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Gold isn’t trending today — it’s rotating to engineer liquidity.🟡 XAUUSD – Intraday Smart Money Trading Plan 📈 Market Context Gold remains structurally bullish on the higher timeframes, following a strong expansion into previous highs. However, today’s price action is not impulsive. Momentum has slowed, and the market is transitioning into a rotation and rebalancing phase. With USD volatility, shifting Treasury yields, and ongoing rate-cut speculation, Smart Money is no longer chasing price. Instead, liquidity is being manufactured between premium and discount zones through inducement, stop hunts, and controlled pullbacks. Today is about execution, not prediction. 🔎 Technical Framework – Smart Money Structure (H1–M15) Market Phase: HTF bias: Bullish (BOS confirmed) Intraday: Corrective rotation after buy-side liquidity delivery Key Observations: Buy-side liquidity has already been taken Price is rotating, not expanding impulsively Internal FVG acts as a downside magnet Discount demand aligns with HTF EMA + order blocks 💧 Liquidity Zones & Trade Scenarios 🔴 SELL XAUUSD 4643 | SL 4648 Narrative: Premium Distribution Price may retrace into a premium zone where Smart Money looks to distribute positions after inducing late buyers. Entry Conditions: ✔ Price taps the 4643 premium zone ✔ Liquidity sweep above recent highs ✔ Bearish MSS / CHoCH on M5–M15 ✔ Clear downside BOS ✔ Entry via bearish FVG or supply OB Targets: 4610 — internal reaction 4585 — main liquidity pool Trail aggressively (distribution setup) 🟢 BUY XAUUSD 4580 | SL 4574 Narrative: Discount Accumulation A deeper pullback into discount may be used to reload long positions before the next expansion phase. Entry Conditions: ✔ Sell-side liquidity sweep into 4580 ✔ Confluence with discount zone + OB + FVG ✔ Bullish MSS / CHoCH on M5–M15 ✔ Strong upside BOS with displacement ✔ Entry via refined bullish order block Targets: 4620 — first reaction 4680 — internal liquidity 4720+ — ATH continuation if expansion resumes 🧠 Expected Institutional Flow Liquidity sweep → MSS / CHoCH → BOS → Displacement → OB/FVG retest → Expansion No sweep → no trade No structure → no entry ⚠️ Risk Management Notes Highs are liquidity traps, not breakout zones Expect false breaks during news volatility No entry without confirmation (MSS + BOS) Reduce size near premium extremes 📍 Summary Gold is bullish by structure, but today’s movement is rotational: 4643 may deliver a Smart Money sell 4580 may reload longs for the next push higher Let liquidity move first. Let structure confirm second. Smart Money controls the game. ⚡️
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by Anna_Laurent
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Gold fluctuates between 4672 resistance and 4560 support.🟡 XAUUSD – Intraday Smart Money Plan | by Ryan_TitanTrader (16/01) 📈 Market Context Gold remains structurally bullish on the higher timeframe, but intraday price action has shifted into controlled rotation. With today’s hot drivers — USD volatility, U.S. yield fluctuations, and ongoing Fed rate-cut speculation — Smart Money is no longer pushing continuation. Instead, liquidity is being engineered around premium and discount zones. Ahead of U.S. macro headlines and inflation-linked expectations, Gold is behaving typically at extremes: inducement, stop-hunts, and mean reversion rather than impulsive trend extension. 🔎 Technical Framework – Smart Money Structure (H1–M15) Current Phase: HTF bullish bias intact, while intraday structure shows corrective rotation after buy-side liquidity was taken. Key Idea: Look for distribution from premium supply or a deeper pullback into discount demand for buying/entry reloads. Structural Notes: • HTF BOS confirms bullish dominance • Buy-side liquidity already delivered • Price rotating, not expanding impulsively • Internal FVG acting as downside magnet • Discount demand aligns with prior OB support 💧 Liquidity Zones & Triggers • 🔴 SELL GOLD 4670 – 4672 | SL 4680 • 🟢 BUY GOLD 4561 – 4559 | SL 4551 🧠 Institutional Flow Expectation Liquidity sweep → MSS / CHoCH → BOS → displacement → OB/FVG retest → expansion 🎯 Execution Rules 🔴 SELL GOLD 4670 – 4672 | SL 4680 Rules: ✔ Price taps premium supply ✔ Buy-side liquidity taken above highs ✔ Bearish MSS / CHoCH on M5–M15 ✔ Clear downside BOS ✔ Entry via bearish FVG or supply OB Targets: • 4620 — internal reaction • 4585 — liquidity pool • Trail aggressively (distribution play) 🟢 BUY GOLD 4561 – 4559 | SL 4551 Rules: ✔ Sweep into discount demand ✔ Confluence with OB + FVG ✔ Bullish MSS / CHoCH on M5–M15 ✔ Strong upside BOS with displacement ✔ Entry via refined bullish OB Targets: • 4620 — first reaction • 4670 — internal liquidity • 4700+ — continuation if expansion resumes ⚠️ Risk Notes • Premium zones = liquidity traps • Expect fake breaks during news volatility • No entry without MSS + BOS • Reduce size near extremes 📍 Summary Gold is bullish by structure, but today is about execution, not prediction: • Premium may deliver a Smart Money sell from 4670–4672, or • Discount at 4561–4559 may reload buying/entry for the next leg higher. Let liquidity move first. Let structure confirm second. Smart Money controls — patience pays. ⚡️ 📌 Follow @Ryan_TitanTrader for daily Smart Money gold breakdowns.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Ryan_TitanTrader
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XAUUSD (Gold) – 15M Risk-Reward Based Long SetupGold is currently reacting from a key intraday demand zone after a corrective move within the broader structure. Price has shown rejection from lower levels and is attempting to reclaim structure support. 🔹 Bias: Bullish (Intraday) 🔹 Timeframe: 15 Minutes 🔹 Entry Zone: Demand / Support area 🔹 Stop Loss: Below demand zone (structure invalidation) 🔹 Target: Previous highs / Upper resistance 🔹 RR: Favorable risk-to-reward setup 📌 Confluence Used: Demand zone support Previous price reaction area Structure alignment Trend channel context 📈 If price holds above the marked support and shows continuation, upside momentum towards the target zone is expected. ⚠️ Invalidation if price closes decisively below the demand zone. 💡 Trade with proper risk management. This is a technical view, not financial advice.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Scalper_San
2
XAUUSD No breakout today, only liquidity and structure🟡 XAUUSD – Intraday Smart Money Plan 📈 Market Context Gold remains structurally bullish on the higher timeframe (HTF), but intraday price action is currently transitioning into a controlled corrective phase after buy-side liquidity has already been delivered. With ongoing USD volatility, U.S. yield fluctuations, and Fed rate-cut speculation, Smart Money is not pushing aggressive continuation today. Instead, price is being engineered around premium and discount liquidity zones. Ahead of U.S. macro events, Gold is behaving typically near extremes: inducement → liquidity sweep → mean reversion, rather than impulsive trend extension. 🔎 Technical Framework – Smart Money Structure (H1–M15) Current Phase: HTF bullish bias remains intact, while intraday structure shows rotation and consolidation following the completion of buy-side liquidity grabs. Key Idea: • Look for short opportunities from premium supply • Or long re-entries from discount demand aligned with the higher-timeframe trend Structural Notes: • HTF BOS confirms bullish dominance • Buy-side liquidity already taken • Price is rotating, not expanding impulsively • Internal FVG acting as a downside magnet • Discount demand aligns with prior order block (OB) support 💧 Liquidity Zones & Trade Ideas 🔴 SELL GOLD 4618 – 4620 | SL 4628 🟢 BUY GOLD 4578 – 4576 | SL 4568 🧠 Institutional Flow Expectation Liquidity sweep → MSS / CHoCH → BOS → displacement → OB/FVG retest → expansion 🎯 Execution Rules 🔴 SELL GOLD 4618 – 4620 | SL 4628 Entry Conditions: ✔ Price taps premium supply ✔ Buy-side liquidity taken above recent highs ✔ Bearish MSS / CHoCH on M5–M15 ✔ Clear downside BOS ✔ Entry via bearish FVG or supply OB Targets: • 4595 — internal reaction • 4578 — liquidity pool • Trail aggressively (distribution setup) 🟢 BUY GOLD 4578 – 4576 | SL 4568 Entry Conditions: ✔ Liquidity sweep into discount demand ✔ Confluence with OB + FVG ✔ Bullish MSS / CHoCH on M5–M15 ✔ Strong upside BOS with displacement ✔ Entry via refined bullish order block Targets: • 4618 – 4620 — first reaction • 4670 — internal liquidity • 4700+ — continuation if expansion resumes ⚠️ Risk Notes • Premium zones are liquidity traps • Expect fake breaks during news volatility • No entry without MSS + BOS confirmation • Reduce position size near extremes 📍 Summary Gold remains bullish by structure, but today is about execution, not prediction: • 4618 – 4620 may offer a Smart Money distribution short • 4578 – 4576 is the key discount zone for long reloads
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Anna_Laurent
XAUUSD | 15M | Channel Resistance Rejection – Short SetupGold price is trading inside a well-defined ascending channel. Price has now reached the upper channel resistance, aligning with a previous intraday high / supply zone, where selling pressure is visible. A rejection from this area suggests a potential short-term bearish move, with price likely to rotate back toward the mid / lower channel support. Technical Structure Overall structure: Ascending channel Entry zone: Upper channel resistance Confirmation: Rejection wicks + loss of momentum Bias: Short / Pullback trade Trade Idea Sell near resistance after confirmation Stop-loss above channel high Targets toward channel support / demand area This setup is based purely on price action and market structure. Wait for proper confirmation before entering. ⚠️ Not financial advice. Manage risk accordingly.
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by Scalper_San
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Gold oscillates between 4690 supply and 4576 demand.🟡 XAUUSD – Intraday Smart Money Plan | by Ryan_TitanTrader (14/01) 📈 Market Context Gold remains structurally bullish after printing fresh ATH territory, but price action has clearly slowed into rotation. With markets reacting to today’s hot drivers — U.S. inflation expectations, USD volatility, and shifting Treasury yields — Smart Money is no longer chasing upside. Instead, liquidity is being engineered around premium and discount zones. Ahead of key U.S. data and rate-cut speculation, Gold is behaving exactly as expected at extremes: stop hunts, inducement, and controlled rebalancing rather than clean continuation. 🔎 Technical Framework – Smart Money Structure (H1–M15) Current Phase: HTF bullish bias intact, while intraday structure shows corrective rotation after buy-side liquidity was delivered near ATH. Key Idea: Expect distribution from premium supply near ATH, or a deeper pullback into discount demand to reload longs. Structural Notes: • HTF BOS confirms bullish dominance • ATH zone has delivered buy-side liquidity • Price rotating, not expanding impulsively • Internal FVG acting as downside magnet • Discount demand aligns with HTF EMA support 💧 Liquidity Zones & Triggers • 🔴 SELL GOLD 4688 – 4690 | SL 4700 • 🟢 BUY GOLD 4578 – 4576 | SL 4568 🧠 Institutional Flow Expectation Liquidity sweep → MSS / CHoCH → BOS → displacement → OB/FVG retest → expansion 🎯 Execution Rules 🔴 SELL GOLD 4688 – 4690 | SL 4700 Rules: ✔ Price taps premium ATH supply ✔ Buy-side liquidity taken above highs ✔ Bearish MSS / CHoCH on M5–M15 ✔ Clear downside BOS ✔ Entry via bearish FVG or supply OB Targets: • 4635 — internal reaction • 4600 — liquidity pool • Trail aggressively (distribution play) 🟢 BUY GOLD 4578 – 4576 | SL 4568 Rules: ✔ Sweep into discount demand ✔ Confluence with OB + FVG ✔ Bullish MSS / CHoCH on M5–M15 ✔ Strong upside BOS with displacement ✔ Entry via refined bullish OB Targets: • 4620 — first reaction • 4680 — internal liquidity • 4720+ — ATH extension if expansion resumes ⚠️ Risk Notes • ATH zones are liquidity traps • Expect false breaks during news volatility • No entry without MSS + BOS • Reduce size near ATH — range expansion risk 📍 Summary Gold is bullish by structure, but today is about execution, not prediction: • Premium may deliver a Smart Money sell from 4688–4690, or • Discount at 4578–4576 may reload longs for the next ATH push. Let liquidity move first. Let structure confirm second. Smart Money controls — patience pays. ⚡️ 📌 Follow @Ryan_TitanTrader for daily Smart Money gold breakdowns.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Ryan_TitanTrader
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Market Update: Gold The Battle at 4600After an explosive breakout to new all time highs, Gold is currently in a classic breather phase, sustaining its position remarkably well above the previous ATH. We are seeing a high-tight consolidation essentially a Bullish Flag forming on the daily chart. This suggests that the market is merely digesting recent gains and building the necessary energy for the next leg higher. Despite the broader bullish sentiment fueled by recent geopolitical tensions in Iran and the "Powell Probe" investigation into the Fed, the bulls have hit a temporary ceiling. The 4600 level has emerged as the immediate line in the sand. On a daily closing basis, we are seeing consistent rejection here; the price is struggling to print a solid candle body above this psychological milestone. For a high conviction continuation, we need to see a clear daily close above 4600. Once this horizontal resistance is cleared, the structural path opens up toward the Monthly R2 at 4731. On the flip side, the downside remains well protected. The Monthly R1 (4526) area is our primary support zone. As long as we hold above this on a daily close basis, the buy the dip mentality remains the dominant play. The mix of sticky CPI data and safe haven rotation keeps the floor solid, even if the bullish wave continuation requires a bit more patience.
FX:XAUUSDLong
by TheGoldenCircle
Most Probable Move in SilverLong term Silver is bullish with some saturation at top. We can expect slow time based correction or sharp price bases correction (With the help of an economic event). Until then we can ride the sentiment, Silver has turned Bullish on smaller timeframe too, so we can buy on dip until structure turns bearish. Keeping that in mind, I’m sharing 4 most probably path that Silver can take. Our decision will depend on reaction of Silver at these price levels and at our points of interest.
CAPITALCOM:SILVER
by jatinskr
Gold reaches new ATH — Smart Money rotates.🟡 XAUUSD – Intraday Smart Money Plan | by Ryan_TitanTrader (13/01) 📈 Market Context Gold has officially printed a new All-Time High (ATH), confirming higher-timeframe bullish dominance. However, after delivering buy-side liquidity into premium, price action is no longer impulsive. Instead, Smart Money is transitioning into controlled distribution and rotation, engineering liquidity rather than chasing continuation. With price stretched deep into premium and resting above prior structure, today’s environment favors liquidity sweeps, inducement, and mean reversion, not blind breakout trading. Execution must be precise, level-based, and confirmation-driven. 🔎 Technical Framework – Smart Money Structure (H1–M15) Current Phase: HTF bullish structure intact, but intraday corrective rotation active from premium after ATH print. Key Idea: Expect Smart Money to distribute near ATH supply (4630–4632), or rebalance deeply into discount (4492–4490) before the next expansion leg. Structural Notes: • Clear HTF BOS confirms bullish dominance • New ATH delivered buy-side liquidity • Price reacting from premium with corrective characteristics • Internal FVG + liquidity pocket acting as magnet below • Discount OB zone aligns with higher-timeframe demand 💧 Liquidity Zones & Triggers • 🔴 SELL GOLD 4630 – 4632 | SL 4640 • 🟢 BUY GOLD 4492 – 4490 | SL 4482 🧠 Institutional Flow Expectation Liquidity sweep → MSS / CHoCH → BOS → displacement → OB/FVG retest → expansion 🎯 Execution Rules 🔴 SELL GOLD 4630 – 4632 | SL 4640 Rules: ✔ Price taps ATH premium supply ✔ Buy-side liquidity taken above highs ✔ Bearish MSS / CHoCH on M5–M15 ✔ Clear downside BOS confirming distribution ✔ Entry via bearish FVG refill or supply OB Targets: • 4588 — internal reaction • 4560 — FVG mitigation • Trail aggressively (intraday distribution play) 🟢 BUY GOLD 4492 – 4490 | SL 4482 Rules: ✔ Liquidity sweep into discount demand ✔ Confluence with OB + FVG + strong liquidity pool ✔ Bullish MSS / CHoCH on M5–M15 ✔ Strong upside BOS with displacement ✔ Entry via refined bullish OB or FVG mitigation Targets: • 4520 — first reaction • 4580 — internal liquidity • 4630+ — ATH retest if expansion resumes ⚠️ Risk Notes • New ATH zones are liquidity traps by nature • Expect false breakouts and aggressive stop hunts • No trades without MSS + BOS confirmation • Size down near ATH — volatility can expand rapidly 📍 Summary Gold is bullish by structure, but today is about rotation, not continuation: • A reaction at 4630–4632 may deliver a Smart Money sell back into liquidity, or • A sweep into 4492–4490 may reload longs for the next ATH extension. Let liquidity move first. Let structure confirm second. Smart Money engineers — patience profits. ⚡️ 📌 Follow Ryan_TitanTrader for daily Smart Money gold breakdowns.
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by Ryan_TitanTrader
XAUUSD H4 – Correction, then ExpansionXAUUSD H4 – Pullback Then Continuation Using Fibonacci and Key Levels Gold remains in a strong bullish trend on H4, but the current structure suggests the market needs a pullback into liquidity before the next expansion leg. Market View The recent rally has pushed price into premium territory, which often triggers short-term profit-taking. Fibonacci extensions are acting as liquidity magnets: 2.618 is a key reaction zone, while 3.618 is the next expansion target. Main approach: wait for the pullback into support/buy zones, then follow the trend. Key Levels to Watch Near resistance: 4546–4550 (reaction zone / key resistance) Sell reaction zone: 4632–4637 (Fibonacci 2.618, likely to cause volatility) Expansion target: 4707 (Fibonacci 3.618) Buy liquidity zone: 4445–4449 (best buy area in this structure) Strong support: 4408 (critical defensive support) Scenario 1 – Shallow Pullback, Then Push Higher Idea: price pulls back lightly, holds structure, and resumes the uptrend quickly. Preferred pullback zone: 4546–4550 Expectation: move back up toward 4632–4637, and if absorbed, extend toward 4707 Confirmation to watch: H4 candles hold above 4546–4550 with clear buying response (rejection wicks, strong closes, momentum return) Scenario 2 – Deeper Pullback to Sweep Liquidity, Then Strong Rally Idea: price sweeps deeper into the best demand zone before the next major leg. Deep pullback zone: 4445–4449 Expectation: bounce back to 4546–4550 → then push to 4632–4637 → and potentially extend to 4707 Confirmation to watch: strong reaction at 4445–4449 (buyers absorb, structure holds, no clean breakdown) Important Notes 4632–4637 is a sensitive zone where profit-taking and sharp swings can appear before continuation. If price breaks and holds below 4445–4449, shift focus to 4408 to judge whether the bullish structure is still being defended. Conclusion The main trend is still bullish, but the best edge comes from waiting for a pullback and buying at key levels. Focus zones: 4546–4550 (shallow pullback) and 4445–4449 (deep pullback with better R:R). If Fibonacci expansion continues, the next upside target is 4707. If you share the same view, follow me to get the next updates earlier.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by BrianLionCapital
HIND ZINC SHORT TRADE -RISKYTechnical Analysis Parabolic Extension: The stock has seen a massive, nearly vertical rally from the ~400 levels to highs near 670 in a very short span. Such parabolic moves are rarely sustainable without a significant correction or consolidation phase. Rejection at Highs: The price action shows a sharp pullback from the recent high of 661.55, indicating that profit booking is kicking in and buyers are exhausted at these elevated levels. Risk/Reward Ratio: The current setup offers a favorable Risk/Reward ratio for a short position. The stop loss is tight relative to the potential downside move as the stock attempts to revert to the mean. Volume Profile: High volume during the ascent suggests strong participation, but upcoming sessions should be watched for distribution volume (selling pressure) to confirm the top. Trade Setup (Short) Entry Zone: 661 (Looking for rejection near the highs) Stop Loss: 697.40 (Strict SL above recent swing high to protect against a "blow-off top") Target: 564.45 (Targeting the gap fill/retracement to previous structure support) Potential R:R: ~ 1:2.6 ⚠️ Disclaimer: This chart analysis is shared for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial or investment advice. I am not a SEBI registered research analyst. Trading in the stock market involves a high degree of risk. Please consult with a certified financial advisor and perform your own due diligence before making any trading decisions.
NSE:HINDZINCShort
by radHE_Capstone
1
XAUUSD: Bullish Breakout Confirmed? New ATH in Play!As anticipated in our weekly analysis, Gold started the week with a bang, opening with a positive gap and aggressively smashing through the previous All Time High of 4550. We are currently trading in "uncharted territory," and the price action is screaming bullish across all major timeframes. 🔍 Market Context & Drivers The surge isn't just technical; the fundamental backdrop is fueling this "fear trade": Geopolitical Flare-up: Tensions are peaking as the U.S. considers military options in Iran following recent unrest, alongside ongoing frictions in Venezuela. Safe-Haven Inflow: Growing concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence and the U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling on tariffs (expected Wednesday) are pushing investors toward the safety of gold. Dovish Tailwinds: Last Friday's soft NFP data (only 50k jobs added) has cemented expectations for further Fed rate cuts, lowering the opportunity cost for holding Gold. 🛠 Trading Strategy The trend is clearly your friend here. Since we have successfully breached the 4550 barrier, the focus shifts to the Daily Close. The Confirmation: We need a solid Daily candle closing above 4550. This validates the breakout and traps the late sellers. Buy the Dip: If we see a retest of the 4550-4540 area, it’s a high-probability "buy on dip" zone. The Target: Once the breakout is confirmed, our primary objective is the Monthly R2 at 4731, with a secondary long-term target eyeing the 5000 milestone. Immediate Target// 4731 Monthly R2 Pivot & psychological extension. Breakout Zone// 4550 Previous ATH; Must close above this on the Daily to confirm. Primary Support// 4550 - 4540 The "Flip Zone" (Old Resistance becoming New Support). Major Support// 4500 Psychological handle & secondary structural floor.
FX:XAUUSD
by TheGoldenCircle
2
My Entry Setup 4 Before Trade Entry Follow the Step:-(check list) Step 1:- Identify the Trend Step 2:- Bullish Trend Wait for Support Price & Reversal Candlestick(Take Buy) Step 3:- Bearish Trend Wait for Resistance & Reversal Candlestick(Take Sell) Step 4:- Fibonacci retracement confirm Step 5:- Wait for Reversal candlestick My Trading Role:- 1. Don't Lose capital 2. Trade less Earn More Focus On:- 1. Quality Trades 2. Risk Management 3. Self - Discipline RISK WARNING:- All trading involves risk. Only risk capital you're prepared to lose. This video has not given any investment advice, only for educational purposes.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by TradingHelperTeam
Why breakout entries fail (and how I wait for confirmation)Most breakout losses happen because entries are too early. Instead of chasing the breakout, I wait for: 1) A clearly defined range 2) A clean breakout 3) Pullback / acceptance into the range 4) Continuation confirmation This simple framework helps avoid fake moves and improves risk–reward. I later automated this process into a private tool to remove subjectivity, but the logic itself is what matters most. This chart shows one example on XAUUSD using a higher timeframe.
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by harshdeepkaur097
XAUUSD (H1) – Following the bullish channelpatience before continuation ✨ Market structure Gold remains in a well-defined ascending channel on the H1 timeframe. Despite recent intraday pullbacks, the overall structure is still bullish with higher highs and higher lows preserved. Current price action shows consolidation inside the channel rather than any sign of trend reversal. Technical outlook (Lana’s view) Price is rotating around the midline of the rising channel, indicating healthy digestion after the previous impulsive leg. The recent pullback appears to be a controlled correction, likely aimed at collecting buy-side liquidity before the next expansion. Market is still respecting structure and trendline support — no breakdown confirmed so far. Key levels to watch Buy-side focus FVG Buy zone: 4434 – 4437 A clean reaction here could offer a good continuation entry within the trend. Major buy zone: 4400 – 4404 This is the stronger demand area aligned with channel support and previous structure. Sell-side reaction (short-term only) 4512 – 4515 This zone aligns with Fibonacci extension and channel resistance, where short-term profit-taking or reactions may appear. Scenario outlook As long as price holds above the lower channel boundary, bullish continuation remains the primary scenario. A pullback into FVG or the lower buy zone followed by confirmation would favor another push toward channel highs and liquidity above. Only a clean break and acceptance below 4400 would force a reassessment of the bullish bias. Lana’s trading mindset 💛 No chasing price near resistance. Let price come back into value zones inside the channel. Trade reactions, not predictions. Trend is your friend — until structure says otherwise. This analysis reflects a personal technical perspective for educational purposes only. Always manage risk carefully.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Lana_M2
How does today’s gold top compare to the 1980 and 2011 peaks?Gold is not just at a nominal high — it is trading at the highest real (inflation-adjusted) price in modern history. How does today’s gold top compare to the 1980 and 2011 peaks? 1️⃣ GOLD MAJOR TOPS — NOMINAL vs REAL (TODAY’S MONEY) 🔴 1980 GOLD TOP (true panic peak) Nominal price (1980): ~$850/oz Inflation-adjusted to today: ~$3,200–3,400/oz What the world looked like: Double-digit inflation Oil crisis Cold War escalation Dollar confidence collapse Real rates deeply negative Monetary panic Meaning: This was a once-in-a-generation monetary crisis peak. 🟠 2011 GOLD TOP (QE / crisis fear) Nominal price (2011) : ~$1,920/oz Inflation-adjusted to today : ~$2,600–2,700/oz What the world looked like: Global Financial Crisis aftermath QE everywhere Eurozone debt crisis Fear of currency debasement Inflation still relatively controlled Meaning: This was a financial-system fear peak, not a currency collapse. 🟡 TODAY (2025–26) GOLD ~ $4,584 Nominal price : ~$4,584/oz (new high) Inflation-adjusted: $4,584 (today’s dollars by definition) Compared to past real peaks: ~35–45% above the 1980 real peak (~$3,300 mid-range) ~70–75% above the 2011 real peak (~$2,650 mid-range) This is extremely important : today’s gold price is already the highest real gold price in modern history. 2️⃣ TABLE SUMMARY | Gold Peak | Nominal Then | Real Value Today | | 1980 panic | ~$850 | ~$3,200–3,400 | | 2011 QE | ~$1,920 | ~$2,600–2,700 | | Today | ~$4,584 | $4,584 | 3️⃣ WHAT MAKES TODAY DIFFERENT FROM 1980 & 2011 Today: Inflation already happened Debt far higher than 1980 or 2011 Central banks trapped Geopolitical fragmentation De-dollarization pressure Central banks buying gold aggressively Takeaway: Today’s price reflects structural distrust , not just panic. 4️⃣ WHAT A REAL GOLD TOP USUALLY MEANS NEXT Historically, after gold peaks in real terms: Nominal price may still go higher briefly Then: Long consolidation Sharp correction Or years of underperformance vs inflation Gold doesn’t crash like silver — it bleeds purchasing power over time . That’s how tops resolve. Disclaimer: This post is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Readers should conduct their own research or consult a professional before making any financial decisions.
COMEX:GC1!
by marketdetective
XAUUSD (H3) – Liam StrategyTrendline break confirms the uptrend ✅ | Buy the discount, scalp-sell at ATH Quick overview On the H3 chart, the story is clean: price has broken the bearish trendline and held structure after a clear BOS, which keeps the bias bullish for continuation. But the best execution is still the same: no FOMO. I’d rather buy from discount liquidity zones than chase mid-range candles. Key Levels (from your chart) ✅ Buy Zone 1 (re-buy): 4434 – 4437 ✅ Buy Zone 2 (liquidity imbalance): 4340 – 4343 (deep sweep zone) ✅ ATH Sell scalping: 4560 (main profit-taking / reaction sell) Technical read (Liam style) Breaking through the trend confirms uptrend: the trendline break signals buyers are back in control. 4434–4437 is the clean re-entry area: a logical pullback zone with better R:R. If volatility spikes and price hunts liquidity, 4340–4343 is the “best value” area to look for a strong reaction. Trading scenarios ✅ Scenario A (priority): BUY the pullback at 4434–4437 Entry: 4434 – 4437 SL: below 4426 (or below the most recent H1/H3 swing low) TP1: 4485 – 4500 TP2: 4560 (ATH – main target) Logic: Uptrend confirmation is in place — I only want the pullback entry, not a chase. ✅ Scenario B (deep buy): If price sweeps down into 4340–4343 Entry: 4340 – 4343 SL: below 4330 TP: 4434 → 4500 → 4560 Logic: This is the “sweet spot” if the market does a liquidity reset before pushing higher again. ⚠️ Scenario C (scalp only): SELL reaction at ATH 4560 Entry: 4560 (only if we see clear rejection / weakness) SL: above the sweep high TP: 4520 → 4500 (quick scalp) Note: This is a scalp idea at ATH — not a long-term bearish call while the bullish structure is intact. Key notes Avoid entries mid-range. Only execute at 4434–4437 or 4340–4343. Wait for confirmation on M15–H1 (rejection / engulf / MSS). Risk management: 1–2% per idea, scale out into ATH. Are you waiting for the 4434 pullback buy, or hoping for a deeper sweep into 4340 for the cleanest entry? 👀
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by LiamTradingFX
XAUUSD Pullback to Demand Zone @ 4400 - 4390Gold (XAUUSD) faced a strong rejection from the 4500 supply zone, triggering a healthy corrective move. Price is now approaching a key demand area between 4400 – 4390, where buyers are expected to step in. If this support holds, we anticipate a bullish bounce with upside targets at 4425, 4435, and 4450. This zone could offer a high-probability buy setup for short-term to intraday traders, provided bullish confirmation appears. 📌 Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Always manage risk and follow your trading plan. Your feedback drives our content and keeps everyone trading smarter. Let’s make those pips together! 🚀 Happy Trading, – The InvestPro Team
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by InvestPro_India
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