The article explains why the British pound remains valued higher than the U.S. dollar despite the U.S.'s economic size and dollar dominance. It highlights the differences between unit pricing in fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies, emphasizing that currency units are arbitrary and shaped by historical context rather than economic power alone. The driving factors behind GBP/USD fluctuations include interest rates, inflation expectations, growth, risk appetite, and trade flows, with parity scenarios explored through macroeconomic and risk conditions.