Gold preparing for correction under FED & geopolitic - Vincent🟡 Gold Plan 25/08 – Captain Vincent ⚓
1. Market Context 🌍
Russia – Ukraine: Trump puts pressure on Putin to negotiate within 2 weeks. This looks positive for peace, but also carries escalation risks → Gold keeps its safe-haven role .
FED – Powell at Jackson Hole: Hawkish tone reduced expectations of a September rate cut from 3 to 2. USD strengthened → short-term downside pressure on Gold .
👉 Mix of political support vs FED pressure → Sideways market, Gold may need a pullback to absorb liquidity before showing clear direction.
2. Technical Outlook ⚙️
H4 candle closed bearish → Buying momentum weakens , sellers may return.
Recent FVG created after sharp bounce → Likely pullback for liquidity grab .
Bias of the day: Prioritise Sell, but short Buy Scalp setups possible at support.
3. Key Levels – Captain Vincent’s Map 🪙
Resistance:
Storm Breaker 🌊 (Sell Zone 3398 – 3400)
3376 (intermediate resistance – watch reaction)
Support:
Quick Boarding 🚤 (Buy Scalp 3340 – 3342)
SL: 3333
TP: 3345 → 3349 → 3353 → 3357 → 33xx
Golden Harbor 🏝️ (Buy Zone 3328 – 3326)
SL: 3318
TP: 3332 → 3336 → 3339 → 33xx
Higher Low – 3323
Anchor point of the trend → If broken, need to reassess all Buy setups.
4. Trade Scenarios 📌
🔻 Sell at Storm Breaker 🌊
Entry: 3398 – 3400
SL: 3408
TP: 3395 → 3390 → 3387 → 3384 → 33xx
🚤 Buy Scalp at Quick Boarding
Entry: 3340 – 3342
SL: 3333
TP: 3345 → 3349 → 3353 → 3357 → 33xx
🏝️ Buy at Golden Harbor (3328 – 3326)
SL: 3318
TP: 3332 → 3336 → 3339 → 33xx
5. Captain’s Note ⚓
"Today, the golden sea is full of undercurrents: FED winds blow against, politics push along. Those who pick Storm Breaker 🌊 may ride the wave safely; those who patiently wait at Golden Harbor 🏝️ will find peace. Quick Boarding 🚤 is for sailors seeking fast scalps in narrow waters."
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Gold Surges After Fed Remarks: Next Target at $3,370Hello everyone, following Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole symposium yesterday, the gold market experienced a sharp rally. Powell hinted at potential rate cuts, weakening the USD and opening a strong opportunity for gold. Currently, gold is trading around $3,345, and if it breaks through the Fair Value Gap between $3,340 – $3,350, the bullish trend will be confirmed, with the next target at $3,370.
Rising trading volumes in recent candles indicate buyers are in control. Meanwhile, Ichimoku cloud signals still confirm an upward momentum as gold prices remain above the cloud, reflecting sustained bullish strength.
With both Fed policy signals and strong technical indicators, gold is likely to extend its rally in the near term. If the price holds above $3,350, reaching $3,370 is just a matter of time.
What’s your view on the current gold trend? Share your thoughts below.
Gold: Strong Upside Potential Above $3,350Hello traders,
Looking at the current market setup, gold is hovering near the key resistance zone between $3,340 and $3,350. This area acts as a decisive barrier, and a clear breakout could trigger strong bullish momentum.
Recent price candles with higher trading volumes signal that buyers are becoming more aggressive, suggesting that gold may soon overcome $3,350 and move towards $3,370 or beyond.
On the macro side, expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut continue to weigh on the US dollar, providing additional support for gold as a safe-haven asset. If the Fed’s meeting minutes or Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole confirm a dovish stance, it could further fuel the rally.
What’s your view on this move? Do you believe gold can break above $3,350 and extend its rally?
Share your opinion—I’d love to hear your thoughts!
XAU/USD: Bearish Bias Ahead of Fed SpeechesHello everyone,
Today the market awaits speeches from Collins, Powell, Hammack, and even the U.S. President. With such anticipation, risk appetite remains cautious and the USD is seeing mild support. In this context, I lean towards a bearish scenario for gold on the daily chart: price is stuck below the dense resistance cluster around 3340–3355 (supply FVG + Ichimoku cloud/volume area), where repeated attempts to push higher have failed.
The sideways–to–downward structure, marked by lower highs since early this month, combined with the latest candle closing under the red FVG zone, signals fading buying momentum. Unless we hear clear dovish tones from the Fed, the 3340–3355 supply zone is likely to continue capping price. My preferred scenario is a pullback to 3315–3305, with an extension to 3295–3285 if USD strength persists. This outlook will be invalidated if we see a daily close above 3350, in which case a move back toward 3370 becomes possible.
Gold Plan 22/08 – Captain Vincent ( IN )Background
On the H1 timeframe , Gold continues to move sideways within the 3328 – 3350 range, sweeping liquidity again and again, making it difficult for retail traders to spot a clear trend.
Currently, Gold has absorbed almost all liquidity from the Nonfarm FVG .
Therefore, the next price action will largely depend on smart money moves and upcoming news catalysts .
Even though the overall trend is still unclear, we can still build trading setups around these key levels .
🪙 Key Levels
🔹 Storm Breaker 🌊 (Sell Zone 3368 – 3370)
SL: 3376
TP: 3365 → 3360 → 3355 → 3350 → 33xx
🔹 Golden Harbor 🏝️ (Buy Zone 3313 – 3315)
SL: 3305
TP: 3320 → 3325 → 3330 → 33xx
📌 Trading Outlook
On higher timeframes, sellers still hold the advantage .
However, Gold may need to test resistance zones again to confirm.
If price reaches Storm Breaker 🌊 → Watch for reaction and prepare to Sell.
If price drops to Golden Harbor 🏝️ → Strong support remains for short-term Buy opportunities.
⚓ Captain Vincent’s Note
"When the sharks sweep the waves, retail traders panic. But those holding the key level map will always know where the safe harbor lies."
Gold ....Powell Speech to Break the Range?Gold held steady after yesterday’s pullback, but the 3350 zone continues to act as a strong resistance. Despite multiple bullish attempts, price has failed to break through this ceiling, keeping the upside capped. On the lower side, immediate support stands at the previous weekly low (3330), followed by the recent swing low near 3310. These levels are key for buyers to defend.
For now, price action has compressed further into a tight range, and there hasn’t been any major development since the last session. With Powell speech lined up today, the market is likely to stay cautious and range-bound until then. Once the event is out, we could see a clearer short-term direction, either a breakout above 3350 opening room for recovery, or a breakdown below 3310 tilting bias back in favor of sellers.
Gold after FOMC: Just a pullback or the start of a new wave?[Background
After the early morning FOMC session , Gold is showing signs of a sell-side pullback to gain momentum.
On higher timeframes (H4–D1), the structure remains bearish with lower highs .
However, consistent buying pressure around 3320 – 3330 keeps this zone as the key battlefield .
🪙 Key Levels Today
🔹 Storm Breaker 🌊 (Sell Zone 3357 – 3355)
SL: 3362
TP: 3350 → 3345 → 3340 → 33xx
🔹 Tidal Rebound 🌊⚡ (Sell Scalp 3349 – 3347)
SL: 3353
TP: 3345 → 3340 → 3335 → 33xx
🔹 Quick Boarding 🚤 (Buy Scalp 3330 – 3328)
SL: 3322
TP: 3335 → 3337 → 3339 → 3341
🔹 Golden Harbor 🏝️ (Buy Zone 3320)
SL: 3313
TP: 3325 → 3330 → extend further
📌 Trading Scenarios
After FOMC, the market may show rebound waves .
During Asia–Europe, price may consolidate between 3345 – 3357 .
If price tests Storm Breaker 🌊 → Prioritise Sell setups in line with the main bearish trend.
If price drops to Quick Boarding 🚤 or Golden Harbor 🏝️ → Short-term Buy scalps on pullback moves.
📰 Market Context
FED remains dovish leaning , with high probability of a rate cut in September (~82%, CME FedWatch) .
Geopolitical variables (Trump–Putin, Ukraine) remain unpredictable and may spark sudden volatility.
⚓ Captain’s Note
"Let Storm Breaker 🌊 test the buyers’ strength. Those who board at Golden Harbor 🏝️ will be lifted by the waves, but those who drift into the storm will soon feel the sea’s fury."
Gold: Short-Term Downtrend Still DominatesHello everyone,
I’m currently tracking gold on the 4H chart and noticed that the price has retreated to around 3,316 USD, testing the green FVG zones and still staying below the Ichimoku cloud. This looks more like a technical pullback, but overall the bias remains tilted toward the sellers.
From the news perspective, gold is under pressure from a stronger USD as markets wait for Fed Chair Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole symposium. The latest FOMC minutes also maintained a cautious tone, reducing expectations of an imminent rate cut – and this continues to weigh heavily on gold prices.
What do you think about gold’s direction in the coming days? Share your thoughts in the comments!
GOLD PLAN – Captain Vincent🏴☠️ GOLD PLAN – Captain Vincent ⚓
Background
After the Nonfarm payrolls, Gold created a Captain’s Liquidity Void (large imbalance zone). Price has now almost completely filled this gap.
On higher timeframes, Gold still maintains a Lower High – Lower Low structure, confirming that sellers remain in control .
However, during the Asian & European sessions, we usually see technical pullbacks to collect liquidity – those moves will be our chance to enter in line with the main direction.
📍 Key Levels for Today
🔹 Captain’s Trap Zone (3330 – 3332)
Confluence of Fibo 0.5 – 0.618 and trendline breakout.
Main SELL setup at this zone.
SL: 3336 – 3338
TP: 3325 → 3320 → 3315 → 33xx
🔹 Captain’s Quick Shot (3313)
Nonfarm breakout zone , heavy SELL volume.
Suitable for short BUY scalp if price reacts strongly.
SL: 3308
TP: 3318 → 3322 → 3326
🔹 Captain’s Safe Harbor (3300 – 3302)
Start of previous bullish leg, strongest support of the day .
If Quick Shot breaks, this becomes the main BUY accumulation zone .
SL: 3293
TP: 3305 → 3310 → 3315 → 33xx
🔹 Captain’s Shield (3313)
If held multiple times → becomes a short-term key support .
⚡ Trading Scenarios
Sell Priority : Short at Captain’s Trap Zone.
Quick Buy : Scalp around Captain’s Quick Shot if sharp reaction.
Breakdown : If 3313 fails → Buy at Safe Harbor (3300 – 3302).
📌 Captain’s Reminder
SELL bias is still dominant → Do not FOMO buy without clear signals.
The US session may bring high volatility from geopolitical headlines. Manage your capital with discipline.
Gold Under Pressure: Can XAU/USD Hold 3,335?Hi everyone, looking at the 2H chart, gold is still stuck between 3,330 – 3,350 USD. The Ichimoku cloud remains heavy, and price keeps hovering in the FVG zone, reflecting hesitation. The key support is around 3,335 USD, but buyers are showing little strength. On the upside, the 3,360 – 3,380 USD area is a strong resistance block that gold hasn’t been able to break.
On the news side, optimism around Russia–US talks has reduced geopolitical risk, cutting safe-haven demand. This, combined with the Fed minutes this week that may strengthen the USD, puts additional pressure on gold.
Main view: Gold is likely to face more downside pressure. If 3,335 USD breaks, the next target could be 3,310 USD. For now, I don’t see gold in a position to rally strongly until new drivers emerge.
Personally, I don’t think this is the moment for gold to break out strongly. It seems more likely that we’ll see a pullback first, before a new catalyst from the Fed or geopolitical developments comes into play. What do you think—could gold slip below 3,335 USD this week?
Gold Faces Resistance, Buyers Should Stay Alert near Key SupportGold Futures (MCX) Analysis: Key Points to Watch
Current Price Range: Gold Futures are trading around ₹98,700 to ₹98,750.
Resistance Zone: Gold has been repeatedly rejected near its high around ₹101,500, showing strong selling pressure at this level.
Trendline Broken: Recently, gold broke an important upward trendline that had acted as a reliable bounce-back support.
Key Support Emerging: After this break, a key support level has appeared around ₹97,700 to ₹97,750. This zone will be important to watch for potential price stabilization.
Additional Support Levels: The chart also highlights other support zones that could provide buying interest if prices decline further.
Trader Outlook: Buyers need to remain cautious and vigilant at these levels. The market shows signs of short-term weakness, and how gold behaves around these supports will be crucial for the next move.
Gold is at a critical juncture where it faces both selling pressure and key supports. Watching the reaction around ₹97,700-₹97,750 will help gauge whether bulls regain control or further correction unfolds. Stay alert and manage risk carefully.
Gold: Consolidation Phase, Poised for BreakoutHello everyone,
On the daily chart, gold is currently holding around $3,339 after the strong rally seen earlier this year. Since May, price action has been confined within a narrow range above $3,300, forming a steady consolidation zone. This suggests that selling pressure has eased significantly, while buyers continue to retain quiet control.
From a technical standpoint, the $3,300–$3,320 range remains a crucial support, aligning with both the Ichimoku cloud and the nearest Fair Value Gap (FVG). As long as this level is defended, the probability of gold climbing back toward $3,400 stays high. A decisive break above $3,420 would likely unlock the pathway to $3,500.
On the macro front, gold continues to benefit from safe-haven demand. Markets are increasingly betting on the possibility of a Fed rate cut in September, compounded by persistent geopolitical tensions. Given this backdrop, gold maintains its place as a defensive asset, and the current consolidation may simply be the groundwork for another bullish phase.
Thank you for reading, and let’s see whether gold will deliver its next big move soon.
XAUUSD Gold Trading Strategy August 19, 2025XAUUSD Gold Trading Strategy August 19, 2025:
Gold's range remains narrow, closely monitoring the progress of ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine.
Basic news: Yesterday, August 18, according to Rueter, US President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Zelenskiy that the United States will support Ukraine's security in any agreement to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Gold reacted quite mildly when no message of real weight was released, and market sentiment was still very hesitant, currently spot gold is trading around $3,335/oz, equivalent to an increase of about $2 on the day.
Technical analysis: Yesterday's bullish pattern of gold is still maintained when gold prices approach our Plan 1 area and increase again. However, the increase is not strong, it is very likely that today the gold price will still maintain a slight fluctuation in the area of 3325 - 3350. When the gold price breaks the pattern, it will fluctuate very strongly, we will continue to wait to buy mainly in the area around 3300.
Important price zones today: 3325 - 3330, 3300 - 3305 and 3345 - 3350.
Today's trading trend: BUY.
Recommended orders:
Plan 1: BUY XAUUSD zone 3328 - 3330
SL 3325
TP 3333 - 3340 - 3360 - 3390.
Plan 2: BUY XAUUSD zone 3300 - 3302
SL 3297
TP 3305 - 3315 - 3335 - 3370.
Plan 3: SELL STOP XAUUSD zone 3320 - 3322
SL 3325
TP 3317 - 3307 - 3300.
Wish you a safe, successful and profitable trading day.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
XAUUSD Gold Trading Strategy August 19, 2025XAUUSD Gold Trading Strategy August 19, 2025:
Gold's range remains narrow, closely monitoring the progress of ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine.
Basic news: Yesterday, August 18, according to Rueter, US President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Zelenskiy that the United States will support Ukraine's security in any agreement to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Gold reacted quite mildly when no message of real weight was released, and market sentiment was still very hesitant, currently spot gold is trading around $3,335/oz, equivalent to an increase of about $2 on the day.
Technical analysis: Yesterday's bullish pattern of gold is still maintained when gold prices approach our Plan 1 area and increase again. However, the increase is not strong, it is very likely that today the gold price will still maintain a slight fluctuation in the area of 3325 - 3350. When the gold price breaks the pattern, it will fluctuate very strongly, we will continue to wait to buy mainly in the area around 3300.
Important price zones today: 3325 - 3330, 3300 - 3305 and 3345 - 3350.
Today's trading trend: BUY.
Recommended orders:
Plan 1: BUY XAUUSD zone 3328 - 3330
SL 3325
TP 3333 - 3340 - 3360 - 3390.
Plan 2: BUY XAUUSD zone 3300 - 3302
SL 3297
TP 3305 - 3315 - 3335 - 3370.
Plan 3: SELL STOP XAUUSD zone 3320 - 3322
SL 3325
TP 3317 - 3307 - 3300.
Wish you a safe, successful and profitable trading day.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Gold Outlook – Buying as the Main ThemeGold Outlook – Buying as the Main Theme
Gold continues to move in line with previous analyses. Earlier today in the Asian session, the market saw a quick dip due to liquidity being cleared during the daily one-hour break. However, price quickly recovered, broke through the 3339 resistance, and confirmed that buying momentum has returned, strengthening the short-term bullish trend.
Expectations for a new Elliott wave cycle are gradually taking shape. At this point, wave 3 is considered to have begun — typically the strongest phase with greater momentum and wider price swings. This supports the scenario of a medium-term bullish outlook.
Price remains above the key EMA levels, confirming that the long-term trend is intact. The breakout above 3339 reinforces buyer strength and opens the way towards Fibonacci extension targets at 2.618 and 3.618. MACD also maintains positive momentum, while Elliott structure suggests that wave 3 still has room to extend further.
As long as gold holds above the 3336–3338 zone, this remains a reasonable area to consider buying. A minor pullback around this level would offer an even better opportunity to join the trend, with a stop-loss of about 6 dollars to manage risk effectively.
When price approaches Fibonacci extension targets, traders may consider partial profit-taking or look for short-term selling opportunities. This approach will be suitable given how far wave 3 has already extended.
It is important to monitor price reactions around the extension zones. Higher timeframes such as H1–H4 should be prioritised to capture the broader structure and avoid market noise.
A strong trend never moves in a straight line; it always comes with pauses and retracements. Staying patient and riding with the main trend is often the best way to maximise profits in the medium term.
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Gold Update: Range Trading with Bearish UndertoneAfter last week decline,gold has entered a consolidation phase within a well-defined range. The current support is at around 3330, which coincides with last week's low and also serves as the monthly pivot point, providing a strong foundation for short term. On the upside, resistance is at 3350-3355, which aligns with the current week's pivot level, creating a ceiling that sellers are defending.
The price action within this tight range suggests that market participants are taking a breather after the recent selling pressure, with both bulls and bears showing restraint as they assess the next move. The way gold is trading within these boundaries gives the impression that energy is building up, much like a coiled spring ready to release. This type of consolidation pattern often precedes a significant directional move, as market forces accumulate before choosing their next path.
The technical setup indicates that we're likely approaching a critical range where gold will need to make a decisive break either above or below this range. A breakout above the 3350-3355 resistance zone could signal renewed bullish momentum and attract fresh buying interest, while a breakdown below the 3330 support level might open the door for further downside pressure.Looking at the weekly and daily price action, the bears seem to have the upper hand in the current scenario. The recent decline from higher levels has created a bearish tone, and importantly, we haven't seen any major reversal signals that would suggest a strong buying opportunity at these current range levels
Red CHoCH Confirms the Bears – Sell at Premium Zone📌 Gold Plan – M30 Timeframe | Captain Vincent ⚓
Background
On the D1 chart, the candle closed lower, showing bearish pressure still dominates.
On H4, the bearish structure continues.
However, Gold is currently stuck around 3345/oz, unable to make a clear breakout.
The 3323 – 3335 zone remains strong support – a level where Vincent has bought multiple times before with solid profits. But with the current structure, today’s priority will be Sell in line with the main trend.
Sell Zone – Premium 🎯
Entry: 3345 – 3347
SL: 3352
TP: 3340 → 3335 → 3330 → 33xx
SMC Note (CHoCH 🔴)
On the M30 timeframe, a recent red CHoCH has appeared – a signal confirming that sellers have regained control.
This strengthens the case for selling at upper resistance zones.
Today’s Scenarios
If price holds below 3345 – 3347 → Prioritise short setups, selling in line with the downtrend.
If price breaks below current support → High chance the market will move to fill the previous FVG. In that case, wait for a Breakout Down retest to enter safer.
Consider entering one small probe trade first, then go in stronger once a reversal candle confirmation appears.
Resistance to watch: 3337 – 3345
Support to watch: 3323 – 3335
⚠️ Captain’s Note:
"SMC structure with a red CHoCH has confirmed that the bears are steering the market. We will flow with the main current – Sell at the Premium Zone – but always with discipline, waiting for clear confirmation before taking action."
Gold - Bearish ? Double Top with RSI DivergenceGold was bullish only due to empty words from Trump saying no gold in US, its missing, no one audited for 40 years, no doors and no windows in the store house etc etc. He never took efforts to go and check it or ask for audit report. so in my view its empty words from Trump. It must have helped Russia to offload its tons and tons of Gold accumulated long before the war, Thats the biggest gift Trump given to Putin to book profits in Gold. It has formed double top with clear Bearish Divergence in RSI. In my view its a Sell now and many be buy at lower levels later. No war, no covid and why any one hold Gold at these very high price ?
XAUUSD Gold Trading Strategy August 18, 2025XAUUSD Gold Trading Strategy August 18, 2025:
Gold prices fell 1.79% last week, although Trump and Putin failed to reach an agreement on the key issue, with the focus this week on the Jackson Hole conference.
Basic news: Gold traders are closely watching the developments of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Zelensky today to set the terms of a potential peace deal that Trump agreed with Putin in Alaska on Friday. CME's "Fed Watch" report released today, the probability of the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged in September is 15.4%, and the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut is 84.6%.
Technical analysis: Gold prices have rebounded after approaching the support zone of 3325 - 3330. Currently, the bullish pattern of gold prices has not been broken, the possibility of gold prices having a strong increase in the near future. RSI on H1 and H4 frames is showing signs of entering the buying zone, combined with MA tending to expand after the previous sideways movement. Liquidity zones such as 3375 - 3380 and 3395 - 3400 could be profit-taking zones for this growth.
Important price zones today: 3325 - 3330 and 3300 - 3305.
Today's trading trend: BUY.
Recommended orders:
Plan 1: BUY XAUUSD zone 3326 - 3328
SL 3323
TP 3331 - 3340 - 3360 - 3390.
Plan 2: BUY XAUUSD zone 3300 - 3302
SL 3297
TP 3305 - 3315 - 3335 - 3365 - Open.
Plan 3: SELL STOP XAUUSD zone 3320 - 3322
SL 3325
TP 3317 - 3310 - 3305 - 3300.
Wish you a new week of safe, successful and profitable trading.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Gold Plan 18/08 – Captain VincentBackground
For the past two days, Gold has repeatedly tested the 3332 – 3334 zone and slipped down to 3323, showing that buyers at this level are losing strength.
The broader trend still leans bullish, but the market is heavily influenced by geopolitics and news events:
📰 US–Russia preparing for a new round of Ukraine talks (15 Aug, Alaska).
🌐 Trump’s tariff stance remains unclear, adding volatility to Gold.
💵 Fed is likely to cut 25bps in September, keeping Gold in “defensive but ready to break out” mode.
➡ With this backdrop, today’s plan requires flexibility: Buy with trend, Sell scalp at key resistances.
1. Buy Scalp – Quick Boarding 🚤
Entry: 3324 – 3326
SL: 3320
TP: 3328 → 3332 → 3336 → 33xx
Note: Only suitable for quick scalps, avoid holding longer.
2. Main Buy Zone – Safe Harbor ⚓
Entry: 3313 – 3311
SL: 3304
TP: 3314 → 3319 → 3325 → 3330
Meaning: This is the main launchpad for buyers if price corrects deeper.
3. Sell Scalp Zone – Storm Breaker 🌊
Entry: 3366 – 3377
SL: 3383
TP: 3362 → 3355 → 33xx
Meaning: Short-term resistance, ideal for quick reaction sells.
4. Main Sell Zone – Watchtower ⛩
Entry: 3396 – 3394
SL: 3402
TP: 3390 → 3385 → 3380 → 33xx
Meaning: Strong resistance zone, highly likely to trigger a bearish reaction.
If broken, Gold may extend further into 34xx.
Today’s Scenarios
If price dips to 3324 – 3326 → Quick Buy Scalp.
If price drops deeper → Prefer to Buy at Safe Harbor (3313 – 3311).
If price rises to 3366 – 3377 → Short-term Sell Scalp.
If price tests 3396 – 3394 → Stronger Sell, this is the main resistance.
Captain’s Note:
"The Gold ship still sails North ⚓ today, but each time it hits Storm Breaker 🌊 or Watchtower ⛩, the sails will drop for a quick strike before retreating. Waves from Trump–Putin headlines and the Fed’s next move may stir up rough seas. Remember, mates: better to miss one trade than let the waves sink the ship." 🏴☠️
Gold on the Verge of a Breakout – Is $3,425 the Next Target?Hi everyone, looking at the XAU/USD 4H chart, gold is showing a tight consolidation after several sessions moving sideways between $3,330 – $3,350. This kind of price action often signals that a big move is coming. The Ichimoku cloud is narrowing, reinforcing the idea that the market is preparing to choose a clear direction.
One key factor is the green FVG zone around $3,310 – $3,320, which is acting as a strong support base. If prices dip, this zone is likely to hold and keep the bullish trend intact. At the same time, trading volume has been ticking higher, hinting that buying pressure is quietly building up.
On the news side, safe-haven demand remains solid after the Trump–Putin meeting ended without concrete results. Adding to that, Citi has forecasted gold could head toward the $3,500 – $3,600 range in the medium term, which strengthens the bullish outlook.
Main Scenario: As long as gold stays above $3,335, a breakout above $3,365 – $3,385 looks likely, which could pave the way toward the $3,425 – $3,450 zone.
In my view, this might be the real breakout instead of just another false move. What do you think – will gold finally reach new highs next week?
Gold Plan 15/08 – Captain VincentBackground
Yesterday, Gold revisited the BUY Scalp – Quick Boarding 🚤 (3332 – 3334) zone and bounced 140 pips.
This is the second consecutive day the zone has shown strong reaction, but today its support strength may weaken.
The main H1 trend is leaning bearish , so the priority is to look for sell setups at major resistance zones.
Zone 1 – Storm Gate 🚪 (Main Sell Zone – SMC Supply)
Entry: 3,355 – 3,357
SL: 3,361
TP: 3,351 → 3,347 → 3,342 → 33xx
Note: SMC Supply zone confluenced with Fibo 0.5 – 0.618. Wait for strong price reaction before entry.
Zone 2 – BUY Scalp – Quick Boarding 🚤
Entry : 3,332 – 3,334
SL: 3,327
TP: 3,336 → 3,339 → 3,342 → 33xx
Note: This zone has reacted twice in a row. Today, only use for quick scalps, avoid holding for long.
Zone 3 – Deep Harbor 🏝️ (Main Buy Zone – SMC Demand)
Entry: 3,290 – 3,292
SL : 3,284
TP: 3,296 → 3,300 → 3,304 → 33xx
Note: Deepest support of the day. Buy only if price drops sharply and clear reversal signals appear.
Today’s Scenarios
If price tests Storm Gate → Look for short-term sells in line with the downtrend.
If price breaks below BUY Scalp → Wait for a retest to sell further, as there’s a high chance of filling the previous Fair Value Gap.
If price reaches Deep Harbor → Attempt a bottom buy, but keep profit expectations short since the overall trend is bearish.
Captain’s Note:
"Today, the golden sea has strong waves and heavy winds. The captain will set sails at Storm Gate to catch the downwind move. Deep Harbor stays open, but will only anchor if the skies are clear. BUY Scalp is like a speedboat – fast, sharp, decisive." 🏴☠️📉
Captain’s Friday Warning ⚠️
"It’s Friday – the wildest day of the week. Trade carefully, manage capital tightly, and protect your treasure chest. The weekend is long; don’t let one impulsive move sink the ship." ⛵💰
Gold Trading Strategy XAUUSD August 14, 2025Gold Trading Strategy XAUUSD August 14, 2025:
Gold prices continued to rise in the European session on August 13, 2025 as mild US inflation data raised expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, while a weaker US dollar also boosted demand for gold.
Fundamental news: The US labor market report earlier this month initially weighed on the greenback, but the latest US CPI data added pressure as it did not show a clear acceleration in inflation due to tariffs in July. The inflation data reinforced the possibility that the Fed will take a more dovish stance in September, which is what the market is expecting.
Technical analysis: After a deep correction to the 3330 area, gold prices showed signs of increasing again. On the H1 frame, an upward price channel has been formed, but the current MA lines are still moving sideways, not showing a clear trend. The 3350 - 3355 area will be the important area to decide whether this uptrend channel can hold or not. RSI on H1 and H4 timeframes has entered the buy zone, this is a very good condition for us to trade. We will trade at the support zones and large liquidity zones of gold prices.
Important price zones today: 3350 - 3355, 3335 - 3340.
Today's trading trend: BUY.
Recommended orders:
Plan 1: BUY XAUUSD zone 3350 - 3352
SL 3347
TP 3355 - 3365 - 3375 - 3390.
Plan 2: BUY XAUUSD zone 3335 - 3337
SL 3332
TP 3340 - 3350 - 3370 - 3390.
Plan 3: SELL XAUUSD zone 3388 - 3390
SL 3393
TP 3385 - 3375 - 3365 - 3355 (small volume).
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