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XAUUSD – Intraday retracementXAUUSD – Intraday Pullback & Continuation Setup | Lana ✨ Gold is entering a technical correction phase after testing the ATH zone, while the medium-term bullish structure remains intact. Today’s move looks more like a controlled pullback to rebalance liquidity, not a trend reversal. 📉 Current Price Behaviour Price has reacted from the ATH supply zone, forming a short-term lower high. The market is currently testing the rising trendline, which is a key dynamic support in this bullish cycle. As long as price holds above structural support, the broader bias stays bullish. This correction is technically healthy after a strong impulsive leg. 🔑 Key Technical Zones to Watch Sell test / rejection zone: ATH area Short-term sellers are active here, causing the current pullback. Buy zone 1: 4495 – 4498 A former value level and trendline confluence zone, suitable for reaction buys. Buy zone 2: 4442 – 4446 Stronger support and deeper liquidity area if the pullback extends. These zones are where buyers are expected to step back in. 📈 Trading Scenarios Primary scenario: Wait for price to complete the pullback into 4495–4498, then look for bullish confirmation to rejoin the trend. Alternative scenario: If sell pressure increases, the 4442–4446 zone becomes the key level to watch for stronger buy reactions. A clean hold above the trendline keeps the upside structure valid, with ATH retest as the next objective. 🌍 Fundamental Context According to CME FedWatch, the market is pricing in a 95% probability that the Fed keeps interest rates unchanged in January. The probability of a January rate cut remains very low at 5%. Expectations for March also lean toward no change, with rate cuts still uncertain. This reinforces a stable macro backdrop for gold, where pullbacks are more likely to be driven by profit-taking and positioning, rather than a shift in monetary policy. 🧠 Notes This is a pullback within an uptrend, not a bearish reversal. Focus on buying value, not chasing highs. Let price confirm at key zones before entering. ✨ Stay patient, respect the structure, and let the market come to your levels.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Lana_M2
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
XAUUSD – H2 Technical OutlookXAUUSD – H2 Technical Outlook | Lana ✨ Gold continues to trade within a strong bullish structure, and price action is confirming that the market is still respecting the ascending trend channel on the H2 timeframe. 📈 Market Structure & Trend Context The overall trend remains bullish, with higher highs and higher lows clearly intact. Price has successfully flipped the 4445–4450 zone from resistance into support, confirming strong buyer commitment. The impulsive leg toward the current highs suggests we are still in a continuation phase, not a distribution phase. 🔍 Key Technical Zones & Liquidity Buy resistance flip: 4445–4450 This zone has already shown clean reactions and acts as a structural base for further upside. POC Buy zone: 4595–4600 This is a high-volume node where price is likely to rebalance liquidity before the next expansion. Sellside liquidity sits just below current price, making a shallow pullback into value very possible before continuation. 🎯 Bullish Scenarios Primary plan: Look for BUY setups on pullbacks into 4595–4600 (POC) with bullish confirmation. Continuation target: If price accepts above current highs, the next upside objective sits around 4747, where higher-timeframe liquidity is resting. A clean hold above the trendline keeps the bullish thesis valid. 🧠 Notes Avoid chasing price at highs; wait for pullbacks into value and liquidity zones. Trade in alignment with trend + structure, not short-term noise. Patience is key while the market builds liquidity before the next expansion. ✨ Stay disciplined, trade the structure, and let price come to your zone.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Lana_M2
XAUUSD – Uptrend remains intactXAUUSD – The uptrend is still intact; we just need that decisive break. Gold is maintaining a strong bullish momentum within the rising channel, consistently printing higher lows. However, price is now approaching a psychological resistance cluster, so the next move could easily include a sharp shakeout to sweep liquidity before the market commits to direction. Macro context In periods where markets are sensitive to news flow and interest-rate expectations, gold often finds support from safe-haven demand. But when price is trading at elevated levels, the optimal approach remains the same: don’t chase candles — only act when price reaches key technical zones. Technical view (H1) The primary trend remains bullish, with price respecting the rising trendline. The current area sits in a “premium” zone (prone to profit-taking / sharp pullbacks). Two key clusters stand out on the chart: Near psychological resistance: 4630–4640 Next psychological resistance: 4765 (expanded upside target) Key levels Near resistance: 4630–4640 Major resistance: 4760–4765 Support / pivot level: 4540 (previous resistance, now potential support) Deeper support: 4400 (base zone, only relevant if a strong reversal develops) Trading scenarios Scenario 1: Trend BUY (priority) Condition: Price holds above 4630–4640 and continues forming bullish structure. Entry: Buy the pullback at 4605–4615 SL: 4595 TP1: 4685–4700 TP2: 4760–4765 This is the cleanest setup: a mild retracement, then continuation with the trend. Scenario 2: Safer BUY on support retest If price spikes down to sweep liquidity: Entry: Buy 4540–4545 SL: 4528 TP: 4630 → 4685 → 4765 4540 is a key line in the sand — as long as it holds, the uptrend stays strong. Scenario 3: Reaction SELL (short-term only) Only consider sells if there’s clear rejection at resistance: Sell: 4760–4765 SL: 4778 TP: 4685 → 4635 → 4540 Or, if price fails to hold 4630–4640 and closes weak: Sell: 4625–4635 SL: 4650 TP: 4545 Conclusion The dominant trend remains bullish, but price is pressing into psychological resistance — so execution must be “right level, right reaction.” The priority remains buying with the trend, and only selling if there’s a clean rejection at 4765 or a confirmed failure to hold 4630–4640. 👉 If this plan helps, follow LiamTradingFX for daily XAUUSD updates as early as possible.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by LiamTradingFX
XAUUSD (15M) – Liquidity Sweep → Distribution SetupPrice is currently trading inside a clearly defined range. Previous sell-side liquidity has already been swept from the equal lows, triggering a sharp displacement to the upside. This move looks corrective rather than impulsive. Key observations: Upside move is targeting equal highs / range high liquidity. Area near the range high aligns with premium zone + likely supply. Expecting buy-side liquidity grab above highs to trap late longs. Plan & Bias: Allow price to run the highs and complete the liquidity sweep. Watch for bearish shift in market structure (MSS) on lower timeframe near the range high. Look for short entries on retest of supply / FVG after MSS. Target is a range rotation back to sell-side liquidity near the range lows. Narrative: Classic range manipulation. Market clears the downside, entices breakout buyers at the highs, then distributes and reverses. Patience until liquidity is taken, then execution. 📌 Bias remains short after buy-side liquidity is swept.
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by YCGH_Capital
XAUUSD (H1) – Powell Subpoena ImpactXAUUSD (H1) – Powell Subpoena Shock: Gold enters a high-volatility week, trade liquidity zones News that the US Department of Justice has issued a criminal subpoena involving Fed Chair Jerome Powell is an extremely rare type of headline. When the market’s confidence in the Fed and US policy stability gets questioned, gold and silver can surge fast — but the price action often comes with violent two-way swings: a sharp push to grab liquidity, a hard pullback, then the real direction shows. That’s why this week I’m not chasing candles. The best approach is to trade reactions at key liquidity / support-resistance zones and let the market come to your levels. Macro context: why gold is moving differently right now Pressure on the Fed (and its independence) can reprice expectations for rates, which directly hits USD and US yields. If the market starts pricing aggressive cuts, gold tends to stay supported. But if yields whip around, gold can whipsaw too — fast. So instead of predicting the headline outcome, the priority is simple: wait for price to hit clean technical zones. Technical view (H1): uptrend structure holds, but price is trading in “premium” The structure still sits inside an ascending channel. After a strong impulsive leg up, price is consolidating near the top — a common setup before another expansion, but also a zone where liquidity grabs are frequent. Key zones to focus on Sell zone (premium): 4655 – 4660 Buy zone (value): 4413 – 4417 Mid-range resistance (chop zone): around the 45xx area Trading scenarios (Liam style: trade the level) 1) Primary plan: BUY the pullback into value If price retraces into the major value support: Buy: 4413 – 4417 SL: 4403 TP1: 4500 – 4520 TP2: 4655 – 4660 This is the “clean structure” setup: a reset into value, then continuation with the channel. 2) Short-term scalp: SELL the premium reaction If price pushes into the major supply/liquidity zone: Sell (scalp): 4655 – 4660 (only with clear rejection on H1/M15) SL: 4670 TP: 4580 → 4520 This is a reaction sell — a common “profit-taking” area after headline-driven pumps. 3) Continuation setup: BUY after a confirmed hold above mid resistance If price breaks and holds above the mid resistance (45xx area): Look for a pullback after breakout to buy Targets remain towards 4655–4660, then higher along the channel. Conclusion This is a headline-risk week, so the key is no FOMO and no entries in the middle of the range. The two zones that matter most: Buy value: 4413 – 4417 Sell premium (short-term): 4655 – 4660 Which side are you leaning towards — waiting for the dip into 4415 to buy, or hunting a rejection near 4660 to sell? 👉 If this plan helps, follow LiamTradingFX to get the next XAUUSD updates early.
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by LiamTradingFX
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
GBPUSD · 15M · SMC OutlookPrice is trading deep into premium, pressing against a well-defined HTF supply zone. HTF Framework Clear bullish leg already completed. Buy-side liquidity resting above recent highs. Premium zone aligns with prior distribution and weak highs. LTF Structure Momentum is slowing near the highs. Price is consolidating under resistance, hinting at distribution. Minor pullbacks are being absorbed, classic liquidity buildup behavior. Expectation A final push higher to sweep buy-side liquidity. Reaction from supply after the sweep. Strong bearish displacement targeting: Internal range low Prior demand imbalance HTF discount zone below Execution Plan Avoid longs in premium. Wait for: Liquidity sweep above highs Bearish displacement LTF MSS for confirmation Shorts favored post-confirmation. Partial profits at range low, runners into discount.
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by YCGH_Capital
ETERNAL: Early Signs of "U" shaped turnaround‽Technicals: ETERNAL has completed a full markdown phase after distribution near the 345/355 supply zone. the sharp selloff was followed by prolonged sideways move near the lows which clearly signals selling exhaustion rather than continuation. price has been respecting the higher timeframe demand zone around 277/283, and every dip into this area is being absorbed quickly. From SMC perspective, this zone shows accumulation by stronger hands, not retail panic the narrow range candles and repeated rejections from below confirm that liquidity below 277 has already been swept the market is now compressing, preparing for a directional move. The 285/288 zone is the short-term decision level. acceptance above this area indicates a shift from accumulation to early expansion the curved forecast path you’ve drawn makes sense because this is not a momentum breakout scenario but a gradual re-pricing phase after a deep correction. As long as price holds above 277 and continues to build above 288, the bias remains bullish. Any move below 275 would break the demand structure and invalidate the bullish setup. Fundamentals: the stock has gone through expectation reset, not business breakdown. the correction reflects margin pressure and cautious earnings outlook which the market has already priced in during the decline. The key missing driver earlier was earnings visibility and that still remains the deciding factor. the market is currently in wait and watch mode ahead of results this explains why price is basing instead of rallying aggressively. If upcoming results show margin stability, controlled costs, or neutral-to-positive guidance, institutional participation can increase. That would align perfectly with the accumulation seen on charts and fuel the next expansion leg without confirmation, price may still move higher but in a controlled and selective manner. In short, fundamentals support stability first and trend continuation only after confirmation. Levels to Watch Higher timeframe demand zone: 277–283 Bullish bias holds above: 288 First upside objective: 303 Major structure level: 323 Supply zone: 343 Extended liquidity target: 377 Invalidation level: Below 275 Technically, sellers are done. Structurally, accumulation is in place. Fundamentally, the business is stabilizing, not failing. Above 288, the chart supports your bullish roadmap step by step toward higher liquidity zones. This is a structured recovery setup, not a hype-driven rally. Like, comment your thoughts, share this post Explore more stock ideas on the right hand side! Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a buy/sell recommendation.
NSE:ETERNAL
by iVishalPal
USDCHF – M15 | Sell-Side Sweep → Reactive Bounce Price engineered a clean sell-side liquidity run, flushing range lows with displacement. The reaction that followed is corrective, not impulsive. What we’re seeing now is relief buying into discount, not a trend reversal. Current bounce is unfolding inside prior inefficiency / mitigation, with structure still bearish on the execution timeframe. Market Read Range distribution → sharp sell-side sweep Bounce = mitigation of bearish orderflow No bullish displacement, only overlap Execution Bias Shorts favored on retracement into the marked supply / imbalance Invalidation only on strong M15 acceptance above the green high Targets Recent sell-side lows Extension into external liquidity below Deeper discount if momentum expands
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by YCGH_Capital
BTCUSD – 1H | Liquidity Run → Distribution →Mean Reversion ScenePrice delivered an impulsive expansion into premium after sweeping internal liquidity from the range lows. That move was displacement, not acceptance. We are now stalling at a prior H1 supply / EQH zone near the range high. Structure here is weak: wicks, overlap, and loss of momentum hint at distribution rather than continuation. Narrative Liquidity taken above recent highs Price taps premium supply Expect a lower high / range failure Smart money likely reallocating shorts Execution Bias Shorts favored below the blue level Invalidation only on clean H1 acceptance above supply Downside Targets Range mid → internal liquidity Range lows External sell-side resting near deep discount zone Until price shows acceptance above supply, this remains a sell-the-rally environment. Expansion up was the trap. Mean reversion is the play.
KRAKEN:BTCUSDShort
by YCGH_Capital
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BTCUSDT – London Session Long (Intraday)BTC is holding above a key intraday demand zone after a sharp sell-off, followed by a strong reaction and higher low. Price is consolidating, and the London session often provides expansion from such structures. Trade Plan 🔺 Entry Zone: 92,500 – 92,650 🛑 Stop Loss: 91,750 (below demand) 🎯 Targets: • TP1: 93,200 • TP2: 94,000 Entry Confirmation 15m close above 92,600 (preferred) OR 5m break & retest holding above the entry zone Invalidation 15m close below 92,300 📌 Trade management: partials at TP1, trail rest toward TP2. ⚠️ Not financial advice. Trade responsibly.
COINBASE:BTCUSDLong
by ProfitPrism
EURUSD – 15M | Liquidity Sweep → Demand Reaction →Mean ReversionPrice delivered a clean sell-side liquidity sweep into a higher-timeframe demand zone. Displacement down exhausted, followed by acceptance and stabilization inside value. Current structure suggests: Sell-side taken ✔️ Price reacting from HTF demand ✔️ Expectation: mean reversion toward premium / EQ highs Plan: Longs favored only after confirmation on LTF Ideal entry: sweep + reclaim of intraday lows Targets aligned toward prior supply / liquidity resting above Invalidation: clean breakdown and acceptance below demand Bias stays bullish as long as demand holds.
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by YCGH_Capital
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Gold pauses; rotation, not continuation.🟡 XAUUSD – Intraday Smart Money Plan | by Ryan_TitanTrader (07/01) 📈 Market Context Gold remains structurally bullish on higher timeframes, following a strong impulsive expansion that delivered price deep into premium. However, recent price action signals a transition from expansion into distribution, with Smart Money beginning to engineer corrective rotations rather than chasing continuation. As the market digests USD flows, U.S. yield sensitivity, and positioning ahead of upcoming U.S. data, Gold is currently rotating between internal liquidity zones. This environment typically favors liquidity sweeps, inducement, and mean reversion, rather than clean directional breakouts. Today’s session is best approached with level-based execution, patience, and confirmation — not prediction. 🔎 Technical Framework – Smart Money Structure (1H) Current Phase: HTF bullish structure with an active intraday corrective leg from premium. Key Idea: Expect Smart Money to react at internal supply (4428–4430) for short-term distribution, or at discount demand (4412–4410) for re-accumulation before the next leg. Structural Notes: • HTF bullish structure remains intact • Clear BOS printed during the upside expansion • Price rejected from premium and is rotating lower • Internal supply at 4428–4430 acts as sell-sensitive zone • Demand at 4412–4410 aligns with OB + EMA support + liquidity pocket 💧 Liquidity Zones & Triggers • 🟢 BUY GOLD 4412 – 4410 | SL 4402 • 🔴 SELL SCALP 4428 – 4430 | SL 4438 🧠 Institutional Flow Expectation Liquidity sweep → MSS / CHoCH → BOS → displacement → OB/FVG retest → expansion 🎯 Execution Rules 🟢 BUY GOLD 4412 – 4410 | SL 4402 Rules: ✔ Liquidity sweep into discount demand ✔ Bullish MSS / CHoCH on M5–M15 ✔ Strong upside BOS with displacement ✔ Entry via refined bullish OB or FVG mitigation Targets: • 4425 — initial reaction • 4435 — internal liquidity • 4480–4500 — premium retest if momentum expands 🔴 SELL SCALP 4428 – 4430 | SL 4438 Rules: ✔ Price taps internal supply / EMA resistance ✔ Bearish MSS / CHoCH on lower timeframe ✔ Clear downside BOS confirming distribution ✔ Entry via bearish FVG refill or supply OB Targets: • 4418 — first imbalance • 4410 — demand interaction • Trail aggressively (scalp setup) ⚠️ Risk Notes • Premium zones favor stop hunts and fake continuations • Volatility may expand during U.S. session • No entries without MSS + BOS confirmation • Scalp sells require strict risk control 📍 Summary Gold remains structurally bullish, but today’s edge lies in Smart Money’s intraday rotation: • A sweep into 4412–4410 may reload longs toward premium, or • A reaction at 4428–4430 offers a controlled scalp sell back into demand. Let liquidity move first. Let structure confirm second. Smart Money engineers — patience profits. ⚡️ 📌 Follow Ryan_TitanTrader for daily Smart Money gold breakdowns.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Ryan_TitanTrader
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XAUUSD Smart Money Levels: Demand 4325, Supply 4494🟡 XAUUSD – Intraday Smart Money Plan | by Ryan_TitanTrader (05/01) 📈 Market Context Gold remains structurally bullish on higher timeframes, but current price action reflects a premium-side liquidity operation rather than clean continuation. After a strong upside leg, price is now rotating inside premium where Smart Money typically distributes positions before initiating corrective delivery. Today’s focus revolves around USD strength, U.S. yield sensitivity, and ongoing Fed rate path speculation, with traders positioning ahead of upcoming U.S. macro releases and Fed commentary. As real yields fluctuate and risk sentiment remains fragile, Gold continues to attract safe-haven flows — but not without engineered pullbacks. This environment favors liquidity sweeps, false continuation, and inducement above highs, rather than impulsive breakout buying. 🔎 Technical Framework – Smart Money Structure (1H) Current Phase: Higher-timeframe bullish structure with an active short-term corrective leg from premium. Key Idea: Expect Smart Money interaction either at internal supply (4492–4494) for distribution, or HTF demand (4327–4325) for re-accumulation before the next expansion. Structural Notes: • HTF bullish structure remains valid • Recent CHoCH confirms corrective rotation • Buy-side liquidity above highs has been partially tapped • Supply cluster at 4492–4494 acts as distribution zone • Demand zone at 4327–4325 aligns with OB + liquidity pool 💧 Liquidity Zones & Triggers • 🟢 BUY GOLD 4327 – 4325 | SL 4317 • 🔴 SELL GOLD 4492 – 4494 | SL 4500 🧠 Institutional Flow Expectation Liquidity sweep → MSS / CHoCH → BOS → displacement → OB/FVG retest → expansion 🎯 Execution Rules 🟢 BUY GOLD 4327 – 4325 | SL 4317 Rules: ✔ Liquidity sweep into HTF demand ✔ Bullish MSS / CHoCH confirmation on M5–M30 ✔ Strong upside BOS with impulsive candles ✔ Entry via refined bullish OB or FVG mitigation Targets: • 4390 — initial displacement • 4450 — internal liquidity • 4490+ — premium retest if USD weakens 🔴 SELL GOLD 4492 – 4494 | SL 4500 Rules: ✔ Reaction into premium supply zone ✔ Bearish MSS / CHoCH on lower timeframe ✔ Clear downside BOS confirming distribution ✔ Entry via bearish FVG refill or supply OB Targets: • 4455 — first imbalance fill • 4395 — internal discount • 4327 — HTF demand sweep ⚠️ Risk Notes • Premium zones favor fake breakouts and stop hunts • Volatility may spike around U.S. data and Fed remarks • No entries without MSS + BOS confirmation • Stops often triggered before real displacement 📍 Summary Gold remains structurally bullish, but today’s edge lies in trading Smart Money’s range: • A sweep into 4327–4325 may reload longs toward 4450–4490, or • A reaction at 4492–4494 offers a sell opportunity back into discount. Let liquidity move first. Let structure confirm second. Smart Money engineers — patience profits. ⚡️ 📌 Follow Ryan_TitanTrader for daily Smart Money gold breakdowns.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Ryan_TitanTrader
XAUUSD Smart Money Levels: Demand 4312, Supply 4436XAUUSD – Intraday Smart Money Plan | by Ryan_TitanTrader (05/01) Market Context Gold remains structurally bullish on higher timeframes, yet short-term price action shows pullback pressure after premium liquidity was elected near 4440. As markets brace for ongoing USD direction from macro catalysts (Fed commentary, U.S. jobs data, Treasury yields), institutional participation is oscillating between liquidity hunts and controlled re-accumulation. Global risk sentiment and safe-haven bids are intensifying as traders weigh inflation trajectory with central bank pivot expectations — leading Gold to exhibit rotational distribution behavior rather than clean continuation. Controlled swings and sweep-driven moves dominate price progression. This environment favors engineered liquidity access and inducement, not blind breakout chasing. Technical Framework – Smart Money Structure (1H) Current Phase: Higher-timeframe bullish bias with short-term corrective displacement. Key Idea: Expect structural engagement near HTF demand (~4312–4314) or internal supply liquidity (~4434–4436) before meaningful displacement sequences. Structural Notes: • HTF bullish structure remains intact • Recent CHoCH confirms corrective leg • Buy-side liquidity above recent highs is targeted • Supply cluster near 4436 acts as engineered lure • Demand confluence aligns with institutional accumulation Liquidity Zones & Triggers • BUY GOLD 4314 – 4312 | SL 4304 • SELL GOLD 4434 – 4436 | SL 4444 Institutional Flow Expectation Liquidity sweep → MSS / CHoCH → BOS → displacement → internal supply retest → expansion Execution Rules BUY GOLD 4314 – 4312 | SL 4304 Rules: ✔ Liquidity sweep into HTF demand ✔ Bullish MSS / CHoCH confirmation on M5–M30 ✔ Clear upside BOS with impulse candles ✔ Entry via refined demand OB or FVG fill Targets: • 4370 — initial displacement • 4410 — internal supply test • 4440+ — extended run if USD weakens SELL GOLD 4434 – 4436 | SL 4444 Rules: ✔ Reaction into internal supply cluster ✔ Bearish MSS / CHoCH confluence ✔ Downside BOS with momentum shift ✔ Entry via bearish FVG refill or supply OB Targets: • 4390 — first discount zone • 4350 — deeper pullback • 4314 — HTF demand scan Risk Notes • False breaks favored near thin Asian session volume • Macro catalysts (U.S. data, Fed speakers) may spike volatility • Avoid entries without MSS + BOS confirmations • Stops triggered by engineered liquidity hunts Summary Gold remains structurally bullish, but today’s edge lies in disciplined entries and liquidity awareness: • A sweep into 4312–4314 may reload longs with targets up to 4410–4440, or • A reaction near 4434–4436 provides a fade opportunity back into discount. Let liquidity initiate the move. Let structure confirm. Smart Money sets traps — retail chases them. Follow Ryan_TitanTrader for daily Smart Money gold breakdowns.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Ryan_TitanTrader
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Smart Money reloading Gold after liquidity sweep?🟡 XAUUSD – Intraday Smart Money Plan | by Ryan_TitanTrader (30/12) 📈 Market Context Gold remains structurally supported on higher timeframes, but current price action reflects controlled volatility and liquidity engineering rather than trend continuation. With markets reacting to fresh U.S. data expectations, USD yield fluctuations, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, Gold continues to attract safe-haven interest — yet extended intraday ranges suggest Smart Money is actively positioning rather than chasing price. Recent headlines around Fed rate path uncertainty and mixed U.S. macro signals keep Gold bid on pullbacks, while thinning liquidity into the year-end session increases the likelihood of stop hunts and engineered traps on both sides of the range. Smart Money behavior favors drawing liquidity first, confirming structure later — not clean breakouts. 🔎 Technical Framework – Smart Money Structure (1H) Current Phase: HTF bullish structure with short-term corrective compression Key Idea: Expect liquidity interaction at discount (4320–4318) or reaction from internal supply (4465–4467) before any sustained displacement. Structural Notes: HTF bullish BOS remains valid Prior CHoCH triggered a corrective leg Price is compressing under bearish trendline Discount zone aligns with potential accumulation Buy-side liquidity rests above internal highs Sell-side liquidity recently probed and absorbed 💧 Liquidity Zones & Triggers • 🟢 BUY GOLD 4320 – 4318 | SL 4310 • 🔴 SELL GOLD 4465 – 4467 | SL 4475 🧠 Institutional Flow Expectation Liquidity sweep → MSS / CHoCH → BOS → displacement → FVG / OB retest → expansion 🎯 Execution Rules 🟢 BUY GOLD 4320 – 4318 | SL 4310 Rules: ✔ Liquidity grab into discount zone ✔ Bullish MSS / CHoCH on M5–M15 ✔ Clear upside BOS with impulsive displacement ✔ Entry via bullish FVG fill or refined demand OB Targets: 4360 4400 4465 – extension if USD weakens and risk sentiment deteriorates 🔴 SELL GOLD 4465 – 4467 | SL 4475 Rules: ✔ Reaction into internal supply / premium imbalance ✔ Bearish MSS / CHoCH on LTF ✔ Downside BOS with momentum shift ✔ Entry via bearish FVG refill or supply OB Targets: 4430 4385 4320 – extension if USD strengthens or yields rise ⚠️ Risk Notes Compression favors false breakouts No execution without MSS + BOS confirmation Expect volatility during U.S. session Reduce risk around USD yield spikes or Fed-related headlines Thin liquidity amplifies stop hunts 📍 Summary Gold remains bullish by structure, but today’s edge lies in patience, not prediction. Smart Money is likely to engineer liquidity before committing: • A sweep into 4320–4318 may reload longs toward 4400–4465, or • A reaction near 4465–4467 could fade price back into discount. Let liquidity move first. Let structure confirm. Smart Money waits — retail reacts. ⚡️ 📌 Follow @Ryan_TitanTrader for daily Smart Money gold breakdowns.
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by Ryan_TitanTrader
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XAUUSD: Buy the dip or break to 4,587? MMF strategyXAUUSD (2H) – MMF Intraday Outlook Market Context Gold remains in a bullish continuation phase after breaking out of the prior accumulation range. Current price action shows a healthy pullback / rebalancing inside an ascending channel — a typical behavior before the next expansion leg, not a reversal signal. Structure & SMC Strong bullish impulse → range formation for liquidity reset. 4,485.981 acts as a key Demand / Bullish OB, where buyers previously stepped in. Liquidity and upside objective are resting near 4,587.447. Key Levels BUY Zone (Demand / OB): 4,486 Mid-range / Pivot: ~4,533 Upside Liquidity Target: 4,587 Trading Plan – MMF Style Primary Scenario – Trend-Following BUY (Preferred) If price pulls back into 4,486 and shows acceptance (wick rejection / bullish close), Then look for BUY continuation: TP1: range high / intraday resistance TP2: 4,587 Invalidation: clean 2H close below 4,486 → stand aside and reassess structure. Alternative Scenario – Break & Retest BUY If price holds above balance and breaks higher with strong displacement, Then wait for a break–retest to join continuation toward 4,587. Avoid chasing price in the middle of the range. Macro Backdrop Ongoing dovish Fed expectations and softer yields continue to support gold. End-of-month liquidity can cause sharp swings → patience and level-based execution are key. Summary Short-term bias remains bullish as long as 4,486 holds. MMF focus today: buy pullbacks into demand, target 4,587 liquidity.
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by MMFlowTrading
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Gold 1H – Smart Money Traps Near 4540–4450 Range🟡 XAUUSD – Intraday Smart Money Plan | by Ryan_TitanTrader (23/12) 📈 Market Context Gold remains structurally bullish on the higher timeframes, but price is now trading inside a compression zone after a clear impulsive expansion. With year-end liquidity thinning and traders positioning ahead of fresh Fed rate expectations and USD yield fluctuations, Gold is vulnerable to liquidity manipulation rather than clean continuation. Recent USD softness and mixed macro headlines keep Gold supported, yet extended pricing near highs increases the probability of stop hunts on both sides before the next decisive move. Smart Money behavior here favors range engineering — drawing in breakout traders above highs and shaking out impatient long positions below key demand — before revealing true intent. 🔎 Technical Framework – Smart Money Structure (1H) Current Phase: Bullish HTF structure with short-term distribution Key Idea: Expect liquidity interaction at premium (4540–4542) or discount (4450–4448) before displacement Structural Notes: • Higher-timeframe bullish BOS remains intact • Recent CHoCH signals short-term distribution risk • Price is trading in premium, extended from equilibrium • Clear impulsive leg left unmitigated inefficiencies below • A defined scalping range has formed between premium and discount • Liquidity rests clearly above 4540 and below 4450 Liquidity Zones & Triggers: • 🔴 SELL GOLD 4540 – 4542 | SL 4560 • 🟢 BUY GOLD 4450 – 4448 | SL 4440 🧠 Institutional Flow Expectation: Liquidity sweep → MSS / CHoCH → BOS → displacement → FVG / OB retest → expansion 🎯 Execution Rules (matching your exact zones) 🔴 SELL GOLD 4540 – 4542 | SL 4560 Rules: ✔ Sweep above premium buy-side liquidity ✔ Bearish MSS / CHoCH on M5–M15 ✔ Clear downside BOS with impulsive displacement ✔ Entry via bearish FVG refill or refined supply OB Targets: 1. 4510 2. 4485 3. 4450 – extension if USD strengthens or yields push higher 🟢 BUY GOLD 4450 – 4448 | SL 4440 Rules: ✔ Liquidity grab into discount and prior demand ✔ Bullish MSS / CHoCH confirms demand control ✔ Upside BOS with strong bullish displacement ✔ Entry via bullish FGV fill or demand OB retest Targets: 1. 4480 2. 4510 3. 4540 – extension if USD weakens and bullish flow resumes ⚠️ Risk Notes • Premium trading increases fake breakout probability • No entry without MSS + BOS confirmation • Expect volatility during U.S. session and thin year-end liquidity • Reduce risk around Fed-driven or USD yield headlines 📍 Summary Gold is still bullish by structure, but current price action signals liquidity games inside a defined range. Smart Money is likely to engineer stops before expansion: • A sweep above 4540 may fade back toward 4485–4450, or • A liquidity grab near 4450 could reload long positions toward 4510–4540+ Let price show intent — Smart Money waits, retail reacts. ⚡️ 📌 Follow @Ryan_TitanTrader for daily Smart Money gold breakdowns.
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by Ryan_TitanTrader
XAUUSD – 3H Technical AnalysisXAUUSD – 3H Technical Analysis ✅ Lana is waiting for a pullback to enter safer BUY positions 💛 Trend: Strong bullish trend, continuously printing new highs Timeframe: 3H Current status: Price is moving vertically with no meaningful correction so far Strategy: Do not chase price. Wait for a pullback into liquidity zones to look for BUY setups. Market Context During today’s Asian session, gold surged aggressively and moved close to the 4,500 level — a price area never seen before. The rally has been extremely steep, with almost no pauses or minor pullbacks, clearly showing that buying pressure is dominating the market. From a fundamental perspective, expectations of a continued dovish stance from the Fed are weakening the USD. At the same time, escalating geopolitical tensions are strengthening gold’s role as a safe-haven asset. The clean breakout above 4,375–4,380, followed by 4,400, has attracted additional momentum-driven and speculative flows into the bullish trend. 3H Technical Outlook On the 3H timeframe, the bullish market structure remains very clear, and price continues to respect the rising channel. However, after such an extended and sharp move, entering trades at elevated levels becomes increasingly risky. From Lana’s perspective, during phases like this, patience is far more important than chasing the market. Waiting for a proper pullback offers better risk-to-reward opportunities. If buying pressure remains strong after a consolidation or corrective phase, higher upside targets around 4,580 are entirely possible. Key Price Zones Lana Is Watching 🔹 Near-term BUY zone – Liquidity area Buy around: 4,415 This is the nearest liquidity zone where price may return to “reload” before continuing higher. Lana will closely monitor price reaction and structure at this level. 🔹 Longer-term BUY zone – Deeper correction Long-term Buy: 4,38x If the market delivers a clearer and deeper pullback, this zone becomes a higher-probability area for safer medium-term BUY opportunities. Trading Notes Avoid chasing price during periods of excessive volatility Only enter trades when lower timeframes form a clear structure in line with Dow Theory Reduce position size and prioritise risk management during highly euphoric market conditions 📌 Follow Lana as we analyse XAUUSD together on a daily basis.
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by Lana_M2
XAUUSD (H1) – Liquidity-Based Trading XAUUSD (H1) – Liquidity-Based Trading Price has broken the channel, but buying momentum is weakening – waiting for a pullback to the trendline for entries Today’s Strategy Summary Gold has broken out of its price channel, but the key point is that buying pressure is fading after the strong acceleration. With the market approaching the holiday period and liquidity thinning, the focus is on trading at the right liquidity zones rather than chasing price or FOMO. Plan: Look for Buy opportunities on pullbacks into the trendline / old channel Look for Sell reactions at the Fibonacci liquidity zone 4474–4478 1) Key Levels Today (from the chart) ✅ BUY zones (liquidity pullback) Buy Zone 1: 4379 – 4382 SL: 4373 Buy Zone 2: 4361 – 4358 SL: 4353 These are clean liquidity areas to wait for price to retrace into – true liquidity-based trading: let price come back to reaction zones, do not chase highs. ✅ SELL zone (Fibonacci liquidity) Sell zone: 4474 – 4478 SL: 4482 This is a premium + liquidity area. If price reaches this zone and fails to hold, the probability of profit-taking or a short-term reversal is high. 2) Main Scenario: Wait for a Pullback to the Channel/Trendline to Buy After a breakout, the market often retests the old trendline or channel to confirm genuine buying strength. As buying momentum is weakening, the likelihood of choppy moves and liquidity sweeps is high. Patience is key – wait for 4379–4382, or a deeper pullback into 4361–4358. Expected targets (scalp / short swing): Capture 8–15 USD moves depending on volatility, taking partial profits as price reacts according to plan. 3) Alternative Scenario: Sell Reaction at 4474–4478 If price continues to push higher into the Fibonacci zone, priority is to Sell on reaction rather than chasing Buy entries. Only sell if there are signs of loss of momentum (long wicks, rejection, failure to close strongly above the zone). 4) News & Market Context: Thin Liquidity = Easy Sweeps With the market nearing the holiday period, liquidity is weak, increasing the chances of spikes and stop-hunts. Political and economic developments related to policy and tax matters are influencing corporate positioning, but at this stage, price is more likely to react to short-term capital flows rather than a sustainable trend. Conclusion: Today’s focus is “right zone – strict discipline”, avoiding mid-range entries and emotional trades. 5) Risk Management Risk per trade: maximum 1–2% Avoid trading when spreads widen or candles spike abnormally Which scenario do you lean towards today? A pullback to 4379 / 4361 for Buy, or a push to 4474–4478 for a Sell reaction?
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by LiamTradingFX
XAUUSD – Lana prioritises Buy on pullbacksXAUUSD – Lana prioritises Buy on pullbacks 💛 Uptrend confirmed: Lana prioritises Buy on pullbacks 💛 Quick Summary Trend: Strong bullish, no clear signs of correction Status: New ATH has been established Timeframe: H1 Strategy: Focus on Buy setups, waiting for pullbacks into liquidity zones Market Outlook Gold is maintaining a very strong bullish momentum and continues to print new highs. When drawing the price channel, price is currently testing the upper boundary, suggesting a potential minor reaction or a short-term pullback before the uptrend resumes. The next Fibonacci target is around 4414, which may act as a short-term technical reaction zone. However, the primary trend remains bullish. Technical Perspective After a strong breakout, the market often revisits liquidity or value areas before continuing higher. Lana does not chase price at elevated levels; instead, she prefers waiting for technical pullbacks to enter trades in line with the dominant trend. Preferred Buy Trading Plan Buy Scenario 1 – Near-term liquidity zone Buy: 4371 – 4374 SL: 4165 This zone contains strong liquidity and is suitable for looking for bullish continuation if price pulls back slightly. Buy Scenario 2 – Deeper pullback zone Buy zone: 4342 – 4339 SL: 4330 If the market corrects more deeply under year-end liquidity conditions, this is Lana’s preferred zone to look for a safer entry. Fundamental View Spot gold has surpassed the 4,400 USD/oz level for the first time, recording a gain of nearly 68% for the year. The bullish momentum is not limited to gold but has also spread to silver and platinum, supported by: Expectations of further Fed rate cuts Strong inflows into ETF funds Net buying by central banks Escalating geopolitical tensions The year 2025 is closing with a very impressive picture for the precious metals sector. Lana’s Notes 🌿 Strong uptrend → prioritise Buy on pullbacks, avoid FOMO Always set clear stop-loss levels and reduce position size during high volatility If price does not return to the planned zones, Lana is comfortable staying on the sidelines
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by Lana_M2
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Gold 1H – CPI Ambiguity Sets Liquidity Traps Near 4400🟡 XAUUSD – Intraday Smart Money Plan | by Ryan_TitanTrader (22/12) 📈 Market Context Gold is trading near the upper boundary of a well-defined bullish channel as markets react to renewed uncertainty surrounding U.S. inflation data and the Fed’s policy outlook. Recent CPI-related commentary has reignited debate over whether inflation is cooling fast enough to justify near-term easing, keeping USD flows unstable and risk sentiment mixed. This macro backdrop favors liquidity engineering over clean continuation, with Smart Money likely targeting both premium and discount extremes to induce breakout traders before the next directional expansion. 🔎 Technical Framework – Smart Money Structure (1H) Current Phase: Bullish structure approaching premium exhaustion Key Idea: Expect liquidity interaction at 4400–4402 (premium) or 4340–4338 (discount) before meaningful displacement Structural Notes: • Higher-timeframe bullish BOS remains valid • Price is pressing into buy-side liquidity near channel highs • Clear impulsive leg up created an unmitigated FVG above 4370 • Rising structure shows signs of short-term distribution, not confirmed reversal • Liquidity rests clearly above 4400 and below 4340 Liquidity Zones & Triggers: • 🔴 SELL GOLD 4400 – 4402 | SL 4410 • 🟢 BUY GOLD 4340 – 4338 | SL 4330 🧠 Institutional Flow Expectation: Liquidity sweep → MSS / CHoCH → BOS → displacement → FVG / OB retest → expansion 🎯 Execution Rules (matching your exact zones) 🔴 SELL GOLD 4400 – 4402 | SL 4410 Rules: ✔ Sweep above psychological 4400 buy-side liquidity ✔ Bearish MSS / CHoCH on M5–M15 ✔ Clear downside BOS with impulsive displacement ✔ Entry via bearish FVG refill or refined supply OB Targets: 1. 4370 2. 4350 3. 4340 – extension if USD strengthens on CPI reassessment 🟢 BUY GOLD 4340 – 4338 | SL 4330 Rules: ✔ Liquidity grab into discount and channel support ✔ Bullish MSS / CHoCH confirms demand control ✔ Upside BOS with strong bullish displacement ✔ Entry via bullish FVG fill or demand OB retest Targets: 1. 4360 2. 4385 3. 4400 – extension if USD weakens amid CPI doubt ⚠️ Risk Notes • CPI-driven uncertainty increases fake breakouts • No entry without MSS + BOS confirmation • Expect volatility during U.S. session • Reduce risk around unexpected Fed or inflation headlines 📍 Summary Gold is trading at a decisive premium within a bullish structure, but CPI ambiguity keeps conviction fragile. Smart Money is likely to engineer liquidity at the extremes before committing: • A sweep above 4400 may fade toward 4350–4340, or • A liquidity grab near 4340 could reload bullish flow toward 4385–4400+ Let structure confirm — Smart Money reacts, retail anticipates. ⚡️ 📌 Follow @Ryan_TitanTrader for daily Smart Money gold breakdowns.
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by Ryan_TitanTrader