GBP/USD

GBP/USD price today

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GBP/USDGBP/USD
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1.32186−0.00445 (−0.34%)
Day low 1.31928Day high 1.32726

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GBP/USD price today

GBP/USD
1.32186
Today
−0.00445 (−0.34%)
Day low
1.31928
Day high
1.32726
Support
1.31400–1.31600
Resistance
1.33500–1.34000
As of
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 1.32186

Today: high 1.32726, low 1.31928, change −0.00445 (−0.34%).

Today
−0.34%
1M
−2.19%
3M
−0.99%
1Y
−1.90%

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Level radar

Orbex analyst desk
  1. R31.35650
  2. R21.34750
  3. R11.33500–1.34000
  4. Day open1.32621
  5. S11.31400–1.31600
  6. S21.30000
  7. S31.28800
Next level above
Day open · 0.00435
Next level below
S1 · 0.00686
Status
Between S1 and Day open

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Volatility

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

1.02×

GBP/USD is 2% more volatile than its 90-day average

Today's volatility

Range vs 14-day average

117%

Active day · above average0.00798 vs 0.00680

Live 5-minute candle

GBP/USD
Previous 5-minute candles11:30–11:35 UTC · forming
—to close
Open
1.32151
High
1.32186
Low
1.32151
Close
1.32186

Positive vs negative readings now

How many timeframes’ indicators read positive or negative right now
Timeframes reading negative
6
Timeframes reading positive
1

More timeframes read negative

1 positive · 6 negative · 2 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

32% of today's range

Day high1.32726Day low1.31928

Pip value calculator

Hypothetical

One pip on GBP/USD is 0.0001.

Deposit currency
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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 28 Sept 2026
  • USDFederal ReserveFed funds target range3.75%–4.00%Effective rate 3.88%As of 30 Sept 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

6 of 9 timeframes read mostly negative

Positive: 1 · Negative: 6 · Neutral: 2 · 9 timeframes

  1. 1mNegative
  2. 5mNeutral
  3. 15mNegative
  4. 30mNegative
  5. 1hNegative
  6. 4hNegative
  7. 1dNegative
  8. 1wNeutral
  9. 1moPositive

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

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1.31400
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Target 1.31400needs a drop of 0.00786 (0.59%)

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If you'd traded at today's open

Hypothetical
Volume (lots)

Bought at open

−$43.50
1.32621 → 1.32186Hypothetical

Sold at open

+$43.30
1.32621 → 1.32188Hypothetical
Day open1.32621
Day range0.00798
Day range × volume$79.80

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
0.006800.51% of the price
Today’s range
0.00798117% of a typical day

Change over recent sessions

  • Last session−0.34%
  • Last 5 sessions+0.01%
  • Last 20 sessions−2.26%
  • Last 60 sessions−1.41%

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

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Pivot points (calculated)

Classic floor pivots from the previous day’s, week’s and month’s high, low and close.

LevelDailyWeeklyMonthly
R31.339851.355521.38524
R21.335481.347781.37102
R11.330891.335901.34866
PP1.326521.328161.33444
S11.321931.316281.31208
S21.317561.308541.29786
S31.312971.296661.27550

R1–R3 and S1–S3 are the formula’s levels above and below the pivot (PP). They are arithmetic reference points, not a forecast of where price will turn.

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Indicator values (daily)

Calculated from daily bars. Values, not signals.

RSI (14)
34.27Scale 0–100
SMA 20
1.33971Price −1.33% vs average
SMA 50
1.34555Price −1.76% vs average
SMA 200
1.34469Price −1.70% vs average

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Macro drivers

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

  • Broad US dollar index120.33+0.68% vs a week earlier

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

  • 2-year Treasury yield4.89%+18 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)
−82,568Net short
Share of open interest
−33.7%
Change on the week
−23,853
52-week percentile
120 = lowest, 100 = highest net position in 52 weeks

Positions as of Tuesday 22 Sept 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 jobs report (Employment Situation)TomorrowWithin 48h
  • US consumer price index (CPI)In 13 days
  • US retail salesIn 14 days
  • US producer price index (PPI)In 14 days

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

Performance

Price change over each period.

  • 1 day−0.36%
  • 1 week−0.02%
  • 1 month−2.21%
  • 3 months−0.44%
  • 1 year−1.04%

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Source: PriceFeedPro (Orbex live 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 fell toward the 1.3200 zone as market support remains at 1.3140-60. As long as the market holds above the support zone of 1.3140-60, a rebound towards the 1.3350-1.3400 zone is likely. Below 1.3140 more of a drop towards 1.3000 is likely. SUPPORT…

  1. Support 1
    1.3140–1.3160
    Resistance 1
    1.3350–1.3400
  2. Support 2
    1.3000
    Resistance 2
    1.3475
  3. Support 3
    1.2880
    Resistance 3
    1.3565
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Three years of GBP/USD

From 1.21430 to a 3-year high — keep scrolling

  1. The starting line1.21430 · 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. Today — live1.32186 · −4.69% from 3-year high · +8.86% in 3 years

GBP/USD by the numbers

Price range and change over the last 30, 90 and 365 days
PeriodLowHighChange
30 days1.319281.35679−2.21%
90 days1.319281.36757−1.01%
365 days1.301011.38685−1.92%

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+0.06%10
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.

What are the daily pivot points for GBP/USD?

As of 1 Oct 2026, the classic daily pivot for GBP/USD is 1.32652, with R1 at 1.33089 and S1 at 1.32193. They are calculated from the previous session’s high, low and close and are arithmetic reference levels only.

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 0.00680, about 0.51% of the price (as of 1 Oct 2026).

How has GBP/USD performed recently?

Price change as of 1 Oct 2026: 1 day −0.36%, 1 week −0.02%, 1 month −2.21%, 3 months −0.44%, 1 year −1.04%. 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 jobs report (Employment Situation) on 2 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 22 Sept 2026, large speculators’ net position in the BRITISH POUND futures contract was −82,568 contracts (−33.7% of open interest).

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