Elliott Wave Analysis XAUUSD – September 18, 2025
Momentum
• D1: Currently, D1 momentum is declining, therefore a downward move is likely to extend over the next 4–5 days.
• H4: Momentum is falling, so today we may see further downside to push momentum into the oversold zone before a potential reversal.
• H1: Momentum is still heading down, suggesting the bearish move is likely to continue.
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Wave Structure
• D1: With momentum turning lower, it is highly probable that wave v black has completed and price has entered a corrective ABC phase. If this is the case, the correction will likely last for at least more than one week.
• H4: A 5-wave structure (1–2–3–4–5) within wave v black has been completed. The current decline could be wave A of the correction. We need to observe closely to confirm whether wave A is done. Note: during corrective phases, trading becomes more difficult; targets beyond 500 pips are rarely achieved as price tends to overlap. Toward the end of corrections, price often compresses and whipsaws both sides, so trade with smaller positions and manage risk carefully.
• H1:
o Scenario 1: Wave 1 of wave (5) black has formed, and the market is now in wave 2. This scenario is invalidated if price breaks below 3626.
o Scenario 2: Wave v black has already completed with a 5-wave structure. Price is now in a larger corrective phase (i–ii–iii–iv–v black on the D1). In this case, the correction will likely last longer than previous waves ii and iv – an important guide to prepare for an extended bearish or sideways phase.
On H1, the current drop is steep and impulsive, likely part of a 5-wave structure. The recovery was capped at the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement, which indicates:
• If this is wave 4 of the decline, price will break below 3649, with wave 5 of A projected toward 3632 → Buy zone.
• If price breaks above the minor high at the 38.2% Fibonacci level, it is more likely wave B of an ABC correction. In that case, the upside targets would be 3677 or 3694 → Sell zones.
⚠️ Note: Once price hits one target, the opposite entry setup will be canceled.
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Trading Plan
Buy Zone:
• Entry: 3633 – 3630
• SL: 3620
• TP: 3649
Sell Zone 1:
• Entry: 3676 – 3679
• SL: 3686
• TP: 3657
Sell Zone 2:
• Entry: 3693 – 3696
• SL: 3703
• TP: 3677
