GBP/USD Elliott Wave double three correction in progress [Video]

Elliott Wave Forecast Team ElliottWave-Forecast.com

After forming the low on September 26, 2022 low, GBP/USD shows an incomplete higher high bullish sequence. This suggests the right side is higher and dips therefore should see support in 3, 7, or 11 swing. The pair is currently correcting cycle from 10.4.2023 low. Internal subdivision of the correction is unfolding as a double three Elliott Wave structure. Down from September 26, 2024 peak, wave W ended at 1.3089 and wave X ended at 1.3175 as 1 hour chart below shows.

Pair has resumed lower in wave Y with internal subdivision as a double three in lesser degree. Down from wave X, wave (a) ended at 1.3019. Wave (b) rally ended at 1.31 and wave (c) lower ended at 1.297. This completed wave ((w)) in higher degree. Bounce in wave ((x)) ended at 1.307 with internal subdivision as zigzag. Up from wave ((w)), wave (a) ended at 1.302 and wave (b) ended at 1.297. Wave (c) higher ended at 1.307 which completed wave ((x)). Pair has resumed lower in wave ((y)). Near term, as far as pivot at 1.3175 stays intact, pair has scope to see further downside. Potential support below is at 100% – 161.8% Fibonacci extension of wave W. This area comes at 1.262 – 1.283.

GBP/USD 60 minutes Elliott Wave chart

GBP/USD Elliott Wave [Video]

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