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Gold (XAUUSD) Bulls: Eyes on 3301 – Smart Entry Zone ApproachingGold is nearing a key support zone at 3301–3298, where buying interest may begin to build. A bounce from this area could trigger a potential upward move. 🔻 Trade Setup Entry: Buy at 3301 Targets: Refer to marked zones on the chart Invalidation: Setup remains valid unless price breaks below 3290. 📌 Risk-Reward: Tight risk with strong upside potential. Manage your position accordingly. 👍 If you found this idea helpful, drop a like and share your thoughts in the comments — let’s grow together! Happy Trading, – The InvestPro Team
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by InvestPro_India
1
XAUUSD 15m – EW Short SetupHi fellow traders, On the 15m XAUUSD chart, I am applying Elliott Wave principles to identify a short opportunity. The current structure suggests a continuation to the downside after the corrective move. An additional confluence here is the red-shaded supply zone, which aligns with my projected entry area and strengthens the setup. I am entering at 3347.26, with a Stop Loss at 3351.87 and a Take Profit at 3322.53, targeting the next support level. Good luck and trade safe.
ICMARKETS:XAUUSDShort
by OGwavetrader
XAUUSD: Buy low, sell high in volatile marketYesterday's strategy hit its stop-loss, primarily because the entry point was too early. If the entry point had been at 3330, support would have been stronger. Now the gold price has once again fallen back to around 3330, you can consider entering the market again. Recently, gold prices have been volatile due to a reduction in risk aversion following talks between Trump and European leaders, including Putin and Zelensky, on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, without a substantive agreement, gold prices will not experience a significant decline in the short term and will primarily fluctuate within support and resistance ranges. Upper resistance is at 3355, while lower support is at 3325. A break of either level will break the volatile trend in gold prices. In terms of operation, you can rely on resistance and support to sell high and buy low.
TVC:GOLDLong
by Running_Golden_Bull
1
Institutional Gold Analysis (XAU/USD) – 19 August 2025Gold prices are consolidating in a narrow range near $3,331, reflecting a transitional market phase as traders await fresh direction from the Federal Reserve’s upcoming Jackson Hole summit. The prevailing bias leans mildly bearish in the short term, with USD strength and higher yields capping upside momentum, while underlying safe-haven demand continues to provide structural support. From a 4-Hour institutional perspective, price action currently sits at the midpoint of an internal range, offering clearly defined liquidity pools both above and below. This creates an environment where institutional flows are likely to engineer sweeps into key supply and demand zones before a decisive expansion phase begins. Primary Institutional Zones Primary Buy Zone ($3,320–$3,325) The dominant area of interest for buyers lies within $3,320–$3,325, a well-defined discount zone that combines multiple layers of institutional confluence. This level is supported by a Rally-Base-Rally (RBR) demand zone, a fresh unmitigated order block, and a fair value gap formed during recent displacement. The retracement aligns perfectly with the Optimal Trade Entry (OTE) Fibonacci band (0.705–0.79), while liquidity pools at equal lows (EQL) provide the setup for a sweep before reversal. From here, upside targets extend first to the structural resistance at $3,348, and further towards $3,372 — the 1.272 Fibonacci extension of the last impulsive leg. Primary Sell Zone ($3,345–$3,350) On the supply side, the clearest short opportunity emerges between $3,345–$3,350, which has been validated as a Drop-Base-Drop (DBD) supply zone. This area overlaps with a fresh order block and fair value gap, while resting in the premium half of the internal swing. Equal highs (EQH) clustered at this level signal an ideal liquidity grab, with displacement likely to follow during London/New York Kill Zone overlap. Downside targets from this zone first revisit $3,331, with extended projections toward $3,295 (Fib 1.272 extension). Fallback Levels Should the primary zones be invalidated through manipulative displacement or deeper liquidity hunts, fallback areas are defined: Fallback Buy Zone ($3,310–$3,315): This deeper demand pocket provides secondary positioning if the primary buy zone fails, offering a structural base for recovery back into $3,325–$3,348. Fallback Sell Zone ($3,360–$3,365): If price sweeps beyond the primary sell zone, this extended premium region becomes the next institutional supply area, targeting retracements back to $3,350–$3,331. Golden Zone Nomination Of all identified zones, the Primary Sell Zone ($3,345–$3,350) emerges as the Golden Zone of the day. It represents the highest-probability, institution-grade setup due to its multi-layered confluence, liquidity alignment, and Kill Zone overlap. With the market capped below $3,350 in recent sessions, this level offers the most favorable balance of risk and reward for intraday execution. Institutional Confirmation Cross-validation with external institutional sources strengthens this bias. Reuters confirms gold’s range-bound behavior ahead of the Fed’s Jackson Hole summit, while FXStreet highlights fading bullish momentum near $3,330. TradingNews also reinforces the significance of the $3,348–$3,350 cap as resistance, perfectly aligning with our Sell Zone. Together, these insights support the transitional-to-bearish outlook, while acknowledging that long-term structural demand from central banks remains intact. Conclusion In summary, gold remains trapped between defined liquidity pools, awaiting a catalyst for directional expansion. For today, the Primary Sell Zone ($3,345–$3,350) stands out as the Golden Zone, offering the most institutionally aligned short opportunity with multiple confirmations. Meanwhile, the Primary Buy Zone ($3,320–$3,325) provides a structurally valid counterpoint should liquidity sweep lower. Until the Fed’s policy guidance becomes clear, traders should expect range-bound behavior with engineered liquidity grabs during London and New York sessions, best exploited by targeting the defined high-probability institutional zones.
OANDA:XAUUSD
by Tami512
XAUUSD:On August 19thOn August 19th, the news was light. The focus was on the meeting between the US and Russia and the phone call between Ukraine and the US president. The specifics of the discussion are unknown, but it seems to have led to some large orders as a safeguard for Ukraine in the future. Market-wise, gold prices remained in a narrow range, seemingly awaiting the interest rate decision. Since the Asian session, gold prices have been hovering between 3330 and 3340, with no significant gains or losses. Trading opportunities are slim. It seems that whether or not this interest rate cut will have a significant impact. Trading-wise, market sentiment is crucial. Selling high is reasonable, at least between today and tomorrow's data update. Also, when trading, it's important to monitor whether the US dollar index continues its downward trend. If so, gold prices could rebound slightly above 3,350 in the short term. If the US dollar index stops falling, the probability of profiting from shorting increases by approximately 30%. The trading strategy at the Swing Trading Center primarily focuses on selling high. Remember to manage risk during trading. Set stop-loss and take-profit targets to prevent sudden, one-sided declines or surges that could wipe out your account.
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by WIN_Ludvig
GOLD: 5:1 R/R Setup - Support Hold Entry vs. Breakout PlayI'm sharing my expectations for Gold's movement this week. 📈 The lower yellow horizontal line shown below is a level that held strong twice last week. 💪 I expect this line to hold one more time, followed by a move up to the upper yellow horizontal line. The upper yellow line represents a zone where price repeatedly formed highs last week. 🔄 My thesis is that we'll likely see a move that sweeps the stop losses from the highs marked by the white circles. ⭕ These short-term stop losses often get triggered before price reverses in the opposite direction — a common market dynamic. 🔄 **📍 Entry Strategies:** 🟢 **Primary Setup**: The cleanest entry would be confirmation that the current price level holds, with the lower yellow horizontal line acting as support. ⚡ **Alternative Setup**: However, depending on how price develops, we might not see a clear role reversal pattern before the upward move begins. In that case, a stop entry above resistance would be preferable. **⚠️ Risk Management:** 🛑 Regardless of entry method, if price breaks below the current low after entry, that's where I'd place my stop loss. When the thesis breaks, you cut the trade — that's my approach, at least. ❌ If we see the current low getting broken with continued downward momentum, the risk-to-reward ratio would deteriorate, and I'd skip the trade entirely. I typically target setups with at least a 5:1 risk-to-reward ratio, though each trader should determine their own minimum threshold. 🎯 📈 **This trade setup offers a risk-to-reward ratio of 5:1.** Without including fees, the breakeven win rate for this trade would be approximately 16.67%. Knowing these figures in advance helps me avoid emotional trading. 🧠 💡 **Pro Tip**: If you often find yourself trading based on emotions, I recommend doing this type of pre-planning and quantifying your setups before execution — it can be a simple yet highly effective improvement. ✅ --- **Trading is simple.** You don't need multiple indicators or dozens of lines on your chart. A clean and simple chart often works best — it keeps your decisions consistent and reduces uncertainty. Sure, it might not look flashy, and my analysis may seem a bit "plain" compared to others… but that's how I like it. If you find this analysis useful, feel free to follow me for more updates. --- *Disclaimer: This post is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or a service targeting specific investors, and should not be considered illegal or restricted information in any jurisdiction.*
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Hiroyuki-Suzuki
6
XAUUSD: The decline has stopped, continue to buyAs the talks between Trump and Putin achieved results on Saturday, risk aversion decreased, gold fell rapidly at the opening, and after briefly breaking through 3330, it found support again and rebounded strongly, reaching a high of 3358. Subsequently, the price of gold entered a slow decline, mainly because the market was waiting for the results of the talks between Trump, Zelensky and several European leaders, which was the main factor affecting the subsequent rise and fall of gold prices. Personally, I think it is unlikely that this meeting will completely resolve the situation between Russia and Ukraine. Since it cannot be resolved, the geopolitical risks still exist, and the market's risk aversion is unlikely to decline, so gold will continue to rise. Today's focus is on 3340. If support is found, consider buying. 🏆Trade setup: 📈Buy at 3340 ✅Target 1 - 3355 ✅Target 2 - 3370 🛑Stop Loss - 3330 📣If you have different opinions, please leave a message below to discuss
TVC:GOLDLong
by Running_Golden_Bull
5
GOLD UPDATE: From Long TP to Short Entry - Range ContinuationGreat news! This morning's long entry is approaching our take profit target. 🎯✅ **📍 New Setup - Reversal Short:** Now I'm looking to flip the script and go short from our long trade's take profit level. My target for this short position would be back down to this morning's entry point. 📉 **🧠 Market Psychology:** I expect the upper resistance to hold once more, creating another leg of range-bound price action. This type of range continuation is common after strong moves - the market often needs time to consolidate before choosing its next direction. 🔄 **⚠️ Entry Validation:** For the full entry rationale and technical setup details, make sure to check out this morning's post! The same principles apply, just in reverse. 🔄 **📊 Risk Management:** As always, I'll be looking for that same 5:1 risk-to-reward setup. If the range breaks instead of holding, that invalidates the thesis and calls for a quick exit. 🛑 📈 **This trade setup offers a risk-to-reward ratio of 5:1.** Without including fees, the breakeven win rate for this trade would be approximately 16.67%. Knowing these figures in advance helps me avoid emotional trading. 🧠 💡 **Pro Tip**: If you often find yourself trading based on emotions, I recommend doing this type of pre-planning and quantifying your setups before execution — it can be a simple yet highly effective improvement. ✅ --- **Trading is simple.** You don't need multiple indicators or dozens of lines on your chart. A clean and simple chart often works best — it keeps your decisions consistent and reduces uncertainty. Sure, it might not look flashy, and my analysis may seem a bit "plain" compared to others… but that's how I like it. If you find this analysis useful, feel free to follow me for more updates. --- *Disclaimer: This post is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or a service targeting specific investors, and should not be considered illegal or restricted information in any jurisdiction.*
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by Hiroyuki-Suzuki
GOLD For Buy , Clear Closure & Clear Confirmation,200 Pips ClearHere is My 15 Mins Gold Chart , and here is my opinion , we finally above 3345.00 and we have a 4H Candle closure above it And Perfect Breakout and this give us a very good confirmation cuz we have not any 4H closure above this area since this week start , so we have a good confirmation now to can buy after the price go back to retest the broken area or even direct entry now to can use a small stop loss , and we can targeting 100 to 200 pips . if we have a daily closure below this area this mean this idea will not be valid anymore . Reasons To Enter : 1- Perfect Touch For The Area . 2- Clear Bullish Price Action . 3- Bigger T.F Giving Good Bullish P.A . 4- The Price Take The Last High . 5- Perfect 15 Mins Closure .
FOREXCOM:XAUUSDLong
by FX_Elite_Club
2
XAUUSD: 3330 becomes the key, buy if it doesn’t fall belowIn the previous article, we successfully predicted that gold prices would fall if they failed to break through 3370. This proved to be the case, with gold prices ultimately falling to our ultimate target of 3330. From the 1-hour chart, it's clear that 3330 is a key support level. Gold prices rebounded from the decline on the 12th precisely at this level. Now that gold has stabilized after hitting 3330 again, will it rebound again? I personally believe that a rebound around 3330 will occur, but the strength will not be too strong. It's important to be prepared to cash in on your gains. 🏆Trade setup is as follows: 📈Buy near 3330 ✅Target 1 - 3350 ✅Target 2 - 3360 🛑Stop loss 3320 📣If you have different opinions, please leave a message below to discuss
TVC:GOLDLong
by Running_Golden_Bull
technical analysis of the XAUUSDPrice: Around $3,345 currently. Chart Indicators Zig Zag (5, 10): Helps highlight major swing highs and lows. RSI (Relative Strength Index): 14-period with levels at 70 (overbought) and 30 (oversold). Recent Low: Around $3,247 (late July). Lower highs and lower lows indicate short-term bearish trend. Price broke below a minor swing support around $3,380 and is now testing $3,345. Zig Zag Pattern: Suggests corrective moves but overall downward bias after recent top at 3,438. RSI Analysis Recently peaked near 70 (overbought zone) during mid-August high. Currently near 50 (neutral), showing consolidation after a sell-off. Signal: No clear divergence, but bearish momentum eased after recent drop. Key Support & Resistance Support Levels: $3,320–3,330: Near-term support zone. $3,247: Major previous swing low (strong support). Resistance Levels: $3,380–3,400: Immediate resistance (recent broken support). $3,438: Last swing high (strong resistance). Volume Analysis Downward move from $3,438 to $3,345 happened with moderate volume, suggesting steady selling pressure but not a panic drop. Possible Scenarios Bullish Scenario (Reversal or Pullback) Price needs to hold above $3,330 and break $3,380 to target $3,420–3,438. RSI moving above 60 would strengthen bullish momentum. Bearish Scenario (Continuation) If price breaks below $3,330, next target is $3,300, then $3,247. RSI dropping toward 30 would confirm strong bearish momentum. Trade Idea (Not Financial Advice) For Bulls: Wait for a break & close above $3,380 for a potential long entry. For Bears: Watch for a break below $3,330 for a potential short toward $3,247. Stop-loss: Use nearby swing highs/lows for risk management. Overall Sentiment: Currently neutral to slightly bearish, as price is below key resistance and forming lower highs.
FXOPEN:XAUUSD
by forexinworld
XAU/USD (Gold CFD) – Weekly Opening Outlook | SMC Perspective# 🟡 XAU/USD (Gold CFD) – Weekly Opening Outlook | SMC Perspective **Date:** 2025/08/17 **Timeframe:** 45M (Heikin Ashi) **Methodology:** Smart Money Concept (SMC) --- ## 📊 Market Context Gold closed the previous week under heavy liquidity grabs after multiple **CHOCH** and **BOS** structures. The current market is positioned around **3,335**, balancing between two potential phases: 1. **Phase 1 (Bullish Recovery)** 2. **Phase 2 (Bearish Continuation)** Both phases are mapped on the chart with clear structural references. --- ## 🔵 Forecast Phase 1 – Bullish Scenario 1. **Key Levels:** - **Immediate Demand Zone:** 3,330 – 3,335 - **Equilibrium Reaction Zone:** 3,350 – 3,360 - **Liquidity Pool:** 3,380 – 3,390 2. **Conditions for Validation:** - Price must hold the **discount demand zone** (PDI). - A strong **CHOCH → BOS** sequence from current level. - Break and close above **3,350 equilibrium**. 3. **Expected Move:** - Push towards **previous PDH** and sweep above **3,370 – 3,380**. - Potential continuation into **EQH (3,390 – 3,400)** liquidity zone. 4. **Targets:** - 🎯 TP1: **3,350** (equilibrium retest) - 🎯 TP2: **3,370 – 3,380** - 🎯 TP3: **3,390 – 3,400** (EQH / liquidity sweep) 5. **Invalidation:** - Closing candles below **3,330 demand zone** will weaken bullish outlook. --- ## 🔴 Forecast Phase 2 – Bearish Scenario 1. **Key Levels:** - **Discount Zone:** 3,320 – 3,325 - **Major Demand Zone:** 3,300 – 3,280 - **Extended Liquidity Pool:** 3,260 – 3,250 2. **Conditions for Validation:** - Failure to hold above **3,335 – 3,330**. - Clear rejection at equilibrium levels (**3,350 – 3,360**). - A new **BOS** towards the downside. 3. **Expected Move:** - Market could unfold in 5-leg structure (as shown on chart: ① → ⑤). - First rejection around **3,335 – 3,340**, followed by extension towards **3,310 – 3,280**. - Final liquidity sweep possible into **3,260 – 3,250 zone**. 4. **Targets:** - 🎯 TP1: **3,320 – 3,325** - 🎯 TP2: **3,300 – 3,280** - 🎯 TP3: **3,260 – 3,250** 5. **Invalidation:** - A confirmed **bullish CHOCH** above **3,350 equilibrium** invalidates the bearish scenario. --- ## ⚖️ Summary - **Phase 1 (Bullish):** Possible rebound from current demand towards **3,390 – 3,400** liquidity. - **Phase 2 (Bearish):** Failure at equilibrium may trigger deeper continuation into **3,280 – 3,250 demand**. Traders should monitor **CHOCH / BOS confirmations** closely before positioning. --- #XAUUSD #Gold #SMC #CHOCH #BOS #Liquidity #FVG #TradingView
TVC:GOLD
by mmozafari1357
GOLD RAID ON – Bullish Limit Orders Are LIVE! XAU/USD💰GOLD HEIST IN PROGRESS! XAU/USD BULLISH RAID BEGINS! 🏴‍☠️📈 Asset: XAU/USD – Gold vs U.S Dollar 📊 Plan: BULLISH ROBBERY 🎯 Target: 3460.00 🛑 Stop Loss: 3330.00 📥 Entry: ANY level – vault is wide open! 👑 THIEF MODE ACTIVATED – Time to raid GOLD like a pro. We’re stacking multiple limit orders (layering entries) just like setting traps for those greedy bears 🐻💥 🚪💼 Entry strategy: “The vault is unlocked – grab your bag and go!” Place buy limits at recent swing lows (15m/30m) or jump in live with your bullish crew. Use alerts to catch price at key pullback zones. 🛑 SL placed at: 3330 – Just below thief territory. Adjust based on your lot size + number of entries 🔐 🎯 Target: 3460 – Hit and run, or trail that SL and let the gold rain! ☔💸 🧠 Thief Tactics for GOLD: Only trade Long-side – scalpers, swing traders, all aboard 🚂 Use trailing SL to protect your loot Avoid trading during high-impact news (CPI, NFP, Fed, etc) ⚠️ Stay alert for manipulations + fake-outs at key levels – it's a trap game out here 🎭 📰 Before the Heist: 🧾 Read Fundamentals • COT Report • Sentiment • Macro Outlook 📌 Always stay updated, news can flip the market faster than a backstab 🗡️ 🗣️ Boost this idea if you’re robbing with us! 💥 Smash that LIKE if you believe in the heist 🚨 Follow for more high-voltage thief trades 💎 Daily playbooks. Clean getaways. All signals, no noise. Join the crew. Trade like a THIEF. Get rich or get smarter. 🕵️‍♂️💰🚀🔥🐱‍👤📈
FX:XAUUSDLong
by The-Thief
The impact of the meeting on gold prices.Trump: Speaks with Lukashenko. We discussed prisoner releases and a meeting with Putin. The meeting details are as follows: Trump: "Had a great meeting with Belarusian President Lukashenko. The purpose of the call was to thank him for releasing 16 prisoners. We are also discussing the release of an additional 1,300 prisoners. We had a very pleasant conversation. We discussed many topics, including President Putin's visit to Alaska. I look forward to meeting with President Lukashenko in the future." The meeting did not clearly indicate any positive or negative impact on the market. However, Jess believes that gold prices will continue to fall in the short term, so it is advisable to sell gold at a high level to profit.
TVC:GOLDShort
by Senior_Analyst_Kyle_Jess
1
Gold Under Attack! Thief Trader’s Layered Sell Plan in Action!💣 XAU/USD GOLD HEIST: Police Waiting at 3270 – Escape Before They Catch Us! 🔐💰 🕵️‍♂️ Hello Thief OG’s, Money Grabbers & Market Shadows! Today’s mission is Gold (XAU/USD) – not to wear, but to steal! 💸✨ 🎯 MISSION BRIEF We’re going BEARISH on Gold. No single-shot nonsense – we’re using layered SELL LIMIT traps to grab the loot piece by piece. 💼 Entry Layers: 3340.00 3350.00 3360.00 (💡 Add more layers if you want to go full gang mode.) 🛑 Stop Loss – The Alarm Trigger SL @ 3380.00 🚨 But hey… Thief OG’s adjust it to your own strategy & risk. Don’t get caught with your mask off. 😎 💰 Target – The Escape Plan Main Target: 3270.00 (Police barricade 🚔) Quick Exit: 3280.00 (Escape van is ready 🚐) 📊 Why This Is the Perfect Hit Price dancing near resistance – the “vault door” is open. Weak bullish attempts = fake gold rush trap. Trend sniffers pointing down on higher timeframes. Market makers guarding at 3380 = the alarm system. 📜 Thief Trader Rules for This Mission Avoid entering during major economic news bombs 💣. Trail your SL once price moves in your favor – thieves who overstay get caught. Always rob smart – we’re professionals, not gamblers. 💥 Support the Robberhood Crew! Boost this idea if you want more Thief Trader missions. Every boost = more ammo for the next market robbery. Remember: No chase, no case. 🕶️💼💣 #XAUUSD #GoldTrade #BearishPlan #LayeringStrategy #ThiefTrader #RobTheMarket #BoostForMore
FX:XAUUSDShort
by The-Thief
8/15: Watch Resistance at 3348–3358, Support at 3328–3323Good afternoon, everyone! Yesterday, gold’s rebound was capped at 3352–3358, failing to turn resistance into support. As anticipated, price then moved into the 3332–3323 battleground. On the 2H chart, bulls still hold a slight edge, with signs of a potential double bottom. However, if price continues to face resistance at 3348–3352 without breaking out, or loses the key 3328 support on a pullback, bullish momentum will weaken, and a bearish setup may re-emerge, increasing the likelihood of a retest near 3300. With important US session data ahead, my strategy today differs from yesterday — focusing on buying dips as the main approach, with shorting near highs as a secondary option. Manage risk carefully and feel free to reach out if you need assistance.
FOREXCOM:XAUUSDLong
by China_MsWang
XAU/USD Intraday Plan | Support & Resistance to WatchGold is trading around $3,344 after failing to break $3,367 minor resistance and hold above the $3,353 level, with both the 50MA (pink) and 200MA (green) now sitting above price and acting as dynamic resistance. A break and sustained hold back above $3,353 would be needed to regain short-term bullish momentum, opening the path to $3,367 (minor resistance) and $3,380. Failure to reclaim $3,353 keeps the bias tilted bearish, with downside pressure likely toward $3,329 and $3,313 - $3,295. Current structure remains under pressure while price stays below the moving averages, with sellers holding the near-term advantage. 📋 Bullish Plan The $3,329–$3,313 zone aligns with main buy-side liquidity and a fair value gap on both the 1H and 4H charts — making it a high-probability reaction area. 📌 Key Levels Resistance: ‣ $3,353 ‣ $3,367 ‣ $3,380 ‣ $3,399 Support: ‣ $3,329 ‣ $3,313 ‣ $3,295 ‣ $3,281 🔎 Fundamental Focus – Fri, Aug 15 Busy session ahead with multiple high-impact US releases, including Core Retail Sales, Retail Sales, and Import Prices — key indicators for consumer demand and inflation trends that can directly affect USD and gold volatility. Later, we have Prelim UoM Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations, which may influence market expectations for Fed policy. ⚠️ It’s Friday — expect high volatility spikes. Manage risk carefully and avoid holding unnecessary exposure over the weekend.
OANDA:XAUUSD
by azgoldtrader
XAU/USD – Institutional Outlook 15 August 2025Gold continues to grind through a tight mid-$3,300 range after Thursday’s hot U.S. PPI print boosted the dollar and dented large Fed rate-cut bets. Despite the short-term pullback, the broader 4H structure remains intact — giving traders both an upside and downside opportunity today. This is not a scattergun approach. We work with only ONE Buy Zone and ONE Sell Zone with full institutional confluence. Every level here is refined using Price Action, Smart Money Concepts, ICT core principles, Order Blocks, Fair Value Gaps, Premium/Discount arrays, and liquidity mapping. Primary Buy Zone ($3,325–$3,330) – The Golden Zone This is today’s highest-probability trade location. Price sits in structural discount, right on top of a fresh 4H Rally-Base-Rally demand zone with a refined bullish Order Block. An unmitigated Fair Value Gap overlaps perfectly with the Optimal Trade Entry (0.705–0.79 retracement) of the last bullish leg. Liquidity is positioned just below at equal lows near $3,322, inviting a possible stop-run before reversal. Volume imbalance on the prior up-leg confirms smart-money participation. Entry: $3,325–$3,330 Stop-Loss: Below $3,318 (liquidity + swing low) Take-Profit Targets: TP1: $3,357 (local structure) TP2: $3,380 (Fib 1.272 projection) Kill Zone: London open into New York overlap Primary Sell Zone ($3,355–$3,360) Gold’s upside is capped by a 4H Drop-Base-Drop supply zone nested in premium pricing. A refined bearish Order Block aligns with a Fair Value Gap from the last impulsive sell-off. Equal highs around $3,360 offer liquidity for a potential sweep before distribution. Entry: $3,355–$3,360 Stop-Loss: Above $3,370 (EQH cluster) Take-Profit Targets: TP1: $3,330 TP2: $3,305 (Fib 1.272 extension) Fallback Zones – In Case of Manipulative Displacement Fallback Buy: $3,315–$3,320 → Demand zone + OTE + minor FVG; SL below $3,308; same TPs as Primary Buy. Fallback Sell: $3,365–$3,370 → Secondary supply + OTE + OB; SL above $3,375; same TPs as Primary Sell. Why the Golden Zone Matters Today Among all four levels, the Primary Buy Zone at $3,325–$3,330 stands out. It sits at the crossroads of structural discount, smart-money footprints, and liquidity positioning. If price sweeps the equal lows at $3,322 during the London or early NY session, the probability of a sharp, institution-led reversal increases dramatically. Institutional Consensus Market commentary from FXStreet, FXEmpire, and DailyForex all acknowledge mid-$3,320s as a key support zone, with resistance forming near $3,355–$3,400. This alignment reinforces our bias: sellers control the premium zone, but buyers are poised to defend structural discounts. Execution Reminder Trade only the defined zones with precise risk control. These are institution-level liquidity plays, not mid-range chases. If price fails to respect the primary zone, step aside or switch to the fallback. Patience is part of the edge. 💬 If you find this level-by-level breakdown useful, drop a comment below. Let’s see how the Golden Zone plays out in real time.
OANDA:XAUUSD
by Tami512
Gold Spot / U.S. Dollar (XAUUSD) - 4 Hour Chart (OANDA)4-hour chart from OANDA displays the recent price movement of Gold Spot (XAUUSD) against the U.S. Dollar. The current price is $3,334.075, reflecting a decrease of $21.620 (-0.64%) from the previous value. The chart shows a sell price of $3,333.800 and a buy price of $3,334.340, with a spread of 54.0. The price has fluctuated between $3,368.176 (high) and $3,323.839 (low) in recent trading, with a shaded area indicating a potential support or resistance zone around $3,340. The data covers the period from mid-August to early September 2025.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Alee_Gold_Trader