Forex · Pound / US Dollar

Trade Cable.

One of the oldest and most traded pairs — 'Cable'. Trade the British pound against the US dollar with tight spreads and leverage up to 1:500.

ForexLong or shortCFDLeverage
At a glance

Contract details

Symbol
GBP/USD
Typical spread
from 0.4 pips
Max leverage
1:500
Trading hours
24/5
About GBP/USD

What is GBP/USD?

GBP/USD, nicknamed 'Cable', is a major currency pair known for its liquidity and its sometimes sharp moves around UK and US economic events. It reflects the relative strength of the British and US economies.

At Otto you trade GBP/USD as a CFD. Go long if you expect the pound to strengthen against the dollar, or short if you expect it to weaken, with leverage up to 1:500.

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What moves the price

Key drivers

  • Bank of England and Federal Reserve policy
  • UK and US inflation and growth data
  • Risk sentiment and the US dollar
  • UK political and fiscal developments
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FAQ

GBP/USD — common questions

Why is GBP/USD called 'Cable'?

The nickname dates back to the transatlantic telegraph cable once used to transmit the exchange rate between London and New York.

What moves GBP/USD?

The interest-rate gap between the Bank of England and the Fed, plus UK and US data and risk sentiment.

What leverage is available?

Up to 1:500 on this major pair.

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