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FOMO - The Urge That Costs You TwiceNOTE: This is a post on Mindset and emotion. It is NOT a Trade idea or strategy designed to make you money. I’m posting this to help you preserve your capital, energy and will so you can execute your own trading system with calm, patience and confidence.
So here we are, Gold kissing 4000.
It’s been on a tear and hasn’t looked back.
Relentless. Higher, higher, higher.
Now imagine being the trader who stalked this setup… but missed the entry.
The setup was clean. The context made sense.
But you hesitated. You wanted confirmation.
And now it’s gone.
At first, you tell yourself you’re fine.
You’ll wait for the pullback.
But the longer you watch, the more unsettled you become.
Your legs bounce.
Your breath shortens.
Price rips higher without you.
And the thought slips in…
“I can’t miss this.”
Before you know it, your hand hovers over the button
ready to break your own rules just to feel part of the move.
What’s really happening inside you:
Thoughts:
“Argghh… I knew it. Ok, it’s moving. Wait for the pullback.”
“Urgh… another headline, it keeps moving up… everyone else is in.”
“It’s not pulling back. This is the move I’ve been waiting for. Missing out is worse than losing.”
“I’ll never forgive myself if I just watch this go without me.”
Feelings: Restlessness. Envy. Urgency.
Behaviours: Dropping timeframes, chasing moves, flipping charts, forcing setups.
Body cues: Buzzing energy in chest or stomach, jittery hands, shallow breath, can’t sit still.
The Trigger:
Watching a move take off without you, especially after hesitation stopped you last time. Watching price rise without a look back. Everyone's talking about it. It’s on the newsfeed. ‘Record highs’. ‘Biggest day ever’.
Why it feels so powerful:
FOMO isn’t about the market. it’s about survival wiring.
Your brain equates “missing out” with exclusion, being left out.
So urgency feels safer than patience.
Acting now, even without an edge, feels like relief, because at least you’re doing something.
The real cost:
FOMO makes you chase highs and sell lows.
It costs you twice.
Once when you chase the move and lose.
And again when you lose faith in your own process.
Each time you act on urgency, you train your nervous system to link tension with execution.
That’s how confidence quietly drains away.
How to shift it:
Pause & name it: say out loud, “This is FOMO.” Awareness loosens its grip.
Breathe into it: slow your breath until your body settles. Teach your system that calm not chaos precedes execution.
Anchor: remind yourself the market is infinite. “It takes a second to wreck it… it takes time to build.” Beastie Boys
Reset: ask, “If I hadn’t seen that move, would I still take this setup?” If not, stand down.
Missing a move hurts but chasing it turns one mistake into two.
Discipline pays you back; impulse never does.
The market will always offer another opportunity.
Your edge is keeping your nerve, calm and self-control until it does.
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Bullish continuation?Gold (XAU/USD) could fall to the pivot, which is a pullback support, and could bounce to the 1st resistance.
Pivot: 4,168.43
1st Support: 4,108.32
1st Resistance: 4,242.14
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Gold Intraday Trading Plan 10/16/2025Gold went another day without much retrace for buying opportunities. It didn't touch my selling point of 4234 as well. Looking at the 1hrly TF, it seems like this yellow metal is not going to retrace either today. It could directly go up to 4239 or even 4265 and drop from there back to 4200. Let's see how the market plays out today.
XAUUSD have two zones of BUYXAUUSD is still on bullish Bias and holding rising wedge pattern although consolidation zone from 4190-4230
What are my conditions For Today's session?
✳️ Currently market is bit tricky for scalpers and retailers
- if H1-H4 candle closes above the mentioned upper zone 4235-4245 then
My target will be $4274 & 4290 In extension !!
✳️ if Market remains low 4235 then we'll have Retracement towards 4190 in the Rangebound market
Additional Tip:
-BUY the Dips
OR
Gold consolidating Bullish maintain another leg HigherGold has been consolidating after a strong bullish rally, suggesting a possible correction phase before another leg higher. Last week’s price movement hinted at a short-term bearish retracement as investors locked in profits. However, the underlying momentum remains positive, supported by strong demand from emerging markets and institutional investors.
Gold continues to deliver a windfall across emerging economies, boosting investor confidence in countries that mine and accumulate the metal The surge in gold prices has created a “wealth effect,” benefiting producers and investors holding significant gold positions Goldman Sachs strategists recently reaffirmed gold’s potential as a hedge asset amid global uncertainty and central bank accumulation.
Technical Outlook
A deeper correction toward 4200 may precede a bullish rebound, confirming accumulation and potential continuation toward 4300 to 4355 may price could test the support after bounced back to upside lets we how the price react.
You may find more details in the chart.
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Gold Trade Plan 17/10/2025( Looking for 10000 Pips Profit !!!!)Dear Traders,
Gold, influenced by geopolitical factors, has continued its bullish trend without any significant correction and is currently trading around 4300. In my opinion, from this point onward, we should follow a bearish scenario — the price is expected to enter a corrective phase by the end of October. The best zone for entering a long-term position would be between 4420–4475, with a target of at least 10,000 pips from the top. There’s also a high probability that the correction will begin before reaching this zone.
Invalidation Level : 4650 !
regards,
Alireza!
Gold: Go long around the 4205–4210Gold has risen for the fifth consecutive day, briefly breaking through the all-time high of 4241.99, before pulling back to around 4210 as the U.S. Dollar Index regained lost ground.
From the 4-hour chart perspective, focus on the short-term support range of 4196–4200 in the near term, with key emphasis on the critical support zone of 4160–4180. Based on its recent performance, all pullbacks are traps set by bulls. Currently, bullish momentum remains intact as prices consolidate above 4230. The only viable approach is to wait patiently for retracements before entering long positions.
For intraday gold trading, we recommend entering long positions around the 4205–4210 range, with targets set near 4230 and 4250. Given the strong bullish trend, there is no clear top in sight. Operationally, prioritize buying on dips; avoid trading in the middle range and refrain from chasing rallies recklessly. Exercise patience and wait for entries at key levels.
Buy 4205 - 4210
TP 4230 - 4250
SL 4195
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XAUUSD – Safe-Haven Flows Continue to Support GoldMarket Context:
Gold has attracted strong buying for the fourth consecutive session, supported by a mix of global risk factors: renewed US–China trade tensions, rising geopolitical uncertainty, and growing fears of a prolonged US government shutdown.
Meanwhile, dovish expectations from the Federal Reserve are keeping the USD under pressure — further enhancing the appeal of gold as a non-yielding safe-haven asset.
During the Asian session, XAU/USD printed a fresh all-time high, with bulls now eyeing a potential extension toward the 4,200 USD/oz region amid escalating global concerns.
Technical Outlook (M30):
Gold continues to respect its ascending channel structure, maintaining dynamic support between 4,167 – 4,154.
As long as price holds above 4,139, the broader trend remains bullish, with the next liquidity target sitting at 4,240 – 4,241.
Key Zones to Watch:
Liquidity Sell Zone: 4,240 – 4,242
ATH Zone / Short-Term Resistance: 4,190 – 4,200
OBS Buy Zone – CP Trendline Support: 4,141 – 4,139
Secondary Buy Zone: 4,114 – 4,112
Trading Plan:
🔹 BUY Zone
Entry: 4.141 – 4.139
SL: 4.134
TP: 4.145 → 4.150 → 4.155 → 4.160 → 4.170 → 4.180
🔹 BUY Zone
Entry: 4.114 – 4.112
SL: 4.106
TP: 4.120 → 4.125 → 4.130 → 4.140 → 4.150
🔹 SELL Zone (Scalp Reaction)
Entry: 4.240 – 4.242
SL: 4.248
TP: 4.235 → 4.230 → 4.225 → 4.220 → 4.210 → 4.200
Summary:
The bullish market structure remains intact as long as price holds above the 4,139 zone.
Watch for potential long opportunities from 4,141 – 4,139, where the confluence of trendline and order block support could trigger fresh demand.
Bulls remain in control, targeting the 4,240 – 4,241 liquidity area in the coming sessions.
📊 What’s your take — will gold break above 4,200 or pause for a correction first?
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🟣 Chart: XAUUSD M30 – Smart Money Flow structure highlighting liquidity pools, CP confluence and key buy/sell zones.
Sell the Rip, Buy the Dip —Double Profit on Gold’s MoveGold currently hit a high of around 4218 and is currently retreating slightly. However, it quickly rebounded to above 4200 after just retreating to around 4164. It can be clearly seen that it is still far from the level of panic selling, so the current retreat is only regarded as a healthy technical retreat.
The market has a high degree of recognition and participation in the current continued rise in gold prices, and expectations for a pullback in the short term should not be too large. With the support of multiple risk-averse factors in the market, and the resonance of news and technical factors, the market's bullish sentiment is high. It is not ruled out that every effective technical pullback in gold is a good time to participate in long trading.
Judging from the current morphological structure, gold is under pressure from the resistance zone of the trend channel and has not been able to stand above 4200 in the short term. There is a technical need for a retracement, so gold is likely to continue to fall and test the support of the 4155-4145 area. If gold fails to fall below this support area during its downward exploration, gold may continue to rebound based on this support area and hit the area around 4230.
So for short-term trading:
1. First, we can try shorting gold in the 4185-4195 area, initially targeting the 4160-4150 area.
2. After gold retraces to the 4155-4145 area, we can try going long again, initially targeting the 4200-4210 area.
We first consider shorting gold, and after gold effectively retreats, we will wait for an opportunity to go long on gold. In this way, we can capture every volatile profit as much as possible and avoid profit loss!
Gold → Ready for the Next Bullish WaveGold (XAUUSD) continues to gain momentum as shifting global conditions drive investors toward safer assets. The ongoing uncertainty in financial markets, coupled with renewed concerns over U.S. fiscal policy and interest rate adjustments, has strengthened gold’s long-term appeal.
Recent market behavior reflects consistent institutional demand, with traders positioning ahead of potential monetary easing cycles. As confidence in traditional currencies weakens, gold remains a preferred store of value for both investors and central banks.
Structurally, the market is maintaining a healthy uptrend, showing controlled corrections within a broader bullish framework. The latest price movements suggest that momentum is building for another upward phase, possibly targeting new historical zones if global instability persists.
In summary, gold’s outlook stays constructive — supported by both macroeconomic sentiment and steady technical momentum.
How do you see the XAUUSD trajectory evolving — continuation of growth or a major pause ahead?
The Market is a Mirror — Not a Battlefield“Most traders fight the market.
The wise quietly observe — and realize they were fighting themselves.”
Every trader begins with the same illusion:
That the market is an opponent.
That success means winning against it.
But the truth is deeper — and quieter.
The market doesn’t fight you, test you, or trick you.
It simply reflects you : your fear, greed, patience, and discipline.
Why Most Traders Struggle?
When you call the market your enemy, you create conflict.
You start reacting emotionally to every candle.
You chase wins to heal your losses.
You overtrade to prove your worth.
And every chart becomes a battlefield of ego.
The Mirror View
Every loss points to your impatience.
Every missed entry points to your need for control.
Every winning trade tests your ability to stay humble.
That’s not punishment — it’s reflection.
When you begin to see this, your mindset changes:
You stop forcing trades.
You stop fighting.
You start listening.
How to Practice This
Pause before every trade and ask: “What am I feeling?”
Journal not just your entries, but your state of mind.
Watch your reactions more than your P&L.
Let silence between trades sharpen your awareness.
Trading mastery isn’t found on the chart —
It’s found in the mirror .
The moment you stop fighting the market,
you begin to understand it.
📘 Shared by @ChartIsMirror
If this perspective resonates with you, share your reflection below —
What do you see in your market mirror?
Gold: Today's predictions and operations have been verified👏Today, our predictions and operations for gold have been verified by the market. We accurately predicted key price levels and risks, and avoided potential losses from the decline in advance:
✔1-Trend Direction Prediction: We clearly stated that "if gold breaks below $4,280 today, it will trigger a further decline". The subsequent market trend was consistent with this judgment—after touching the key support level, gold fluctuated downward as expected.
✔2-Risk Factor Prediction: We took into account the market characteristic of "traders closing positions early to exit on Fridays" in advance, and predicted that the superposition of multiple factors would make the downward trend uncontrollable. The subsequent market sentiment and fluctuation rhythm confirmed this risk.
✔3-Effectiveness of Operational Decisions: We reminded everyone early to "take profits in advance around $4,350 and stop trading", which successfully helped avoid the potential margin call losses caused by the subsequent uncontrolled trend. This decision was fully in line with the market trend.
🎉Today, we have successfully concluded this week’s trading and work. Next week, we will continue to provide you with more accurate market interpretations and operation references from a professional analytical perspective. Finally, we wish you all a relaxing and pleasant weekend in advance!
Gold sweeps SL, wait for BUY LIMIT at Demand Zone 4,223-4,225Timeframe analysis: H4/30M
Logic: Trend Continuation after liquidity sweep.
MARKET STRUCTURE ANALYSIS (SMC Analysis)
Main Trend: Bullish (Price is moving within a parallel channel).
Structure Confirmation (BOS): The chart has confirmed an upward Break of Structure (BOS), indicating that buyers are controlling the market.
Liquidity Sweep/Fake: The strong bearish candle (marked as "Fake") is a move to sweep Stop Losses of early buyers and gather liquidity before Smart Money pushes the price in the main direction. This is an Inducement action.
Key Demand Zone (POI/Demand Zone/Order Block): The TIMING BUY area (4,223.154 - 4,225.000) is a potential Demand Zone/Order Block identified by Smart Money. The price is expected to retest this area before continuing to rise.
MAIN TRADING SCENARIO (LONG SETUP)
SCENARIO: Wait for the price to Pullback to the POI area to enter a buy order, continuing the main bullish trend.
Parameter
Value
SMC Description
Action
BUY LIMIT
Place a pending buy order
Entry Zone (POI)
4,225.000 - 4,223.150
Demand Zone/Order Block after liquidity sweep.
Stop Loss (SL)
4,214.390
Place below the low of the liquidity sweep candle ("Fake Low"), ensuring safety.
Take Profit 1 (TP1)
4,240.000
Target the nearest Swing High.
Take Profit 2 (TP2)
4,250.000
Target psychological resistance and mid-channel.
Take Profit 3 (TP3)
4,260.000+
Target the upper boundary of the parallel channel.
R:R Ratio
Approximately 1:2.5 to 1:3.5 (Depending on TP)
Good R:R ratio for a trend-following trade.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk: Only risk a maximum of 1-2% of the account for this trade.
Breakeven: When the price hits TP1, move SL to the Entry point (Breakeven) to protect capital.
Invalidation: If the price closes the D1/H4 candle below the SL level (4,214.390), the buy plan will be invalidated.
XAU.usd watch $4313-39: Gold about to hit Double Golden fibsGold continues its relentless climb into new highs.
Nearing Double Golden fibs at $4313.98 - 4339.07
Looking for a Dip-to-Fib or Break-n-Retest entries.
IF there is a top anywhere near here,
then THIS will be the ideal spot for it.
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Gold shows strength again on Monday💎Gold has broken through the previous high of 4059, and the strong bullish momentum continues. Every Monday sees a sharp rise,those who review historical market data will notice this cyclical pattern.
📈Today, as a Monday, gold is surging toward the key 4100 level. Amid such a strong bull trend, any attempt to predict the peak will be crushed by the trend itself. Investors who fail to understand the principle of "trading with the trend" are bound to end up with disastrous results.
📈After breaking above 4080 today, the upward room has opened up again. Focus on the 4125-4170 range on the upside, as this is the extended target zone following the breakout. Given the current volatility, gold may even reach this range in a single trading day. The market is currently in a state of bullish enthusiasm, and we remain bullish on the trend. However, we must also guard against correction risks and adhere to the strategy of "being bullish but not blindly chasing upward moves." It is advisable to let the market develop further; a pullback to form a low will also provide a defensive entry point.
Buy 3080 - 3085
TP 4000 - 4010
SL 3075
Daily-updated accurate signals are at your disposal. If you run into any problems while trading, these signals serve as a reliable reference—don’t hesitate to use them! I truly hope they bring you significant assistance