The British pound has come under heavy downside pressure against the US dollar, following another bearish intraday reversal on Wednesday. The four-hour time frame is showing that the GBPUSD pair is close to the neckline of a large head and shoulders pattern. A break below the 1.2600 level will set-off the bearish pattern, which holds a downside target close to the 1.2450 level.
The GBPUSD pair is heavily bearish while trading below the 1.2600 level, key support is located at the 1.2550 and 1.2500 levels.
If the GBPUSD pair holds above the 1.2600 level, key intraday resistance is found at the 1.2640 and 1.2700 levels.
