"Note the slope of the tops have changed which indicates accelerating price movements."
Yep, i see EXACTLY as you. We broke our ascending resistance line AND the psychological barrier of .25, at the same time. HMGP is flexing its muscles and showing us that its no where near a cool off period.
Plus, theres indication of big news coming. So we're in a win/win situation, at least "short term" IMO.
And just imagine what the chart may look like if the anticipated Feb PR indicated back in Dec - Jan. is timed with the up coming golden cross which is imminent and will occur over the upcoming days.