Overview:

GBP/JPY is expected to trade with bullish bias. It is supported by the positive investor risk sentiment and demand from Japan's importers. But the GBP/JPY gains are tempered by Japan's exports, diminished expectations of further easing from the Bank of Japan and positions adjustment before weekend. Daily chart is mixed as MACD is bearish, but stochastics is in bullish mode.

Trading recommendation:
The pair is trading above its pivot point. It is likely to trade in a higher range as far as it remains above its pivot point. As far as the price is above its pivot point, a long position is recommended with the first target at 172.75 and the second target at 173.15. In an alternative scenario, if the price moves below its pivot points, short positions are recommended with the first target at 170.90. A breach of this target will push the pair further downwards and one may expect the second target at 170.55. The pivot point is at 171.35.

Resistance levels:
172.75
173.15
173.65

Support levels:
170.90
170.55
170.06