GBP/JPY rose further to as high as 168.67 last week but retreated since then. Initial bias remains neutral this week first. Downside of retreat should be contained by 162.88 minor support to bring rebound. Break of 168.67 will resume larger up trend and target 100% projection of 150.95 to 168.40 from 155.57 at 173.02. However, break of 162.88 will bring deeper fall back towards 155.57 support.
In the bigger picture, up trend from 123.94 (2020 low) is still in progress. Sustained break of 61.8% retracement of 195.86 (2015 high) to 122.75 (2016 low) at 167.93 will be a long term bullish signal, and could pave the way back to 195.86 high. This will now remain the favored case as long as 155.57 support holds, even in case of deep pull back.
In the longer term picture, rise from 122.75 could be the third leg the the pattern from 116.83 (2011 low). Further rise will remain in favor as long as 55 month EMA (now at 149.27) holds. Sustained break of 61.8% retracement of 195.86 to 122.75 at 167.93. will pave the way to 195.86 (2015 high).
