GBP/USD – 30M – SELL

SELL Counter-trend 6× UPDATED CLOSED

2026-11-09 08:30 UTC 2 days ago

The plan for this signal Closed after the holding time · result −0.07 %

Entry

1.34094

Target

1.33406 +0.51 %

closes in profit

Stop

1.34637 −0.40 %

closes at a loss

At the latest

after 16 candles (8 hours), at the market price

So far 51 of 100 forex 30m signals ended in profit · on average ≈ 0 % per trade 3,411 closed signals since 6 Sep 2026 · Information, not investment advice · past results are not a reliable indicator of future results · Disclaimer

What we have measured

This is how 3,411 closed forex 30m signals since 6 Sep 2026 ended:

18 % at target avg +0.24 % 33 % holding time ended, in profit avg +0.11 % 39 % holding time ended, at a loss avg −0.13 % 10 % at stop avg −0.35 %

Missing the target is not the same as a loss: when the holding time ends, the trade closes at the market price – in profit or at a loss.

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Why this signal

Triggered by: STOCHF KD Cross Down, KDJ Cross Down, SMA 200 Retreat Down +4 more

Trend at entry: in 4 of 8 timeframes in the signal direction

The engine evaluates many detectors on every candle – chart patterns, indicators, trend lines, support and resistance – and weights each one by how it has performed so far.

All triggers · Trend context · AI assessment

How we work

Every signal is tracked to the end and counted, losses included – so far 38,768 closed live signals.
Every figure on this page was fixed in advance and checked on data that was not used to develop it.
What does not hold up, we do not recommend: we tested exiting at warning signs on about 98,000 trades – on average it gains nothing, so there is no such recommendation.
More than 150 logged experiments, each with its result – including the ones that failed.
All figures are gross: without your broker’s fees, spreads and slippage.

Details for professionals

⚠ Opened against the trend in 4 of 8 timeframes. Target hit 13.9 % vs 18.6 % on average · stopped out 15.5 % vs 12.4 % (forex, 805 closed runs). Not a reason to act – a reason to watch.

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Signal evolution

Events for GBP/USD

Full calendar

07:00TodayGBPTrade Balance Non-EU●●○Forecast -£7.600BPrevious -£5.287Bin 6h
07:00TodayGBPTrade Balance●●○Forecast -£22.258BPrevious -£18.007Bin 6h
07:00TodayGBPManufacturing Production m/m●●○Forecast 0.3%Previous 1.2%in 6h

All times UTC.

Conviction, candle by candle

conviction per candle 9× below 35% 50% — below this the other side leads

Dropped below 35% 9× and recovered. A falling line is a warning, not an instruction — signals that dip and come back are normal. Watch for a line that stays down.

Signals Fired

These are the triggers as captured when the signal opened (9 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC, updated 6× since). They are not recalculated — the chart shows current candles.

	Signals Fired	Category	Weight
▲	ICHIMOKU Cloud Bullish	indicator	1.92
▼	STOCHF KD Cross Down	indicator	1.67
▲	ULTOSC OB Exit	indicator	1.66
▼	KDJ Cross Down	indicator	1.64
▼	SMA 200 Retreat Down	indicator	1.51
▼	EMA 200 Retreat Down	indicator	1.50
▼	BOP Zero Cross Down	indicator	1.49
▼	Bearish Harami	candlestick	1.01
▼	Shooting Star	candlestick	0.93

Trend Context

15M

UPVery strong trend

30M

UPSolid trend

DOWNSolid trend

DOWNTrend forming

12H

DOWNTrend forming

UPTrend forming

Analysis

🎯 Key Takeaways

A cluster of bearish momentum signals on the 30-minute chart points to a potential short-term sell-off.
The bearish trend on higher timeframes (2H to 12H) aligns with the sell signal, but the 15M and 1H are still bullish, creating a mixed backdrop.
Watch the nearest support at 1.33406; a break below could confirm the bearish move, while resistance at 1.34637 is the immediate upside barrier.
The Ichimoku Cloud Bullish signal is a cautionary note, suggesting the 30-minute trend may not be fully bearish yet.

The GBP/USD 30-minute chart has fired a dense cluster of bearish signals, led by a BOP Zero Cross Down, STOCHF KD Cross Down, and ULTOSC OB Exit, alongside a KDJ Cross Down and a Bearish Harami candlestick pattern. This confluence suggests a near-term shift in momentum from bullish to bearish, with the pair retreating from overbought conditions. The EMA 200 and SMA 200 Retreat Down signals indicate that price is pulling back from these moving averages, reinforcing the bearish bias on the 30-minute timeframe. However, the Ichimoku Cloud Bullish signal adds a layer of complexity, as it suggests the broader trend on this timeframe may still have bullish underpinnings.

Across higher timeframes, the trend is mixed but leans bearish from the 2-hour to the 12-hour charts, with solid trend scores on the 2H, 4H, and 8H. This aligns with the 30-minute bearish signals, suggesting that the sell-off could have room to extend. The nearest support at 1.33406 is a key level to watch; a break below could accelerate the decline. Conversely, the nearest resistance at 1.34637 caps any bounce attempts. The 15-minute and 1-hour timeframes remain bullish, which poses a short-term conflict and could lead to consolidation or a retracement before the bearish momentum gains traction.

Catalysts

▼ Multiple momentum oscillators (BOP, STOCHF, KDJ, ULTOSC) are aligned bearish, indicating strong selling pressure.
▼ The Bearish Harami candlestick pattern adds a classic reversal signal to the technical setup.
▼ Higher timeframe trends (2H, 4H, 8H) are bearish, providing a supportive backdrop for the 30-minute sell signal.
▼ The price retreating from the EMA 200 and SMA 200 suggests a rejection at key moving averages.

Risk Factors

▲ The 15-minute and 1-hour timeframes are bullish, which could lead to a bounce or consolidation before the bearish move continues.
▲ The Ichimoku Cloud Bullish signal on the 30-minute timeframe is a conflicting indicator that may limit downside potential.
▲ A break above the nearest resistance at 1.34637 would invalidate the bearish setup and could trigger a rally.
▲ The daily timeframe is bullish, so the sell signal may be counter to the longer-term trend, increasing the risk of a reversal.