GBP/USD, often called cable, compares the British pound with the US dollar and is one of the most actively watched major forex pairs. It can react to Bank of England policy, Federal Reserve expectations, UK inflation, wage growth, US employment data, Treasury yields, and shifts in risk appetite. The pair is especially relevant during the London session and the London-New York overlap, when liquidity and market reaction to news can be more visible. FXGlory’s GBP/USD page gives users live pricing, chart movement, latest forecasts, technical-analysis tools, and GBPUSD trading conditions in one place. The same page lists spread, contract size, leverage, minimum trade size, lot step, and weekly hours, so users can review the pair’s setup beside current chart movement. This makes the page useful for market research without presenting any forecast as a certainty.
GBPUSD Live Chart & Trading Conditions
GBP/USD Live Price
1.34152
-0.01%
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About GBPUSD
GBPUSD Trading Conditions
Symbol description
Great Britain Pound vs US Dollar
Point
0.00001
Typical spread
3 pips
Stops level
30
Freeze level
20
Contract size
100,000 units
Hedged margin
50%
Maximum leverage
1:3000
Minimum trade size
0.01 lots
Maximum trade size
1000 lots
Lot step
0.01 lots
Sunday
Closed
Monday
00:00 - 24:00
Tuesday
00:00 - 24:00
Wednesday
00:00 - 24:00
Thursday
00:00 - 24:00
Friday
00:00 - 24:00
Saturday
Closed
Symbol description
Great Britain Pound vs US Dollar
Point
0.00001
Typical spread
2.2 pips
Stops level
30
Freeze level
20
Contract size
100,000 units
Hedged margin
50%
Maximum leverage
1:2000
Minimum trade size
0.01 lots
Maximum trade size
1000 lots
Lot step
0.01 lots
Sunday
Closed
Monday
00:00 - 24:00
Tuesday
00:00 - 24:00
Wednesday
00:00 - 24:00
Thursday
00:00 - 24:00
Friday
00:00 - 24:00
Saturday
Closed
Symbol description
Great Britain Pound vs US Dollar
Point
0.00001
Typical spread
1.3 pips
Stops level
0
Freeze level
20
Contract size
100,000 units
Hedged margin
25%
Maximum leverage
1:400
Minimum trade size
0.01 lots
Maximum trade size
1000 lots
Lot step
0.01 lots
Sunday
Closed
Monday
00:00 - 24:00
Tuesday
00:00 - 24:00
Wednesday
00:00 - 24:00
Thursday
00:00 - 24:00
Friday
00:00 - 24:00
Saturday
Closed
GBPUSD FAQs
What is GBP/USD in forex?
GBP/USD is the forex pair that shows how many US dollars are needed to buy one British pound. If GBP/USD rises, the British pound is strengthening against the US dollar. If GBP/USD falls, the US dollar is strengthening against the British pound.
When is GBP/USD most actively traded?
GBP/USD is usually most active during the London and New York sessions, especially when the two sessions overlap. Volatility can increase around UK data, US data, Bank of England updates, and Federal Reserve decisions.
What affects the GBP/USD forex rate?
GBP/USD can be affected by Bank of England and Federal Reserve policy, UK and US inflation data, GDP, employment reports, interest-rate expectations, bond yields, risk sentiment, and political developments.
Why is GBP/USD popular with forex traders?
GBP/USD is popular because it connects the British pound with the US dollar and often has strong liquidity. Traders watch it for UK and US data, rate expectations, spreads, and volatility around London and New York hours.