Excellent Profits on yesterday’s session Selling sequenceAs discussed throughout my yesterday’s commentary: “My position: I have Sold Bought Gold throughout yesterday's session from #3,998.80 especially towards #4,008.80 (aggressive Scalps) and called it for the session. Gold delivered significant Intra-day losses on Asian session and turned timefrimes to Bearish territory. Today is Intra-day Sell session and will continue Selling Gold from my key entry points.”
My position: I have made excellent returns on Selling Gold throughout yesterday’s session taken from #3,995.80 local Top’s. Tide has turned to Sellers reigns and Intra-day sentiment remains turned in Sellers favor. Sequence will stay the same as long as DX is Trading on upside numbers.
Trend Analysis
SP500 Consolidated Bullish range because rebounded stronglyThe SP 500 is currently consolidating within a bullish range after price action recently tested key support levels and rebounded strongly. This suggests that buyers are defending the lower boundary of the range, maintaining the broader bullish momentum.
On Wednesday, U.S. equities gained, led by a rebound in technology-related shares. Additionally, U.S. private payrolls data came in stronger than expected, signalling continued labour market resilience and supporting investor sentiment. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar extended its gains from last week, reflecting confidence in the U.S. economy.
If bullish momentum continues and the current support holds, we could see further upside potential, with the SP 500 possibly targeting the 6,900–6,980 range in the near term.
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USD/JPY – 4H Supply Zone Rejection | Potential Short SetupPrice has climbed into a strong 4H supply zone (154.10 – 154.50) — which previously acted as resistance.
The current candle is showing signs of exhaustion, suggesting sellers could step in from this level.
If price fails to break above 154.60, a bearish move toward 149.50–149.00 could follow, aligning with previous liquidity levels.
⚙️ Trade Setup
Entry: 154.00 – 154.20
Stop Loss: 154.60
Take Profit: 149.60
🧭 Bias: Bearish
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See if it finds support near 3321.30 and can rise
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(ETHUSDT 1D chart)
There's no change from what I mentioned in my previous idea.
The M-Signal indicator on the 1M chart has been touched, so the trend will be re-determined.
At this point, it's crucial to check for support near the Fibonacci 0.618 (3239.06) - 3438.16 range.
If support fails and the price falls below the M-Signal indicator on the 1M chart, support should be checked around the 2419.83-2706.15 range.
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Since the TC (Trend Check) indicator has touched its lowest point, a rebound is highly likely.
Therefore, determining support near the critical Fibonacci 0.618 (3239.06) - 3438.16 range is more important than ever.
Currently, ETH is in a period of volatility.
Therefore, we need to monitor the movement until November 6th.
The next period of volatility is around November 13th.
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Nasdaq: Sharp tech drop sets up critical support testNasdaq slid 2% yesterday in its sharpest tech-led drop since late summer—are we looking at a healthy correction, or could there be a deeper move ahead?
Caution returned to tech stocks as AI valuations and a handful of Big Tech earnings disappointed. The broader market also retreated, with traders watching for the next move from both the Fed and the earnings calendar.
Key drivers:
AI and semiconductor leaders like Nvidia, AMD, and Palantir led the selloff as investors questioned how much further the AI trade can run.
Hawkish remarks from multiple Fed officials raised doubts about any imminent rate cuts, even after the recent 25bp cut, fuelling profit-taking in volatile growth names.
Top Wall Street banks cautioned about stretched valuations, warning a 10–20% correction was possible as positioning remains crowded in mega caps.
Technically, the Nasdaq is pulling back from historic highs, testing median channel support with RSI retreating toward neutral. Key resistances are near 25500 and 25750, with support showing at 25200 and then under 25k.
Stay nimble and respect the potential range between 25450 and 25870 as pivotal for the next Nasdaq swing. Wait for strong resistance confirmation, but don’t ignore bounce risk if earnings and data surprise to the upside.
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DXY & final liquidityFundamental Analysis :
Based on the current macroeconomic backdrop, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) appears to be entering a short-term corrective move to the upside, potentially toward the 100–101 liquidity zone, before resuming its broader bearish trend.
This aligns with the visible Head & Shoulders structure and the small Quasimodo (QM) zone that’s likely to attract liquidity before a larger downside move.
Short-Term View (Correction Toward 101):
Recent U.S. employment and retail sales data have shown relative strength, leading markets to delay expectations for Fed rate cuts.
U.S. 10-year Treasury yields have seen a mild recovery, prompting short-term dollar demand as investors rebalance risk exposure.
The Federal Reserve’s “data-dependent” stance keeps the market uncertain ahead of the next inflation releases, providing a temporary bid for the dollar.
➤ This corrective phase corresponds to the small QM zone (100–101) where liquidity collection and retesting of previous resistance are likely.
Medium- to Long-Term View (Bearish Reversal After 101):
Core inflation (PCE) continues to trend lower, approaching the Fed’s 2.5% target range.
Labor market softness is becoming more visible through higher unemployment and slowing wage growth.
The probability of rate cuts beginning in early 2026 is increasing, which would significantly reduce the dollar’s yield advantage.
Meanwhile, other major economies (Europe, China, Japan) are stabilizing, which could rebalance global demand away from the USD.
Additionally, rising U.S. government debt and fiscal deficit concerns are weighing on real yields and long-term dollar sentiment.
➤ These factors suggest that once liquidity is collected near 101, DXY could begin a new bearish leg toward the 95–92.5 demand zone.
The current upward move in the dollar is likely a final liquidity grab before the next major decline.
From a fundamental perspective, this aligns with short-term resilience in economic data, followed by an eventual shift toward monetary easing and weaker growth momentum — perfectly in line with technical scenario.
GBPUSD: Bearish Structure Points to 1.3000 NextAround two weeks ago, I mentioned that GBPUSD could fall toward the 1.32 support, and indeed, the pair reached that level on Wednesday.
Since then, GBPUSD even broke below 1.32 and is now trading around 1.3140, raising the big question — will it fall further to test 1.3000?
In my view, yes, it will.
The structure remains bearish, and since mid-September, every rally has been sold into, forming a clear lower highs – lower lows pattern.
So, in conclusion, rallies above 1.32 should be sold, with a target at 1.3000, as mentioned earlier. 🚀
XAU/USD (2H) – Breakdown LoadingCAPITALCOM:GOLD topped out heavy at $4,380, neckline cracked around $4,200–$4,190 - classic Double Top formation. Since then, it’s been bleeding down inside a descending channel, and every bounce has died under pressure.
$3,986 is the line in the sand ⚔️ — as long as price stays below, bears are in full control.
We’re still trading inside the Zonal Drop Range ($3,986–$3,825) — where sellers keep hammering every push.
🎯 Targets:
TP1 → $2920 (38.2% fib)
TP2 → $3,858
TP2 → $3,790–$3,760 (Support Zone)
🧠 Setup:
Short rejections between $3,980–$3,990.
Stop above $4,040 — any close above that cancels the play and opens space back toward $4,103–$4,160.
📉 RSI: Neutral to bearish around 51.
📊 Volume: Drying up = pressure cooker before next drop.
Until bulls reclaim $4,040, I’m hunting shorts only.
Below $3,986, expect acceleration — liquidity vacuum toward $3,858, maybe a full flush into $3,790.
Stay sharp, stay patient 💚.
NVDA Wave Analysis – 5 November 2025
- NVDA reversed from resistance area
- Likely to fall to support level 193.75
NVDA recently reversed from the resistance area between the key resistance level 210.00 (which stopped the previous impulse wave i), resistance trendline of the daily up channel from June and the upper daily Bollinger Band.
The downward reversal from this resistance area started the active short-term ABC correction ii – which belongs to wave iii from last month.
Given the strength of the resistance level 210.00 and the bearish divergence on the daily Stochastic indicator, NVDA can be expected to fall to the next support level 193.75, former resistance from the start of October.
Everyone Missed This EUR/USD Move… But It Was All in the Chart!I didn’t think any kind of Price Action could surprise me on EUR, but I was wrong. Not taking out a single PWH out of four and just dropping from the current levels was, for me personally, quite unlikely. The market, as always, showed that even in such cases, a setup might fail.
We’ll keep working: the month has just started, so I believe there will be more opportunities. October showed that quantity doesn’t always equal quality.
I assume we will see an aggressive move upwards to EQV (1.15784) or at least daily FVG(1.15417), i might take few scalps if i see some strength on LTF towards these levels.
Right now EURUSD has SMT with DXY so if i will see nice MS on 15m or 1h TF i might jump into long position
when price will reach EQV or daily FVG i will look for short positions (targets will provide for you in next post)
BTCUSDT – Bulls Reload at Support, Eyeing the 200-Day SMA• Structure & SMA200
BTCUSDT is holding just above the 100,000 USDT zone after briefly dipping below support earlier this week. The 200-day SMA, now positioned near 110,000–111,000 USDT, remains the first major resistance and potential target if a rebound extends. Market structure still shows a sequence from HH to LL, but a short-term recovery phase could emerge if buyers manage to close back above 104,000–105,000 USDT.
• Open Interest (OI)
Open Interest sits around 84K, slightly lower than recent highs but still elevated compared to October levels. The ongoing rise since early November indicates a steady return of activity — possibly short-covering or early long positioning after the latest dip. Sustained OI growth during a rebound would support the idea of buyers re-entering the market.
• Funding Rate
The Funding Rate remains modestly positive, now around +0.0025%. This reflects a mild bullish bias with no sign of speculative overheating. A continuation of positive funding during upward movement would strengthen the short-term recovery scenario.
• Cumulative Delta Volume (CDV)
CDV has slipped further to around 8.18M, extending its downtrend from early October. No divergence has appeared yet, showing that real buy-side pressure remains weak. However, stabilization of CDV near current lows would be an early sign that selling momentum is fading.
• Most probable scenario
As long as the 100,000 USDT support area holds on a daily close, a technical rebound toward 106,000–110,000 USDT appears the most probable path. A move above 105,000–106,000 USDT would mark the start of this potential recovery phase.
If CDV stops declining and funding remains positive, BTC could retest the SMA200 in the coming sessions.
Conversely, a close below 100,000 USDT with a new CDV low would negate the rebound thesis and reopen risk toward 97,000 USDT.
→ Bullish trigger: daily close above 105,000–106,000 USDT with CDV flattening.
→ Invalidation: daily close below 100,000 USDT with continued CDV weakness.
Disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
BTCUSDTBTCUSDT price is in the key support zone 100025 - 99036. If the price cannot break through the 98491 level, it is expected that the price will rebound. Consider buying the red zone.
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EURUSD 1D: bearish bias remains - trend break is confirmedEURUSD confirmed a break of the major daily trendline and failed to reclaim 1.1600. Buyers lost structure, every bullish bounce is absorbed. Market shows a clean shift to downside momentum.
Expect a corrective pullback into 1.1600–1.1700 (Fibo 0.382–0.5). This area remains the primary supply zone and ideal entry for continuation shorts.
Targets:
• 1.1407 — first liquidity zone
• 1.1389 — bearish continuation trigger
• 1.1150 — major demand zone and final target
Expectations vs reality: buyers hope for reversal, price structure signals continuation down. No guessing - trade what market prints.
Netflix Daily & Weekly Chart: Critical Support Zone in PlaIn front of us is a daily chart of Netflix, and at first glance, you might think we’re staring at a straightforward top. But there’s more going on beneath the surface.
📉 Daily Chart Insight
We’re currently sitting at the bottom of a parallel down channel. That’s not just noise—it’s a potential inflection point. If price respects this lower boundary, we could see a rebound.
To invalidate that idea, we’d need a daily close below ~1067, the base of the channel.
📆 Weekly Chart Confirmation
Zooming out reveals two more confluences:
• 🔁 23.6% Fibonacci retracement from the May 22 to July 25 move lands at 1065.
• 📊 55-week moving average—a long-standing support—currently sits at 1060.
🧱 Add to that the February 2025 swing high at 1064, and we’ve got a cluster of support between 1060–1067. This zone has held before and could do so again.
📈 If price rebounds and breaks above 1142, we’re back in the middle of the range—and this setup starts to look more like a continuation than a top.
🔍 Watch this area closely. A decisive break below 1060 would shift the narrative. Until then, the bulls may still have a case.
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How International Payment Gateways Work1. What is an International Payment Gateway?
An international payment gateway is an online service that authorizes and processes payments between a buyer and a seller across different countries. It acts as a digital intermediary that connects the merchant’s website to the acquiring bank (merchant’s bank) and issuing bank (customer’s bank).
For instance, when a customer in India buys a product from a U.S.-based e-commerce store, the payment gateway securely transmits the payment data, verifies it, converts the currency if needed, and ensures the funds are transferred to the merchant after validation.
In simple terms, the gateway ensures that cross-border payments are fast, safe, and compliant with global financial regulations.
2. The Role of a Payment Gateway
The primary role of an international payment gateway is to:
Authorize transactions between buyers and sellers.
Encrypt sensitive financial data to prevent fraud.
Convert currencies based on real-time exchange rates.
Integrate with multiple payment methods like credit/debit cards, digital wallets, and bank transfers.
Comply with regional financial laws such as PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
3. How the Process Works – Step-by-Step
The process behind international payment gateways might seem complex, but it typically follows these major steps:
Step 1: Customer Initiates Payment
A buyer chooses a product or service on an online platform and proceeds to checkout. At this point, they select a payment method — credit/debit card, PayPal, or other options supported by the merchant’s gateway.
Step 2: Encryption and Data Transmission
When the buyer submits payment information, the gateway encrypts sensitive details (like card numbers and CVV codes) using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) or TLS (Transport Layer Security) technology. This ensures that data remains confidential during transmission.
Step 3: Authorization Request
The gateway sends the encrypted data to the acquiring bank (the merchant’s bank), which then forwards it to the card network (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) and ultimately to the issuing bank (the customer’s bank).
Step 4: Verification and Approval
The issuing bank checks whether the customer has sufficient balance and whether the transaction looks legitimate. Based on this assessment, the bank either approves or declines the transaction.
Step 5: Authorization Response
The approval or decline message is sent back through the same route — from the issuing bank to the card network, then to the acquiring bank, and finally to the payment gateway, which updates the merchant’s website.
Step 6: Settlement
If approved, the funds are debited from the customer’s account and transferred to the merchant’s account (after deducting applicable fees). Currency conversion happens here if it’s an international transaction.
Step 7: Confirmation
The customer receives a confirmation message that the payment has been successful, and the merchant can now proceed to deliver the goods or services.
This entire process usually happens within a few seconds — showcasing how efficient modern financial technology has become.
4. Key Technologies Behind Payment Gateways
International payment gateways rely on several core technologies to ensure seamless operations:
Encryption: Protects sensitive payment data from hackers.
Tokenization: Converts card details into a unique token that can be reused safely without storing real card data.
Fraud Detection Systems: Uses AI and machine learning algorithms to identify suspicious transactions.
3D Secure Authentication: Adds an extra layer of protection for online card payments (e.g., “Verified by Visa” or “Mastercard SecureCode”).
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces): Allow integration between merchant websites and payment processors.
Blockchain (Emerging Trend): Some gateways use blockchain for transparent and faster cross-border settlements.
5. Currency Conversion and Exchange Rates
One of the biggest challenges in international payments is currency conversion. Payment gateways automatically convert the transaction amount from the customer’s currency to the merchant’s preferred currency using real-time foreign exchange rates.
However, they also charge a foreign transaction fee or FX markup, which varies depending on the gateway provider and bank partnerships.
For example:
If a customer in Europe buys a $100 item from a U.S. store, the payment gateway converts euros to dollars based on the current exchange rate, then processes the transaction accordingly.
6. Security and Compliance
Security is the cornerstone of international payment gateways. Since they handle sensitive financial data, they must comply with strict global standards:
PCI DSS Compliance: Mandates secure storage and transmission of card data.
KYC (Know Your Customer): Ensures that businesses and users are verified to prevent fraud.
AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Regulations: Prevents illicit financial activities.
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Protects data privacy for European users.
Additionally, many gateways employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) and real-time fraud monitoring systems to safeguard users.
7. Examples of International Payment Gateways
Some leading international payment gateways include:
PayPal: One of the oldest and most trusted gateways supporting 200+ countries.
Stripe: Popular among developers for its flexible APIs and multi-currency support.
Razorpay & PayU (India): Offer international transaction capabilities with local compliance.
2Checkout (now Verifone): Handles global payments with multiple currency options.
Amazon Pay & Apple Pay: Focus on convenience and mobile payment integration.
Each gateway differs in transaction fees, integration options, and supported currencies.
8. Challenges in International Payments
Despite technological advances, international payment gateways face several challenges:
Currency Fluctuations: Exchange rate volatility affects transaction costs.
Regulatory Barriers: Each country has unique financial laws.
High Transaction Fees: Cross-border payments can be expensive for small businesses.
Payment Fraud and Chargebacks: Increased risk due to international nature of transactions.
Integration Complexity: Businesses must ensure compatibility with multiple payment systems.
9. The Future of International Payment Gateways
The future of global payment gateways is being shaped by innovation and digital transformation. Some emerging trends include:
Blockchain-based Payments: Faster and cheaper cross-border transactions.
AI-Powered Fraud Detection: Real-time identification of anomalies.
CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies): Government-backed digital currencies will integrate into gateways.
Embedded Finance: Payment solutions built directly into apps and online stores.
Seamless Multi-Currency Wallets: Allowing users to hold, convert, and pay in different currencies easily.
10. Conclusion
International payment gateways are the backbone of global digital commerce. They simplify complex financial processes, connect different banking systems, and ensure that transactions happen securely and efficiently across borders. From a customer’s click on “Pay Now” to the merchant receiving funds, gateways manage countless tasks — encryption, verification, conversion, and compliance — in just seconds.
As e-commerce continues to expand globally, these gateways will become even more critical, evolving with technology and regulation to create a truly borderless financial ecosystem where anyone, anywhere, can transact confidently.
Gold Technical Outlook: Bearish Wedge Formation Signals Potenti
The four-hour chart of gold (XAU/USD) shows price action developing within a rising wedge pattern, which typically indicates a potential bearish reversal if a breakdown occurs. The price is currently hovering around $3,995, near the 50-period exponential moving average that acts as dynamic resistance, while the 200-period EMA below provides structural support for the broader trend.
From a technical perspective, the bias remains bearish as long as the price stays below the upper boundary of the wedge and under the $4,060 resistance level. A confirmed break below the wedge’s lower trendline could trigger a decline toward $3,950 and $3,890, with further downside potential extending to $3,820 and $3,730.
Conversely, a breakout above $4,025–$4,040 could lead to a temporary corrective rally toward $4,160 before sellers potentially regain control. Overall, gold maintains a downward bias in the short term, with momentum favoring further weakness unless the price stabilizes above $4,060.






















