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Elite | XAUUSD 30M — Liquidity Compression → Trend Support Hold OANDA:XAUUSD Primary Bias — Bullish Continuation Setup (if Confirmed) A break + hold above 4210-4220 breaker zone would trigger premium delivery toward the buy-side pool. 🎯 Target 1: 4238 🎯 Target 2: 4250-4255 liquidity 🎯 Extended: 4268 aggressive flush zone Bearish Breakdown Case (No romanticizing) Close below 4175 = structure collapses. No retest nonsense — the bid evaporates. 📉 Target 1: 4148 📉 Final Flush: 4118 institutional rebid demand No middle-ground. Price either holds demand or bleeds. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Educational analysis only — not financial advice.
TVC:GOLDLong
by Elite-Forex-Trades
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Selena | XAUUSD 30M – Demand Reaction Setup | Sweep → Retest PEPPERSTONE:XAUUSD Price has returned into a previous demand zone where market absorbed sell-side liquidity. As long as price holds above the invalidation line, gold has strong probability to push back upward toward premium pricing. Break below demand → structure flips bearish & deeper discount test opens. Key Scenarios 🟢 Bullish Case – Reversal From Demand 🚀 Hold above 4165–4180 zone → 🎯 Target 1: 4212 🎯 Target 2: 4246 🎯 Target 3: 4270–4285 liquidity fill ❌ Bearish Invalidator Clean break + candle close below 4165 → 🎯 Downside sweep into 4146 → 4110–4120 (major support) Current Levels to Watch Resistance 🔴: 4246 / 4270–4285 Support 🟢: 4165–4180 demand block ⚠️ Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Not financial advice.
FOREXCOM:XAUUSDLong
by Gold-Thoughts-by-Selena
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Gold (XAU/USD) – Range Consolidation with Bullish Upside Target1. Market Structure Range → Attempted Breakout: Price has been moving in a broad consolidation / rising channel, with multiple rejections near the upper boundary. Higher Lows, Weak Highs: Buyers are defending higher lows, but sellers are still strong near resistance → this is compression, not a confirmed trend. Bias: Neutral-to-bullish only if support holds. --- 2. Key Levels (Very Important) 🔴 Support Zone (Red Area) 4,170 – 4,163 This is a major demand zone. Multiple candle wicks show aggressive buying here. If this zone fails → structure breaks bearish. ✅ As long as price stays above 4,163, longs are still valid. --- ⚪ Current Price Area Around 4,190–4,200 Price is sitting mid-range → not ideal for new entries unless confirmation appears. --- 🔵 Resistance / Target Zone 4,250 – 4,260 Clear range high + prior rejection zone Marked as your TARGET POINT, which technically makes sense. 🚨 Expect selling pressure here on first touch. --- 3. Trade Idea Implied by the Chart Bullish Scenario (Preferred) Entry: Rejection + bullish candle close above 4,170–4,180 Stop Loss: Below 4,160 Target: 4,250–4,260 ✅ Risk–reward is solid only if entry is near support. --- Bearish Scenario (Invalidation) A strong 3H close below 4,160 That would: Break the demand zone Flip structure bearish Open downside toward 4,120–4,100 --- 4. What I’d Watch Next (Discipline Check) ✅ Bullish engulfing / strong rejection at support → okay to long ❌ Chasing price in the middle of the range → poor trade 🚨 Fake break above 4,250 without volume → likely reversal --- Bottom Line This is a range-based long setup, not a breakout yet. Best trades are patience trades here.
SAXO:XAUUSDLong
by Moriss365
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Gold: Watch 4228 as the Short-Term Pivot, Focus on Buying DipsUnder the influence of the FOMC’s 25bp rate cut yesterday, gold surged toward the 4248 area with significant volatility. Now that the rate-cut decision has been finalized, the conditions for trading purely on that expectation have passed; however, its subsequent impact will continue to create opportunities in the market. The series of economic releases before the holidays still deserve close attention. At the same time, developments in the Russia–Ukraine situation should be monitored. If peace negotiations progress smoothly and tensions ease, safe-haven demand for gold will weaken, putting short-term pressure on the bullish side. Technically, fueled by news, the price broke through resistance near 4228 and tested the 4245-4250 area, but encountered significant selling pressure, returning to the 4207-4200 area. This trend is relatively healthy, but it also indicates that the market remains cautious. Continue to focus on the 4223-28 area. If it can stabilize at this level, it means that the selling pressure has been largely released. With increased capital participation, there may be an opportunity to test the 4300 area before the holiday. If it cannot stabilize, and the Russia-Ukraine peace talks proceed smoothly, the bears may push the price down to around 4100 or even 4050. Additionally, there is some data to watch in 7 hours.
FOREXCOM:XAUUSDLong
by China_MsWang
XAU/USD (Gold) – Market Structure & Liquidity OutlookGold is currently trading in a well-defined consolidation range within my marked blue zone, showing signs of balance after the impulsive move into this area. Price action over the recent sessions indicates compression, with multiple equal highs and lows forming — a classic sign that liquidity is building. Key Levels • Current Price Area: ~4,228 • Range High / Liquidity Pool: 4,255 – 4,265 • Range Low / Support: 4,195 – 4,205 • Higher Timeframe Demand (H4 Zone): 4,155 – 4,165 • Invalidation / Stop Loss: Below 4,175 Trade Bias My bias remains bullish as long as price holds above the H4 demand zone. The market has respected the blue range multiple times without a clean breakdown, suggesting stronger hands are accumulating positioning below resistance. I’m expecting price to first sweep the resting buy-side liquidity resting above the recent highs around 4,255–4,265, followed by a decisive break and acceptance above the blue zone. A strong close above 4,265 would confirm a breakout from consolidation and open the door for continuation toward higher highs. Execution Plan • Entry Zone: Within the blue consolidation range on confirmation • Target 1 (Liquidity Sweep): 4,260 • Target 2 (Continuation): New highs above 4,270 • Stop Loss: Below 4,175 (protecting against a deeper H4 demand sweep) Risk Thesis A sustained break and close below 4,175 would invalidate the bullish structure and suggest a deeper retracement into the H4 demand zone near 4,160.
FOREXCOM:XAUUSDLong
by Actualjustice
Holding Breath for FOMC News - Will History Repeat?XAUUSD Trading Idea Today (FOMC - Big News) Will history repeat: Before the news: Sideway | News release: prioritize SELL Today's range: 417X–423X Expectation: FOMC release leads to selling (Powell is usually hawkish → price drops like in September & October) 1) Intraday Trading (catching the Sideway range) Upper range: 4218–4220 4230–4233 Lower range: 4170–4173 4180–4182 → Morning & afternoon prioritize catching the range – trade within the range for safety before the news. 2) During the news (for those who trade the news) Not suitable for those who are risk-averse, so you can skip if you can't handle it. Limit if you want to learn and profit using a very small account. 1) 4218–4220 (Risk-only) (if it doesn't break all day) • High reaction area • Safe → skip • Risk → Probe sell, small SL 2) 4230–4233 (Main Sell) • Strong resistance within the range 3) 4240–4244–424X (Best Sell) • Liquidity zone • If spike during/before news → High RR sell 3) Target down TP1: 418X TP2: 416X-5x TP3: 409X (main target – swing + FVG + fibo) 4) BUY? Attention area: 4150-52 4128-32 4102-96 5) Note on the news This scenario holds if Powell maintains a hawkish tone. If Powell is more "dovish" → it may go against expectations. Risk-averse traders → do not trade the news. News traders → use a small account to test market reactions. Quick Summary Before the news → Sideway, catch the range 417X–423X News release → prioritize SELL SELL zone: 4218, 4230–4233, 4240–4244 Main target: 409X The price will move with each statement from the Fed Chairman and keep an eye on Trump too. Wishing everyone a victorious day.
OANDA:XAUUSD
by Chum_trades
XAUUSD – Post FOMC | ChumTrades Daily PlanXAUUSD – Post FOMC | ChumTrades Daily Plan Market Context • Strong rejection at 4245 → buyer momentum weakening. • Prefer selling at premium zones, buying at lower demand zones. • Expect gold to continue ranging within 4245 ⇆ 4180. 🔻 SELL Zones 1) Main SELL Zone: 4238–4245 Entry: 4238–4245 SL: 4255 TP1: 4225 TP2: 4204 TP3: 4180 2) SELL SCALP: 4230–4233 TP: 4218–4210 SL: 4237 🟢 BUY Zones 1) BUY SCALP: 4188–4190–4192 TP: 4210 → 4218 → 4230 → 4240 SL: 4278 2) Main BUY Zone: 4163 SL: 100 pips TP: 100 / 200 / 300 pips RR: 1 : 3 🎯 Bias • Below 4245 → market favors sideway–down movement. • Only a breakout above 4265 signals a potential bullish shift. If you find this plan helpful, please leave a like and follow ChumTrades for daily plans & realtime updates! Feel free to drop your own market view in the comments so we can discuss together.
OANDA:XAUUSD
by Chum_trades
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Gold Intraday Market Recap & Trading StrategyThe gold trended with a bullish bias in high-range consolidation following a dip and rebound today. After the Federal Reserve's rate cut announcement in the early hours, prices surged sharply before paring some gains, yet they steadfastly held above the key 4200 level throughout the session. During the Asian trading session, London gold hit an intraday high of 4247.50, then pulled back to an intraday low of 4204.04. Having previously broken out of the 4170–4220 consolidation range, prices once rallied to 4239 right after the rate cut, maintaining a strong posture in high-level trading without being disrupted by the short-term pullback. The bullish momentum is jointly underpinned by fundamental tailwinds from the rate cut and stabilizing technical signals. Key Levels: Resistance Zones: The immediate key resistance lies in the 4250–4260 range. A decisive breakout above this zone would likely pave the way for a further advance toward 4280–4300. Support Zones: The 4200 mark acts as a robust intraday support. Further downside support is anchored in the 4175–4180 range, a level that has proven its resilience through multiple tests in previous sessions. Trading Strategy: Buy 4200 - 4210 SL 4190 TP 4240 - 4250 - 4260 Sell 4260 - 4270 SL 4280 TP 4230 - 4220 - 4210
PYTH:XAUUSDLong
by LouisJack66_trade
Can Gold Sustain Momentum Above 4250 for the Next Leg Up?🔥 XAU/USD BREAKOUT ALERT! 🚀 Gold vs. U.S. Dollar – Metals Market Opportunity (Day/Swing Trade) Blueprint for the bullish breakout setup with pending order strategy! 🟡 Asset: XAU/USD – “GOLD vs U.S. DOLLAR” Metals Market Opportunity Blueprint (Day / Swing Trade) 🔶 TRADE PLAN – Bullish Breakout Pending Order ✨ Gold is building momentum and preparing for a key breakout structure. The bullish continuation plan remains valid only after price breaks and holds above 4250, confirming fresh demand flow. 📌 Entry: You can enter at any price level after the confirmed breakout @ 4250, or use stack-layering entries based on your preferred “Thief layering technique”. 🔻 STOP LOSS (Risk Advisory Inside) SL Zone: Around 4170 (Thief SL) 📝 Note: Dear Ladies & Gentlemen (Thief OG’s) — adjust your SL according to your own strategy and risk comfort. This is not a mandatory level; you can protect your capital in your own style. 🎯 TARGET – Resistances, Police Barricade Zone & Profit Escape Route Market structure shows a strong resistance cluster + potential trap area ahead. 📌 Primary Target: 4340 This zone aligns with: Strong police barricade resistance Overbought pressure zones Liquidity trap pockets where price may reverse 📝 Note: Dear Ladies & Gentlemen (Thief OG’s), you are NOT required to use my TP. Make your money and take it at your own pace and your own risk. 🌍 RELATED PAIRS TO WATCH (Correlated & Inversely Correlated Markets) Monitoring correlated markets helps confirm breakout strength, money flow, and sentiment. 🟦 1. TVC:DXY (U.S. Dollar Index) Inverse correlation with XAU/USD. If DXY weakens, GOLD often surges faster. If DXY strengthens, GOLD upside may slow down. 🟩 2. SP:SPX / PEPPERSTONE:NAS100 (US Indices) Risk sentiment gauge. If indices drop → flight-to-safety boosts GOLD. If indices rally strongly → GOLD may stall or pull back. 🟪 3. TVC:SILVER / XAGUSD Commodity correlation. Silver breakout usually supports GOLD momentum confirmation. Watch for synchronized metal market buying. 🟥 4. TVC:US10Y (10-Year Treasury Yield) Bond yields affect GOLD heavily. Falling yields → lower opportunity cost → GOLD bullish. Rising yields → limited GOLD upside. 🟧 5. TOCOM:DBAIE / OIL Macro inflation correlation. Rising oil = inflation risk = GOLD safe-haven bids. Sharp oil drops = deflation fear = GOLD might contract. 🧭 KEY POINT SUMMARY Breakout confirmation only after 4250 SL flexibility encouraged based on trader strategy Take-profit zone at 4340 aligns with trap & resistance Cross-asset correlation strengthens directional conviction
FX:XAUUSD
by The-Thief
classic liquidity-taking + mitigation + reversal concept 1. Premium Array (Upper Zone) Located near the top of the recent price range. Labeled as “Here is the zone for Bearish.” A Buy-Side Liquidity (BSL) label is marked above recent highs, suggesting this zone is expected to attract liquidity for potential bearish setups. 2. Discount Array (Lower Zone) Positioned near the bottom of the current range. Labeled as “Here is the zone for bullish.” A Sell-Side Liquidity (SSL) mark shows where liquidity could be taken before a bullish reversal. 3. Expected Market Structure Paths Two projected arrows are drawn: One arrow shows price possibly dipping into the lower bullish zone before moving upward. Another arrow suggests a potential move toward the upper bearish zone. Overall Structure Price is currently around 4215. The chart is showing a classic liquidity-taking + mitigation + reversal concept used in ICT/Smart Money trading. The zones mark premium (sell area) and discount (buy area) regions relative to current price levels.
OANDA:XAUUSD
by NghienX3
XAUUSD: Maintain Buy Strategy, Target 4232–4250With the Federal Reserve’s rate cut finally confirmed, gold delivered a roller-coaster performance. It first climbed to around 4250, and today it has returned to the 4200 area. After holding long positions throughout yesterday, we finally captured significant profits under the stimulus of the rate cut. Today we maintain a bullish strategy, paying particular attention to 4217. If it can hold above this level, it should at least rise to around 4232. We can seize this opportunity. The next resistance level is 4250-4260. Next is the resistance at 4250-4260. If it cannot be broken strongly, you can sell with a small position at this level. If it falls back but does not break 4225, you can continue to go long. If the bulls are strong, we may be able to look forward to the 4268-4280 area.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by EvanPierce
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Outlook – Trade Setup📊 Technical Structure FOREXCOM:XAUUSD Gold has pushed higher toward 4,235 after breaking above the short-term consolidation zone. Price is now trading just beneath the 4,242–4,245 resistance zone, where repeated rejections have previously occurred. Despite the recent rebound, momentum shows signs of slowing as candles compress beneath resistance. On the downside, the 4,212–4,218 support zone remains the key structural area. This zone has acted as both demand and breakout retest support over the past sessions. As long as price holds above this support, Gold maintains a short-term bullish bias. However, failure to sustain above the zone may trigger a corrective pullback before any renewed upside. Overall, the 1-hour structure favours a pullback into support before continuation upward, in line with the reaction path shown on your chart. 🎯 Trade Setup Bias: Look for bullish continuation after a corrective dip into support. Entry: 4,218 – 4,212 Stop Loss: 4,210 Take Profit 1: 4,242 Take Profit 2: 4,248 Risk–Reward Ratio: approx. 1 : 3.6 Setup remains valid as long as price stays above 4,212. If 1H closes below the support zone, the bullish scenario is invalidated. 🌐 Macro Background (Simplified) The Federal Reserve delivered the expected 25 bps rate cut, marking its third cut this year and bringing the federal funds rate to its lowest level in three years. While this supports Gold by lowering opportunity costs, Powell emphasized that the Fed now plans to pause and observe incoming data, which made the tone slightly cautious. Markets now price a 78% chance of no cut in January, meaning the easing cycle is slowing — a factor that keeps Gold from accelerating aggressively. On the geopolitical side, Donald Trump imposed a Christmas deadline for Ukraine to accept a proposed peace deal. Any progress on peace negotiations could reduce safe-haven demand for Gold, while renewed tensions would offer support. Overall, macro forces are mixed: Lower rates → supportive for Gold Hawkish pause tone → caps upside temporarily Ukraine peace developments → may reduce safe-haven appeal This aligns with a pullback first, then continuation structure reflected in the chart. 🔑 Key Technical Levels Resistance Zone: 4,242 – 4,248 Support Zone: 4,212 – 4,218 Invalidation Level: 4,210 (1H close below) 📌 Trade Summary Gold is consolidating beneath resistance after the Fed’s expected rate cut. Market structure favours a pullback into the 4,212–4,218 support zone before attempting another push toward the 4,242–4,248 resistance area. With macro sentiment neutral-to-supportive, buyers may regain control if support holds. A break below 4,210 invalidates the bullish setup. ⚠️ Disclaimer This analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice. Trading involves significant risk, and proper risk management is essential.
FOREXCOM:XAUUSDLong
by ATFX_Global
XAUUSD: Beware of a Spike-and-Fade MoveOn Tuesday, gold experienced a roller-coaster move. It dipped to 4170 under selling pressure before rebounding again. Although both bulls and bears showed strength, neither side sustained momentum, indicating that the market remains in a choppy consolidation phase. Yesterday, silver rallied sharply to new highs, pulling gold higher as well. Expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut continued to grow, attracting dip-buyers and supporting gold prices. However, Tuesday’s stronger-than-expected economic data pushed the U.S. dollar higher and drove Treasury yields to a three-month high, causing gold bulls to hesitate and limiting any major upside. Today’s focus is the interest rate decision. With markets previously optimistic about a rate-cut-driven boost for gold, the 4200 support level has held firmly. Before the data release, gold may continue to fluctuate in a wash-and-rinse range, so a long-biased strategy with supplementary short positions is appropriate. During the announcement, be cautious of a potential “buy-the-rumor, sell-the-news” reaction, where prices spike and then drop sharply. Yesterday’s public strategy was to go long in the 4190–4160 range with targets at 4200–4215. After achieving these targets, a sell trade was opened and closed in the 4200–4190 region, followed by another long position that was closed near 4215, resulting in ideal profits. For today, buying around or below 4200 is recommended, while selling above 4260 is advised.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by EvanPierce
Bullish Reversal Setup from Strong Support Zone (4,174–4,182) wi ✅ 1. Support Zone (Highlighted Red Box – 4,174 to 4,182) The red area at the bottom is a strong support zone. Price has touched this area multiple times and bounced back, showing buyers are active here. Lower support: 4,174 Upper support: 4,182 This area indicates demand and potential reversal. --- ✅ 2. Price Action Recent candles show: A downward move into the support zone. A stalling or consolidation near support. The red curved line indicates a projected upward reversal. This suggests the chart creator expects a bullish bounce from support. --- ✅ 3. Bullish Scenario The large green zone and upward blue arrow indicate: Expected move upward from the support. A possible target zone near 4,218 – 4,222 (shown at the top). This is likely the target price for the long position. --- ⚠️ 4. Risk Zone Price below 4,174 could indicate: Support break Possible continuation downward This would invalidate the bullish expectation. --- 📌 Summary Strong support: 4,174–4,182 Price is near support, showing potential for a bounce. Bullish target: Around 4,218–4,222 Bullish scenario only valid if support hold
TVC:GOLDLong
by Moriss365
XAUUSD Key Range Analysis – 4160 to 4260 ExplainedGold (XAUUSD) continues to trade inside a clean range structure between 4160 (Support) and 4260 (Resistance). This zone has been holding for multiple days, showing that the market is currently in accumulation + liquidity building mode. 🔍 Market Structure Breakdown 🔹 1. Clear Range Formation (4160–4260) Price is respecting: 4160 → Major support where buyers are consistently stepping in 4260 → Major resistance where sellers take control This forms a sideways market where price is building liquidity at both ends. 🔹 2. Multiple Swing Patterns Inside the Range The chart highlights several internal swings, showing: Fakeouts Liquidity traps Higher lows and lower highs Repeated tests of the mid-range This indicates institutions are accumulating orders before a strong breakout. 🔹 3. Fibonacci Confluence at the Bottom of Range Price has reacted several times near: 0.236 0.382 0.618 0.786 This confirms the 4160 zone is a high-value demand area. 📈 Expected Move (High-Probability Scenario) ✔ Scenario 1: Bullish Bounce From 4160 If price taps 4160 again and shows strong rejection: Expect a clean upward move toward mid-range Possible breakout toward 4260 Break above 4260 may start a strong bullish continuation ✔ Scenario 2: Range Continuation If price stays inside: Trade only rejections and confirmations Avoid chasing the market—wait for structure This is the safest strategy during accumulation. 🎓 Educational Note This chart is a perfect example of: Range-bound trading Liquidity hunting inside consolidations Swing highs/lows formation Patience + confirmation strategy Range markets require more discipline than trends—never chase, just react.
OANDA:XAUUSD
by Forextradinghuboffical
Gold HTF–LTF Liquidity Flow BreakdownPrice delivered exactly as anticipated. We had a clear sweep of the upper liquidity (SSS), followed by a clean mitigation inside the Order Block (OB) and our defined Entry Zone. The reaction from that premium zone confirmed the bearish intent, and price began its displacement toward internal liquidity. Targets were marked based on: Liquidity resting below internal structure Previous swing lows HTF inefficiencies waiting to be filled Continuous lower-timeframe orderflow confirming bearish continuation Price has already tapped into Target 1 and is pushing deeper toward Target 2 with strong bearish momentum. If structure continues to break cleanly, the Final Target remains highly probable. This breakdown shows how identifying liquidity, understanding premium/discount pricing, and aligning OB mitigation can give extremely high-accuracy setups. Remember: This isn’t just analysis — this is disciplined practice, precision, and consistency. If you want to learn, grow, and trade with clarity… stay connected, keep watching these breakdowns, and make sure you follow for more powerful insights. Join the journey — let’s level up together.
PEPPERSTONE:XAUUSDShort
by Liqudity_Atlas
Gold 4200 Range: Key Levels & Trade PlanGold traded in a narrow range around the key 4,200 mark throughout the day, with fierce tug-of-war between bulls and bears. Market attention remained highly focused on the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s December FOMC meeting. Resistance Levels Primary Resistance Zone: 4,220 – 4,225. Constrained by the pressure of the 5-day moving average, price rebounds to this zone are prone to selling pressure. Strong Resistance Zone: 4,240 – 4,245 This is a level where multiple upward attempts were rejected in previous sessions, with heavy selling interest making a short-term breakout extremely challenging. Support Levels Intraday Critical Support: 4,200, As a key psychological round-number level, it acts as the primary intraday support. Additional Strong Support Zones: 4,170 and the 4,155–4,160 range The latter represents a confluence support area of the daily pivot midline and the 30-day moving average, which is expected to serve as a crucial floor in the event of a pullback. Trading Strategy: Buy 4200 - 4205 SL 4185 TP 4220 - 4225 - 4230 Sell 4220 - 4225 SL 4235 TP 4200 - 4195 - 4190
PYTH:XAUUSDLong
by LouisJack66_trade
XAU/USD: SEIZE THE BUYING OPPORTUNITY BEFORE THE FED STORM!1. 📰 Fundamental Analysis (FA) Cash flow is focusing on the FED this Wednesday. Rate cut: A 25 basis point cut is expected. This puts downward pressure on the USD, pushing Gold (a non-yielding asset) to rise. Safe haven: Ongoing Ukraine tensions further support the rise of precious metals. Risk: Strong employment data (JOLTS) could slow the USD's decline, but the main trend remains policy easing. 2. 📊 Technical Analysis (TA) On the 1H chart, Gold is completing a correction to the important Demand zone. Buy Zone (Order Block): 4,175.00 – 4,195.00. This is where Smart Money accumulates before major events. Target 1 (TP1): 4,228.214 – Fill the price gap (FVG). Target 2 (TP2): 4,259.407 – Potential supply zone (POI). Stop Loss (SL): Below 4,170.00 to protect the account if the scenario changes. Strategy: Wait for the price to drop to 4,176.247 and a reversal signal to appear on the M15 chart to trigger a Long order. Be cautious of Chairman Powell's statements! #XAUUSD #Gold #FED #FOMC #InterestRates #SmartMoneyConcept #OrderBlock #ForexTrading #TechnicalAnalysis #FundamentalAnalysis
OANDA:XAUUSD
by Jeremy_NPC
GOLD: Focus on Buying DipsThe highly anticipated FOMC rate decision will finally be revealed today.As this meeting takes place during a data-vacuum period, the Fed’s skill in “expectation management” becomes crucial. If the Fed’s tone is overly cautious, Treasury yields may remain steady, which would in turn limit both the downside space for the U.S. dollar and the upside potential for gold. Although retail traders are looking forward to a rate cut, current bond market pricing remains relatively calm and has not fully priced in overly dovish expectations. In the short term, before the release of key economic data, the market may maintain a delicate balance: if the U.S. yield curve continues to flatten, the dollar will face mild pressure, while gold will continue to demonstrate its safe-haven resilience. A truly directional trend may not emerge until major data releases scheduled for next week begin to reshape the market outlook. From a technical perspective, gold has been oscillating between 4170 and 4220 over the past two days. After breaking above the 4216 resistance yesterday, the price began to seek support near 4200. As the announcement approaches, the market is likely to present one of two scenarios: either a pre-event rally driven by rate-cut expectations, or continued range-bound consolidation. Therefore, the trading approach remains straightforward. The primary bias is to buy on dips. If prices rise before the news release, selling opportunities may appear afterward. If prices drop first, that would provide an ideal buying opportunity. Key level to watch is the 4200 pivot. During the data release, price swings are expected to remain within roughly $50. Focus on resistance at 4249 / 4267–4278 on the upside, and support at 4178 / 4156–4138 on the downside.
FOREXCOM:XAUUSDLong
by China_MsWang