XAU/USD: Buy on pullback in strong upward trend!

◆ Market Context (M30)
Gold is in a clear upward trend, demonstrated by a series of consecutive BOS and gradually higher lows/highs. After a strong push, the price is currently consolidating sideways in the premium area, indicating the market is pausing before choosing the next direction.

◆ SMC & Price Action
• The upward structure remains intact, with no bearish CHoCH appearing.
• The current adjustment area is the Buy Zone – where the price previously created a BOS.
• This sideways movement is rebalancing, often a precursor to the next upward move if support is not broken.

◆ Key Levels
• Buy Zone: 4,476 – 4,464
• Invalid upward: clear break below 4,464
• Upper targets:
▪ 4,531
▪ 4,565

◆ Trading Scenarios

➤ Scenario A – Pullback BUY (priority)
• Wait for a pullback or hold within Buy Zone 4,476 – 4,464
• Condition: candle holds price, does not break structural low
• Targets:
▪ 4,531
▪ 4,565
• SL: below 4,464

➤ Scenario B – Break & Continue
• If price holds above the current area and continues to close bullish candles
• Follow the trend, manage orders partially at target levels

➤ Scenario C – Defensive
• If 4,464 is clearly broken
• Short-term upward structure invalidated → stay out and wait for a new setup

◆ Summary
• Main trend: Strong bullish.
• Priority strategy: BUY with the trend, do not SELL against it.
• Decision area: 4,476 – 4,464.
• Next targets: 4,531 → 4,565.