Trade British Pound / US Dollar CFD

Trading Conditions

• Type: CFD
• Spread: 0.00013
• Long position overnight funding adjustment: -0.00407%
• Short position overnight funding adjustment: -0.00415%
• Overnight funding adjustment time: 22:00 (UTC)
• Currency: USD
• Min traded quantity: 100
• Margin: 3.33%
• Commission on trade: 0%
• Guaranteed stop premium: 0.01%

GBP/USD

Trade British Pound / US Dollar (GBP/USD) forex pair CFDs

British Pound / US Dollar (ticker: GBP/USD) is a currency pair that shows how much one currency is worth relative to another. On Capital.com, you can trade it as a contract for difference (CFD), letting you speculate on exchange-rate movements without owning either currency. This means you can trade in either direction – rising or falling – depending on your outlook.*

Traders often track the British Pound / US Dollar rate today to stay informed about short-term market movements.

*CFDs are traded on margin, and leverage amplifies both profits and losses.

British Pound / US Dollar price today

The pair is quoted in $ and is currently trading around 1.33898.

Live price overview

Here’s an overview of the current British Pound / US Dollar price and its recent trading ranges.

• Daily range: 1.33623 – 1.34447
• Daily movement: -0.00534 (-0.3973%)
• Weekly range: 1.33623 – 1.34939
• Monthly range: 1.33111 – 1.35671
• Yearly range: 1.21585 – 1.37881

Why trade forex CFDs on the price of British Pound / US Dollar with Capital.com?

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What influences the price of British Pound / US Dollar?

The British Pound / US Dollar (GBP/USD) forex pair price can be influenced by a range of market factors, including:

• Interest rate expectations and central bank decisions
• Inflation and economic data releases
• Political or geopolitical developments
• Market sentiment and risk appetite
• Trade flows and economic performance of the related economies

British Pound / US Dollar forecasts

British Pound / US Dollar forecasts commonly reference recent news, company updates, and broader market trends rather than fixed price targets. Some traders combine technical analysis with fundamental insights to form their expectations.*

Instead of relying on a single forecast, many traders monitor ongoing analysis and real-time data to adapt to changing market conditions.

*Analyst forecasts are often inaccurate. Past performance isn’t a reliable indicator of future results.

How to trade British Pound / US Dollar forex CFDs

Trading forex CFDs involves speculating on movements between two currencies:

• Go long (buy) if you think the base currency may appreciate
• Go short (sell) if you think it may weaken

Leverage allows greater exposure with a smaller deposit, but magnifies losses.

Risks of trading forex CFDs

Key risks include:

• Market volatility
• Leveraged losses
• Overnight funding costs
• No ownership of the underlying currencies