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FED RATE HIKE AHEAD — SELL THE REBOUND OR WAIT FOR THE BREAKDOWNGold continues to trade within a clear bearish H4 structure, with price remaining inside the descending channel and below the main trendline. After breaking below the 4,300–4,320 area, Gold is now stabilizing near 4,290, but the current position is not an area to chase the downside. The key question is whether price will produce another recovery into resistance before continuing lower.
From a macro perspective, the market is heavily positioned for a Fed rate hike tomorrow. Current pricing is around 90%+ for a 25bp hike, while the U.S. 10Y Treasury yield has climbed above 5%, its highest level since 2007. Rising oil prices above $100/barrel are adding further inflation pressure, strengthening the case for a hawkish Fed and supporting the USD. This backdrop remains unfavorable for non-yielding Gold.
Technically, the 4,340–4,360 Demand zone is now the key recovery area. If Gold rebounds into this zone but fails to break the descending trendline, sellers could use the recovery to resume the downtrend toward 4,260–4,280 Supply + FVG, with the lower structure becoming the next major target. On the other hand, a confirmed H4 breakout and close above the descending trendline would be the first signal that bearish momentum is weakening.
Bearish Scenario — Preferred Bias
Gold remains below the descending trendline and fails to reclaim 4,340–4,360. A rejection here could trigger another leg lower toward 4,260–4,280.
Bullish Scenario
A clean H4 breakout above 4,340–4,360 and the descending trendline could trigger a short-term recovery toward 4,390–4,410. However, this would initially be treated as a technical rebound rather than a full trend reversal.
The important point today is: DON'T FOMO SELL. Gold has already moved deeply into the bearish leg. Lucas prefers waiting for a recovery into resistance to sell, or waiting for a confirmed break of the descending structure before following the next move.
KEY LEVELS:
🔴 4,340–4,360 — Demand + trendline resistance
🔴 4,390–4,410 — Major recovery resistance
🟢 4,260–4,280 — Supply + FVG / downside target
🟢 4,230–4,240 — Deeper support
BIAS: BEARISH — NO FOMO. WAIT FOR THE REBOUND TO SELL OR A CONFIRMED BREAKDOWN. Short 
GOLD H1 SCALPING — WAIT FOR THE RECOVERY, THEN SELLGold continues to trade under bearish pressure on H1 after failing to reclaim the previous resistance structure. Price is currently holding near the lower support area, so the preferred approach for the US session is to wait for a recovery before looking for short positions, rather than chasing the downside.
📌 MAIN SCENARIO
The key focus is the 4,319–4,349 resistance area. If Gold rebounds into this zone and shows a clear rejection, the bearish structure remains valid and sellers may regain control.
A stronger recovery toward 4,399 would be another important area to monitor for a potential short setup. The downside targets remain 4,253, followed by 4,224.
🔑 KEY LEVELS
🔴 4,443 — Major resistance / extended sell zone
🔴 4,399 — Key resistance
🔴 4,349 — Primary rebound & sell area
🔴 4,319 — Near-term resistance
🟢 4,253 — Key support / first downside target
🟢 4,224 — Extended downside target
🎯 PREFERRED SCENARIO
Wait for Gold to recover into the resistance zones.
Focus on 4,319–4,349 for the first short opportunity.
A rejection from the zone would confirm bearish continuation.
If price pushes higher, monitor 4,399 for the next selling opportunity.
Target 4,253 first, followed by 4,224 if downside momentum accelerates.
Avoid chasing Sell positions while price is sitting directly on support.
🔻 BIAS
BEARISH — WAIT FOR THE RECOVERY, THEN SELL.
The H1 structure remains bearish, with the descending trendline continuing to cap upside attempts. For the US session, patience is key: let price come to the selling zone and wait for confirmation. Short 
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FED DAY - REBOUND INTO RESISTANCE — SELLERS READY?Gold is attempting a technical rebound from the lower boundary of the descending channel, but the broader H4 structure remains bearish. After falling toward the 4,250–4,280 area, price has started to recover and is currently around 4,325. However, this rebound is still developing below the descending trendline, meaning buyers have not yet produced the structural confirmation needed for a reversal.
From a macro perspective, today is dominated by the FOMC decision. Markets have priced in more than a 90% probability of a 25bp rate hike, while the U.S. 10Y yield recently moved above 5% and the USD remains firm. Higher yields and expectations of tighter monetary policy continue to create headwinds for non-yielding Gold.
The bigger catalyst, however, will be Fed forward guidance rather than the rate decision itself. With the hike largely priced in, a hawkish Fed — particularly signals that rates may remain higher for longer — could strengthen USD/yields and pressure Gold back toward the lower channel. Conversely, a less-hawkish message could trigger a stronger short-covering rebound.
Technically, the immediate resistance is around 4,340–4,360, where the rebound meets the descending trendline and the marked Demand zone. If Gold reaches this area and fails to break through, sellers could regain control and target 4,260–4,280, followed by the major 4,230–4,240 Supply zone.
Bearish Scenario — Preferred Bias
If Gold rebounds into 4,340–4,360 but remains below the descending trendline, the recovery can be treated as a corrective move. A rejection here could send price back toward 4,280, with a break potentially extending toward 4,230–4,240.
Bullish Scenario
A confirmed H4 breakout above 4,340–4,360 and the descending trendline would weaken the bearish structure. In that case, Gold could recover toward 4,390–4,420, with 4,450 as the next resistance.
At this stage, Lucas does not favor chasing the current rebound. The better confirmation is either a rejection from the trendline to follow the bearish flow, or a clean H4 breakout above the trendline before considering that sellers are losing control.
KEY LEVELS:
🔴 4,340–4,360 — Demand + descending trendline resistance
🔴 4,390–4,420 — Next recovery resistance
🟢 4,260–4,280 — Lower-channel target
🟢 4,230–4,240 — Major Supply
BIAS: BEARISH — WAIT FOR THE TRENDLINE REJECTION OR CONFIRMED BREAKOUT. Short 
Gold May Recover If It Breaks Above 4,340📊 Market Overview:
XAU/USD is trading around 4,320–4,330 USD, recovering from the low near 4,275 USD in previous sessions. Buying pressure is improving as gold finds support following the sharp decline.
However, the USD remains elevated and the 10-year Treasury yield has moved above 5% before easing slightly, continuing to weigh on gold. The market is now closely focused on the Fed’s rate decision and Chair Kevin Warsh’s comments, which could trigger strong volatility in XAU/USD.
📉 Technical Analysis:
• Key Resistance:
4,335–4,345
4,360–4,375
• Nearest Support:
4,305–4,295
4,280–4,270
• EMA: Price is recovering above the EMA 09 on lower timeframes, indicating improving short-term buying momentum. However, the H1/H4 structure still needs a break above 4,340 to confirm a clearer recovery.
• Candlestick / Volume / Momentum:
Price has formed a strong rebound from the 4,275 area, indicating the emergence of dip-buying pressure. On M15/M30, bullish momentum is improving, but the 4,335–4,345 zone could attract profit-taking.
H1 needs to hold above 4,305 to maintain the recovery structure. If price breaks above 4,345 with increasing volume, the upside could extend toward 4,360–4,375. Conversely, a strong rejection around 4,335–4,345 followed by a break below 4,305 could bring selling pressure back.
H4 remains cautious as gold continues to be affected by a strong USD and elevated U.S. yields.
📌 Outlook:
Gold may continue to recover in the short term if it breaks and holds above 4,340–4,345. In that case, the next target could be 4,360–4,375.
Conversely, if price fails to break 4,335–4,345 and falls below 4,295, gold could retest 4,280–4,270.
💡 Suggested Trading Strategy:
🔻 SELL XAU/USD at: 4.342–4.345
🎯 TP: 40/80/200/300 pips
❌ SL: 4.350
🔺 BUY XAU/USD at: 4.295–4.292
🎯 TP: 40/80/200/300 pips
❌ SL: 4.287 From "Priced-In Bad News" (Post-CPI) to "Soft Landing Pricing" Cross-Asset Dynamics: From "Priced-In Bad News" (Post-CPI) to "Soft Landing Pricing" (Post-Retail Sales)
Asset price movements following the latest retail sales data perfectly extended and reinforced the cross-asset logic established after the previous CPI release—specifically, the "priced-in bad news" effect. Regarding the earlier CPI data, although inflation showed signs of ticking up, the magnitude was limited, and the market had already fully priced in the prospect of rate hikes or a "higher-for-longer" interest rate environment.
With short-term monetary tightening now a settled consensus, market fears regarding runaway long-term inflation have subsided significantly, creating a classic "priced-in bad news" scenario.
Economic resilience alleviates valuation pressure: Robust retail sales data has once again validated the trend of a US economic "soft landing" or even a "no landing" scenario. Strong fundamental growth can sustain a high-interest-rate environment, effectively dispelling market anxiety about a recession.
Risk appetite has not deteriorated due to high interest rates; instead, it has recovered thanks to strong corporate earnings expectations, significantly mitigating the downward pressure high rates exert on equity valuations.
Meanwhile, a major driver of the earlier surge in US Treasury yields was market concern regarding US debt-servicing capacity, which demanded higher compensation via bond yields. However, when consumption and economic data significantly exceed expectations, fears regarding deteriorating government finances and tail risks like debt default are largely eliminated.
This rapid narrowing of the sovereign credit risk premium has driven investors to reallocate away from risk-free assets, thereby pushing down real Treasury yields.
In short, receding inflation concerns have reduced the term premium embedded in real interest rates, while the narrowing of sovereign credit risk has further lowered real yields; from this perspective, gold is benefiting from a significant improvement in its opportunity cost profile. Long 
Long 
A sneak peek at the Fed's interest rate decision!We placed short orders on gold near the resistance level of 4360, which basically predicted the peak. The price then fell back to around 4324, and the short orders successfully made a good profit. Congratulations to all those who followed and seized this opportunity!
The upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision will be a crucial factor influencing the short-term trend of gold. Regarding tonight's market, we can anticipate three scenarios:
First: The decision not to raise interest rates. If the decision is ultimately not made, market sentiment may quickly shift towards expectations of further easing, and gold is likely to rebound directly.
The second scenario is that the government decides to raise interest rates, but the market believes that the expectation has already been priced in. In this case, gold may experience a dip first, and then gradually recover. Since the expectation of the rate hike has already been somewhat priced in, the actual implementation may result in a "sell the news" effect.
The third scenario: the government decides to raise interest rates, while monetary policy continues to tighten. If the policy signals further lean towards tightening, gold may experience a short-term correction before coming under pressure and continuing to fall.
Currently, the second scenario seems more likely. Therefore, we are not optimistic about a sustained sharp decline in gold prices. Technically, the daily chart has shown a bottom divergence signal, and the bearish momentum is gradually weakening. These changes meet the prerequisites for a potential reversal. Therefore, even if gold prices fall further after the interest rate decision, we need to pay more attention to whether the key support level can be held. The key support level to watch is the 4260-4240 area. If the price falls back to this area and can stabilize without breaking the support, we can also look for long opportunities. If the market moves according to the second scenario, after gold completes its downward correction, there is still room for further upward rebound. At that time, we should pay close attention to the area around 4450. Short 
The real opportunity has arrived—do you dare to wait?Gold prices fluctuated yesterday, rising and falling back, before rebounding from a low. After a slight gap down at the open, prices rallied to around 4355 before falling back under pressure. Prices dipped sharply during the session, reaching a low of 4253 before quickly recovering some of the losses. The daily chart ultimately closed with a long lower shadow bearish candlestick. From the daily chart, gold has been maintaining an alternating up-and-down oscillation rhythm recently, which is also the core pattern of the current market. Technically, on the daily chart, the gold price has effectively broken through the 4300 mark with a large bearish candlestick. The 5-day and 10-day moving averages are opening downwards, and the rebound highs have been consistently limited to around 4350 USD. At the same time, the MACD histogram continues to expand, and the bearish pattern remains relatively clear. However, it should be noted that gold has fallen by more than $400 in the previous two weeks, and short-term oversold signals have begun to accumulate. From the daily chart, although gold has risen in the past two weeks, the overall trend is still mainly a slow decline. Some of the rises were mainly driven by safe-haven sentiment. Safe-haven funds cannot continuously drive up prices, and such rises are difficult to sustain in the long term. Therefore, as long as there has been a significant bubble-like increase in the price during the previous upward trend, a pullback at the end of the trading day or at key levels is a normal market correction. However, it remains difficult for gold to experience a significant and continuous decline in the near term. Thus, the current trend of gold can be summarized as follows: the downtrend is clear, but there is a tug-of-war between the potential for further decline and the short-term oversold condition, leaving the market in a dilemma. Looking at the 4-hour chart, the downward wave is still unfolding. The price is exhibiting a weak, stepped downward trend within a descending channel. The price is repeatedly pressured around the trendline, slowly declining in a weak, oscillating manner. Although the pace of decline is relatively slow, the weak structure remains unchanged. Currently, the 4-hour downtrend line resistance has moved down to around 4360, the Bollinger Band middle line resistance is at around 4330, and the secondary highs of the steps are concentrated in the 4400-4430 area. Among these, 4400-4430 can be considered an important dividing line between strength and weakness. If the price is trading below this area, the short-term weak structure remains unchanged for the time being.
Therefore, today's strategy remains to look for opportunities to short near the Bollinger Middle Band, while also paying close attention to the possibility of new lows below. Meanwhile, considering that gold has already experienced a significant pullback, it is not advisable to blindly short at low levels. The key is to wait for a rebound to the resistance area before looking for a more reasonable opportunity to short. In summary, today's gold trading strategy is to primarily sell on rallies and secondarily buy on dips. The key resistance level to watch in the short term is 4320-4340, while the key support level is 4250-4230. Short 
Gold Breaks $4,300; Awaiting the Fed's Interest Rate DecisionGold's status as a safe-haven asset has not entirely vanished. Attacks on energy infrastructure, disruptions to crude oil supply chains, and volatility in global bond markets all indicate that macroeconomic risks remain elevated. Consequently, gold is currently seeking a new equilibrium between "safe-haven demand" and the pressure of high interest rates. Should US Treasury yields cease their ascent, or the US dollar undergo a "buy the rumor, sell the fact" correction following the realization of rate-hike expectations, gold could quickly attract technical buying.
From a capital flow perspective, the recent consecutive pullbacks in gold prices have alleviated some short-term overbought pressure, yet the market still lacks a clear signal of a trend reversal. Investors should focus on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, economic projections, the "dot plot," and remarks by Warsh, while also monitoring whether the 10-year US Treasury yield can stabilize below 5%. If yields retreat below 5%, the pressure on gold may temporarily ease; conversely, if yields break higher and establish a sustained upward trend, gold could continue to test previous lows. Long 
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Gold Leans Bearish Ahead of Fed Decision📊 Market Overview:
XAU/USD is under selling pressure and trading around 4,330 USD, after failing to sustain its recovery momentum from the previous weekend.
Downside pressure is driven by a stronger USD and elevated US yields, while expectations for a Fed rate hike at this week’s meeting have risen to around 86–87% following hotter-than-expected US inflation data. In addition, Brent crude oil prices above 107 USD/barrel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East are fueling inflation concerns and continuing to weigh on gold.
📉 Technical Analysis:
• Key Resistance: 4,345–4,355 / 4,370–4,385
• Nearest Support: 4,320–4,310 / 4,295–4,280
• EMA 09: Price is currently below the EMA 09, indicating a bearish short-term trend.
• RSI: Moving around the neutral zone, but momentum does not yet show enough buying pressure to trigger a reversal.
• Candlestick Pattern / Volume / Momentum: After the recovery, price is facing renewed selling pressure below the 4,350 area. Failure to break above this resistance could form a lower high on the short-term timeframe. MACD remains bearish, while ADX indicates that the current selling pressure is still present.
📌 Outlook:
Gold could continue to decline in the short term if it fails to break and hold above 4,350–4,355. A break below 4,320 could extend the downside toward 4,310 → 4,295–4,280.
Conversely, if XAU/USD clearly breaks above 4,355, selling pressure could weaken and price may recover toward 4,370–4,385.
💡 Proposed Trading Strategy:
🔻 SELL XAU/USD at: 4,355–4,358
🎯 TP: +40 / +80 / +200 / +300 pips
❌ SL: 4,363
🔺 BUY XAU/USD at: 4,320–4,317
🎯 TP: +40 / +80 / +200 / +300 pips
❌ SL: 4,312 Short 
GOLD 14/09 - US SESSION — GOLD READY FOR ANOTHER DROP?Gold enters the US session under strong selling pressure, with price continuing to trade below the rising trendline and failing to reclaim the 4,345 area. The latest structure shows lower highs and renewed downside momentum.
For Emma's US session plan, the focus remains on selling the rebound. Price is already extended to the downside, so the priority is to wait for a pullback into resistance rather than chase the move.
🔴 KEY RESISTANCE
4,340–4,350 — INTRADAY REJECTION ZONE
Previous reaction area and short-term resistance.
→ First area to watch for a SELL confirmation.
4,395–4,400 — MAIN SUPPLY ZONE ⭐
Major H1 resistance + descending trendline confluence.
→ Preferred area for a stronger short setup if price makes a deeper retracement.
🟢 KEY SUPPORT
4,285–4,295 — MAJOR DEMAND ZONE
The main downside objective and important H1 support.
→ Watch carefully for profit-taking and a potential reaction.
🎯 EMMA US SESSION SCALPING PLAN
🔴 PREFERRED — SELL THE REBOUND ⭐
If Gold rebounds into 4,340–4,350 and shows bearish rejection:
→ SELL
TP1: 4,315
TP2: 4,290
If price pushes higher, 4,395–4,400 becomes the next major sell zone.
🔥 DEEPER RETRACEMENT
If Gold reaches 4,395–4,400, look for a clear rejection:
→ SELL
TP1: 4,350
TP2: 4,315
TP3: 4,290
This is the higher-quality setup because it aligns with the major H1 resistance and trendline.
⚠️ SUPPORT BREAK
If 4,285–4,295 breaks decisively, avoid chasing the initial candle.
Wait for a retest from below and bearish confirmation before considering continuation shorts.
🟢 BULLISH INVALIDATION
A strong reclaim and sustained hold above 4,400 would weaken the bearish setup and could trigger a larger recovery.
💎 EMMA'S US SESSION VIEW
BIAS: BEARISH 🔴
The structure favors SELL ON REBOUND.
4,345 = first reaction zone
4,400 = major sell zone
4,290 = main downside target
US SESSION: WAIT FOR THE PULLBACK → WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION → TAKE THE SCALP. Short 
FED WEEK AHEAD — GOLD BEARS READY FOR ANOTHER LEG DOWN?Gold enters the new week with the bearish H4 structure still intact. After failing to reclaim the descending trendline, price continues to form lower highs and is now trading around 4,335, below the key 4,390–4,410 Demand zone. The recent rebound has been weak, suggesting buyers have not yet regained control, while the broader descending channel continues to favor the downside.
From a technical perspective, 4,390–4,410 is the key decision area. If Gold rebounds into this zone but remains below the descending trendline, sellers could use it as resistance to resume the decline toward 4,300–4,320, followed by the major 4,260–4,280 Supply + FVG zone. A clean H4 break below 4,300 would confirm another bearish expansion.
The macro backdrop also remains unfavorable for Gold. After stronger-than-expected August inflation data and rising oil prices, markets have increased expectations for a 25bp Fed rate hike this week to around 87%. Higher rates, elevated Treasury yields and a firmer USD are keeping pressure on non-yielding Gold. At the same time, oil above $100/barrel is creating an unusual dynamic: geopolitical risk supports safe-haven demand, but the resulting inflation shock is strengthening the hawkish Fed narrative.
Bearish Scenario — Preferred Bias
If Gold remains below 4,390–4,410 and the descending trendline continues to cap every rebound, sellers could regain momentum and push price toward 4,300–4,320. A confirmed break below this zone would expose 4,260–4,280 Supply + FVG.
Bullish Scenario
Buyers need to reclaim 4,390–4,410 and then break the descending trendline with a sustained H4 close. Only above this structure would Gold have room to recover toward 4,440–4,480. Until then, rebounds remain corrective.
This week is particularly important because the FOMC decision is scheduled for September 16, with markets heavily anticipating a rate move. U.S. Retail Sales and other data are also due around the decision, potentially adding volatility to USD, yields and Gold.
KEY LEVELS:
🔴 4,390–4,410 — Demand + Trendline resistance
🔴 4,440–4,480 — Major recovery resistance
🟢 4,300–4,320 — First downside target
🟢 4,260–4,280 — Major Supply + FVG
BIAS: BEARISH — SELL THE RALLY WHILE GOLD REMAINS BELOW THE DESCENDING TRENDLINE. Short 
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Gold Could Continue to Fall If It Fails to Break 4,340📊 Market Overview:
XAU/USD is currently trading around 4,320 USD after continuing to face selling pressure during the session. Gold is struggling as the USD remains elevated and the US10Y yield approaches 5%, while expectations for a 25-basis-point Fed rate hike at next week’s meeting have risen to around 70%. US August PPI increased by 0.4%, while annual producer inflation rose to 5.4%, keeping markets cautious ahead of the US CPI data.
Meanwhile, Brent crude has risen above 100 USD/barrel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, increasing inflation concerns and adding further pressure to expectations for the Fed’s monetary policy.
📉 Technical Analysis:
• Key Resistance:
4,330–4,340
4,355–4,370
• Nearest Support:
4,300–4,290
4,275–4,260
• EMA 09:
Price around 4,315 remains below the EMA 09 on the short-term timeframes, indicating that the bearish trend remains dominant. If price fails to reclaim and hold above the EMA 09, rebounds may continue to face selling pressure.
• Candlestick Pattern / Volume / Momentum:
The short-term structure remains bearish, with rebounds still lacking enough strength to confirm a reversal. The 4,330–4,340 zone is the key resistance to watch. If bearish rejection candles appear alongside increasing selling volume, gold could move back toward 4,300.
A clear break below 4,290 could strengthen bearish momentum and open the way toward 4,275–4,260. Conversely, if price breaks above 4,340 and holds above this level, short-term selling pressure could weaken, allowing gold to recover toward 4,355–4,370.
📌 Outlook:
Gold could continue to decline in the short term if it fails to break and hold above 4,340. A break below 4,290 would strengthen the bearish trend and open the possibility of a move toward 4,275–4,260.
💡 Suggested Trading Strategy:
🔻 SELL XAU/USD at: 4,335–4,340
🎯 TP: 40/80/200/300/500 pips
❌ SL: 4,345
🔺 BUY XAU/USD at: 4,295–4,290
🎯 TP: 40/80/200/300/500 pips
❌ SL: 4,285 GOLD SCALPING — BEARS PUSH, BULLS DEFEND!Gold is under short-term selling pressure, with price dropping back toward the 4,300–4,310 demand zone. However, this area is also aligned with the rising trendline and previous reaction low, making it the key decision zone for today's scalp.
Emma's approach is not to chase the sell-off at the bottom. The priority is to watch how price reacts around 4,300 and look for a confirmed rebound.
🟢 KEY SUPPORT
4,300–4,310 — MAJOR DEMAND / TRENDLINE SUPPORT
The most important zone on the chart. If price sweeps this area and quickly reclaims it with bullish confirmation → BUY scalp.
🔴 KEY RESISTANCE
4,370–4,380 — FIRST REACTION ZONE
Previous intraday support turned resistance. First target for a rebound.
4,435–4,445 — MAJOR SUPPLY
Key H1 resistance and main upside target if buyers regain momentum.
🎯 EMMA SCALPING PLAN
🟢 PREFERRED — BUY THE REACTION
If Gold tests 4,300–4,310, holds the demand zone and forms a bullish reversal/confirmation:
→ BUY
TP1: 4,370–4,380
TP2: 4,435–4,445
The idea is to capture the reaction from demand, not blindly buy while price is falling.
🔴 BEARISH BREAKDOWN
If 4,300 breaks decisively and price remains below the trendline:
→ No BUY setup.
Wait for a retest of 4,300–4,310 from below and bearish confirmation before considering continuation shorts.
💎 EMMA'S VIEW
BIAS: BEARISH IN STRUCTURE, BUT WATCHING FOR A BOUNCE 🟢🔴
Gold is approaching a high-impact demand zone. The next move should be determined by price reaction around 4,300–4,310.
KEY LEVELS: 4,300 → 4,375 → 4,440
WAIT FOR THE REACTION → WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION → TAKE THE SCALP. Long 
