XAUUSD US Session Plan — Hold 4,308 or Retest the Gap First?

Jun 16

Gold is sitting near a short-term support zone, and the US session may decide whether buyers defend this area or price needs a deeper pullback first.

THE SIMPLE READ

Gold is not breaking down yet, but it is also not fully strong.

Price rejected from the upper trendline area near 4,351 and is now testing the short-term support around 4,308.

This is a simple decision zone.

If buyers protect 4,308, gold may try to recover again. But if this level fails, price may move lower to rebalance the gap zone around 4,232 before another reaction appears.

WHAT I SEE

The first area I’m watching is 4,308.

This level matters because it is the nearest support holding the current structure. If buyers defend it, the market can still stay stable during the US session.

The upper resistance is around 4,351.

This zone matters because price has already reacted near the descending trendline. If gold pushes back there and rejects again, sellers may still be active.

The deeper area to watch is 4,232.

This is the gap zone. If 4,308 breaks, price may be pulled back toward this area before buyers decide whether to step in again.

THE PLAN FOR US SESSION

📈 IF gold holds above 4,308 and prints a clear bullish reaction:

→ Buyers may try to recover toward 4,351
→ A clean break above 4,351 could open more upside
→ Possible entry idea: after confirmation above 4,308
→ Invalidation: below 4,290
→ Target 1: 4,351
→ Target 2: 4,380

📉 IF gold breaks below 4,308 and fails to reclaim it:

→ The short-term support becomes weaker
→ Price may move lower toward the gap zone
→ Possible entry idea: after confirmation below 4,308
→ Invalidation: above 4,330
→ Target 1: 4,280
→ Target 2: 4,232

⏳ No confirmation = no trade.

💡 Tiara’s Tip:

When price is between trendline resistance and short-term support, do not guess too early.

For beginners, the cleanest signal usually comes after one side breaks.

If support holds, buyers still have a chance.

If support breaks, the market may need to fill the gap before finding balance again.

YOUR TURN

💬 What’s your view for the US session — will gold defend 4,308, or retest the 4,232 gap zone first?

Drop a 🟢 for support hold or 🔴 for gap retest below 👇

Jun 18

Trade active

Jun 18

Trade closed: target reached

End Liquidity and wait for the next buying opportunity around the favorable price zone at the opening price or the support level below.