Gold Spot / U.S. Dollar
Long
Updated

XAUUSD 2 October 2024

218
Based on the charts, here's a new trade idea:

Trade Setup: Intraday Long Trade (Buy)

1. Fractals and Trend Direction:
1D Chart: The overall trend remains bullish, but there’s a minor pullback from the recent highs. There is still strength in the market, and it's at an important support zone.
1H Chart: The price is consolidating and forming higher lows. The last fractal low is around the $2,645 level, signaling a potential bullish continuation.

2. Entry Price:
Buy Limit Order: $2,650.00 This is close to a confluence level of support (previous low and Fibonacci retracement). If the price dips to this level, it's likely to bounce, offering a good risk/reward ratio.

3. Stop Loss:
Stop Loss Price: $2,640.00 This level is below the previous fractal low on the 1H chart, providing a tight risk while allowing enough room for minor fluctuations.

4. Take Profit (Reward-Risk Ratio of 2.5):
Take Profit Price: $2,675.00 This target is set just below a resistance level from the recent high. It's also near a liquidity zone where sellers may enter, making it an ideal point for taking profits.

5. Risk-to-Reward Ratio:
Risk: $10 per ounce (from $2,650.00 to $2,640.00).
Reward: $25 per ounce (from $2,650.00 to $2,675.00).
Risk-to-Reward Ratio: 1:2.5, which is favorable.

6. Trailing Stop-Loss Strategy:
Initial Stop Loss: $2,640.00.
If the price reaches $2,660.00, move the stop loss to break even at $2,650.00.
Once the price hits $2,665.00, adjust the stop loss to $2,660.00 to lock in profits.
Continue trailing the stop loss by $5 increments to protect profits as the price moves toward $2,675.00.

8. Volatility Consideration:
Recent price action has shown volatility swings of around $20-$30. This setup adjusts for this volatility, with a $10 stop loss and $25 target, ensuring the trade is not too tight.

Final Trade Details:
Entry Price: $2,650.00 (Buy Limit)
Stop Loss: $2,640.00
Take Profit: $2,675.00

If the price breaks below $2,640.00, the trade idea will be invalidated.
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