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Forex

GBP/USD

British Pound vs US Dollar — known as "Cable," one of the oldest and most actively traded currency pairs.

Trading Specifications

GBP/USD Specs

Symbol

GBPUSD

Contract Size

100,000

Min Lot Size

0.01

Max Lot Size

50.00

Lot Step

0.01

Digits

5

Margin

Set by account leverage

Swap Long

-5.28 pts

Swap Short

-3.48 pts

Triple swap day

Wednesday ×3

About GBP/USD

GBP/USD, commonly known as "Cable," is one of the most liquid and volatile major currency pairs. The nickname dates back to the transatlantic telegraph cable laid in the 19th century to transmit exchange rates between London and New York. Today, it remains the third most traded forex pair globally.

The pair is heavily influenced by Bank of England (BoE) monetary policy, UK economic data (GDP, CPI, employment), and political developments including trade negotiations and fiscal policy. GBP/USD tends to be more volatile than EUR/USD, offering larger intraday moves — particularly during the London session.

At GCC Brokers, GBP/USD is available with fully automated STP execution and no manual intervention. The pair's volatility and clear trend-following behavior make it popular among both manual and algorithmic traders.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

GBP/USD trades 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. The pair is most active during the London session (08:00–16:00 GMT) and the London–New York overlap (13:00–17:00 GMT), when liquidity and volatility are highest.

The nickname "Cable" originates from the transatlantic telegraph cable that connected London and New York in the 1800s, which was used to transmit GBP/USD exchange rates between the two financial centres.

Spreads on GBP/USD vary by account type and market conditions; the live spread is shown on this page. The Zero account has the tightest spreads plus a commission, and the Standard account has no commission.

Yes. GBP/USD typically has wider daily ranges than EUR/USD, making it attractive for traders who prefer larger moves. This volatility also means tighter risk management is important.

Key drivers include Bank of England interest rate decisions, UK inflation and employment data, GDP reports, US Federal Reserve policy, and political developments in both the UK and the US.

Related Instruments

EUR/USDUSD/JPYAUD/USDNZD/USDUSD/CAD

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