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ING analyst Chris Turner reports that the EUR/GBP pair has broken below the critical 0.8600/8610 support level, triggering a wave of liquidation among expensive, long-dated short positions on the British Pound. This technical breakdown has accelerated as asset managers rush to unwind positions that had become overextended. The move signals increased bearish momentum for GBP, with potential for further downside as short sellers capitalize on the breakdown.
For forex traders, this development is significant as EUR/GBP's support breach could open the door for a deeper correction in the Pound. Traders holding long positions in GBP or short positions in EUR may face margin pressure, while those with hedged exposure could see their strategies tested. The breakdown also highlights the importance of monitoring key support/resistance levels in volatile currency pairs.
Looking ahead, the focus will be on whether EUR/GBP can sustain below 0.8600 to confirm the bearish reversal. A follow-through decline could target 0.8500, while a rebound above 0.8610 would invalidate the breakdown. Traders should also watch for broader GBP weakness against other majors as the unwinding of shorts gains momentum.
