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XAUUSD SHORT on Order Flow - Follow the smart money!

Short
OANDA:XAUUSD   Gold Spot / U.S. Dollar
Strong Bearish Signal:
The pair showed a sharp drop supported by the large institutional volume, which means that the smart money pushed the price down.
Volume Zones:
The price is currently testing the support level/local minimum 1681.00 - 1686.00.
Sentiment:
This indicator shows that 82% retails traders are in long positions, which is a good additional signal for us (trading against the "crowd").
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Consider Short Positions:
Given all these factors, we may regard a breakdown of the support level, which will consent us to open short positions. The move must be keen and supported by the large volume, which will be a more precise signal for entering the market. A stop loss may be placed above the breakdown volume bar.
Profit Potential:
More than 400 pips.

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