell as well as buy. Leverage up to 1:500 magnifies losses as well as gains, so manage your risk.

Are there withdrawal fees?

Orbex charges 0% on withdrawals. Your bank or payment provider may apply its own charges.

How much does GBP/USD typically move in a day?

Over the last 14 completed sessions, the average daily range (ATR 14) of GBP/USD was 0.00748, about 0.56% of the price (as of 23 Oct 2026).

How has GBP/USD performed recently?

Price change as of 23 Oct 2026: 1 day −0.22%, 1 week +0.35%, 1 month +1.00%, 3 months +0.35%, 1 year +0.34%. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

When is the next major US economic release?

The next high-impact US release on the calendar is the US gross domestic product (GDP) on 29 Oct 2026 (US date), according to the FRED release calendar.

What is the latest CFTC positioning for GBP/USD?

In the CFTC Commitments of Traders report for 20 Oct 2026, large speculators’ net position in the BRITISH POUND futures contract was −80,420 contracts (−31.7% of open interest).

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