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XAUUSD – Gold Bounces Slightly, But Sellers Still Control The XAUUSD – Gold Bounces Slightly, But Sellers Still Control The Channel
Gold is trying to bounce from the lower area, but the bigger structure is still heavy.
Price is currently trading around 3,996 after reacting near the recent low. The small recovery shows that buyers are trying to defend the lower zone, but gold is still moving inside a clear descending channel.
For now, this looks more like a technical bounce than a confirmed bullish reversal.
FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS
Gold is receiving some short-term buying in the Asian session, but the broader background still leans cautious.
Higher oil prices and renewed geopolitical tension may increase inflation concerns. This can support expectations that the Fed keeps rates higher for longer, which is usually a headwind for non-yielding assets like gold.
So even if gold rebounds, upside may remain limited unless buyers can break key resistance with strength.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – SMC + MARKET STRUCTURE
From an SMC perspective, gold remains inside a descending channel. Price has been forming lower highs, and each recovery attempt has been limited by resistance.
The key sell reaction zone is around 4,022. This area was previous support and may now act as resistance if gold retests it.
Below current price, the day low around 3,969 is the next important level. If gold breaks this area, sellers may continue pushing price toward the lower liquidity zone around 3,943.
The chart is simple: as long as price stays below 4,022, sellers still have control. A clean reclaim above 4,022 would weaken the immediate bearish view.
KEY PRICE ZONES
Current price: 3,996
Sell zone support: 4,022
Day low: 3,969
Buy scalping / liquidity zone: 3,943
Lower channel target: 3,880 – 3,900
Bearish below: 3,969
Invalidation for sell view: Above 4,022
TRADING SCENARIOS
Sell Scenario
Sell Zone: Around 4,022
Entry: Bearish rejection, failed reclaim, or lower-timeframe CHoCH
SL: Above 4,022 or nearest swing high
TP1: 3,969
TP2: 3,943
TP3: Lower channel area if momentum expands
Breakdown Sell
Below 3,969 after confirmation → Target 3,943 first
Buy Scenario
Buy is not the priority while gold stays inside the descending channel.
Buy Zone: Around 3,943 only if strong reaction appears
Entry: Liquidity sweep, bullish rejection, or CHoCH
TP1: 3,969
TP2: 3,996
Invalidation: If price breaks and holds below 3,943, the buy reaction becomes weaker.
MY VIEW
Gold is bouncing slightly, but the trend has not changed.
The chart still belongs to sellers while price remains below 4,022 and inside the descending channel. A short-term bounce can happen from the lower zone, but without a strong reclaim, the bearish structure remains active.
For me, 4,022 is the key reaction level.
If gold rejects from this area, the next downside path toward 3,969 and 3,943 remains open.
Gold is trying to recover — but sellers still have the stronger structure.
Do you think gold can reclaim 4,022, or will sellers push price back toward 3,943?
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EURUSD — Bullish Channel Retest Setup
Fundamental Analysis
EURUSD is still reacting to USD momentum and upcoming macro data. For now, the short-term structure remains positive while price continues to respect the rising channel.
Technical Analysis
On the 2H chart, EURUSD is trading around 1.1437 and holding inside a clear bullish channel. The key buy zone is around 1.1415 - 1.1420, where the 0.382 Fibonacci area, FVG support, and lower channel reaction align. If price holds this value zone, buyers may push EURUSD back toward 1.1487, then the resistance and Fibonacci target around 1.1519 - 1.1526.
Important Key Levels
Current price: 1.1437
Main buy zone: 1.1415 - 1.1420
Short-term support: 1.1403
Liquidity area: 1.1487
FVG resistance: 1.1490 - 1.1510
Main target: 1.1519 - 1.1526
Invalidation: below 1.1403
Trading Scenario
Main Buy Setup
Entry: 1.1415 - 1.1420
Stop Loss: 1.1403
Take Profit 1: 1.1487
Take Profit 2: 1.1510
Take Profit 3: 1.1519 - 1.1526
Buy Condition
Wait for EURUSD to retest the 1.1415 - 1.1420 buy zone and show bullish rejection. A clean hold above this area keeps the bullish channel valid. If price breaks above 1.1487, upside momentum may extend toward the Fibonacci resistance zone at 1.1519 - 1.1526. If price breaks and holds below 1.1403, the buy setup is invalid.
Overall View
EURUSD remains bullish while price stays inside the rising channel and holds above the 0.382 Fibonacci value zone. The preferred plan is to wait for confirmation around 1.1415 - 1.1420, then look for continuation toward 1.1487 and 1.1519 - 1.1526.
Do you share the same bullish view on EURUSD, or are you waiting for a cleaner retest of the buy zone first?
XAUUSD — Strong Support Tested, Recovery Setup
Fundamental Analysis
Gold remains sensitive to USD momentum, Treasury yields, and upcoming U.S. macro data. For now, short-term price action shows a possible technical recovery as buyers continue to defend the same support zone.
Technical Analysis
On the 1H chart, XAUUSD is trading around 3,995 after testing the strong support area near 3,960 - 3,970 multiple times. This repeated reaction shows that sellers are losing some pressure at the low. The first buy zone is around 3,983 - 3,987. If price holds this zone, gold may correct higher toward the liquidity level at 4,017, then the sell FVG area around 4,050 - 4,055. A stronger recovery may target the VL zone around 4,095 - 4,105.
Important Key Levels
Current price: 3,995
Strong support: 3,960 - 3,970
Main buy zone: 3,983 - 3,987
Liquidity level: 4,017
Sell FVG zone: 4,050 - 4,055
Main recovery target: 4,095 - 4,105
Invalidation: below 3,960
Trading Scenario
Main Buy Setup
Entry: 3,983 - 3,987
Stop Loss: 3,960
Take Profit 1: 4,017
Take Profit 2: 4,050 - 4,055
Take Profit 3: 4,095 - 4,105
Buy Condition
Wait for gold to hold the 3,983 - 3,987 buy zone and show bullish rejection. A clean reaction above this zone keeps the recovery setup valid. If price breaks above 4,017, the corrective move may extend toward 4,050 - 4,055. If price breaks and holds below 3,960, the buy setup is invalid.
Overall View
XAUUSD is still under broader downtrend pressure, but the repeated test of strong support suggests a possible short-term correction. The preferred plan is to wait for confirmation around 3,983 - 3,987, then look for recovery toward 4,017, 4,055, and 4,095 - 4,105.
Do you think gold can recover from this strong support zone, or will sellers break it on the next test?
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Key Technical Observations:
• A clear downtrend remained intact until 17 March 2026 (Point A).
• Between 17 and 30 March 2026, price entered a consolidation phase (Point B).
• On 8 April 2026, price showed its first meaningful sign of strength accompanied by above-average volume.
• The move from Point B to Point C (7 May 2026) developed into a sharp upside rally with strong volume participation.
• After the rally, price corrected on comparatively lower participation and later reacted near the previous demand area.
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Understanding the Price Story:
• Point A represents the first visible attempt to slow the prevailing selling pressure.
• The region between Point A and Point B appears to be an area where sell-side supply was gradually absorbed.
• The impulsive rally from Point B to Point C suggests the possibility of a temporary sell-side liquidity vacuum, allowing price to advance rapidly.
• Based on current price behaviour, the 75–83 zone can be treated as a working hypothesis for a potential accumulation area rather than a confirmed fact.
• The recent decline may indicate reduced buying activity, while the latest reaction near this zone suggests buyers are still willing to defend it.
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What Needs Further Confirmation?
Before developing a bullish bias, I would prefer to observe:
• A Hammer, Bullish Engulfing, or Strong Bullish Marubozu forming within the ₹75–83 zone.
• A high-volume bullish session followed by narrow-range candles, indicating sustained demand rather than a one-day spike.
• Daily RSI reclaiming and sustaining above the 50 level.
• Price closing back above ₹83 on a daily basis.
• Price closing below ₹74 on a daily basis, invalidates the hypothesis .
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Educational Takeaway:
This analysis is purely observational and demonstrates how market participants can build a hypothesis by combining price structure, volume behaviour, and market context. The objective is not to predict the future but to continuously validate or invalidate the hypothesis as new price data becomes available.
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This is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. XAUUSD — Still Heavy Below 4,009Gold is still moving with pressure inside the descending channel.
Price is trading around 3,990 after failing to hold above the short-term resistance area near 4,009.
This tells me the market is not ready to confirm a clean recovery yet.
The bounce is there.
But the structure is still heavy.
The simple read
Gold is now between resistance and liquidity support.
The first resistance area is 4,009 - 4,015.
If sellers continue to defend this zone, price may rotate lower again toward 3,968.
If 3,968 fails, the deeper reaction zone is 3,940.
This 3,940 area is important because it connects with the Fibo extension buy zone and the lower part of the descending channel.
So today, I do not want to chase the middle.
I want to wait for the next clean reaction.
Key price zones
Current price area: 3,985 - 3,995
Short-term sell zone: 4,009 - 4,015
Main resistance zone: 4,039
Liquidity support: 3,968
Fibo extension buy zone: 3,940
Bearish pressure weakens above: 4,009
Recovery becomes stronger above: 4,039
Trading plan
📉 Sell reaction scenario
If gold retests 4,009 - 4,015 and rejects:
The correction can continue toward 3,968.
If 3,968 breaks clearly, gold may move deeper toward 3,940.
This is the cleaner sell-side roadmap while price stays under resistance.
📈 Recovery scenario
If gold breaks and holds above 4,009:
A short-term recovery may appear.
Price could retest 4,015 first, then 4,039.
But this is still only a recovery attempt unless gold also breaks 4,039 with strength.
📈 Buy reaction scenario
If gold reaches 3,968 - 3,940:
This is where I will watch buyer reaction more carefully.
A clean reaction from 3,968 may create a short bounce.
A deeper sweep into 3,940 may create a stronger reaction if buyers defend the zone.
No reaction = no buy.
Tiara’s View
Gold is not giving a clean bullish confirmation yet.
The chart is still moving from resistance to support inside a bearish channel.
That means patience is more important than guessing.
For me, 4,009 is the first trap zone.
3,968 is the first liquidity support.
3,940 is the deeper zone where the next real reaction may appear.
Main view:
Below 4,009, gold remains cautious.
Above 4,009, a recovery can start.
Above 4,039, the structure becomes cleaner for buyers.
Reaction first.
Confirmation second.
Trade last.
No confirmation = no trade.
Do you think gold will reject from 4,009 again, or sweep 3,940 before the next reaction? Short 
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GOLD reacting from low, but still bearish.BRIAN XAUUSD – GOLD REACTING FROM LOW VALUE, BUT HIGHER SUPPLY STILL DOMINATES
Gold is currently bouncing from a lower value area after tapping into the monthly low zone. This move is not a breakout — it is a classic Volume Profile reaction from discounted price, where buyers step in to absorb liquidity.
However, the overall structure still shows imbalance to the downside. The market is not yet accepting higher value, and sellers are still positioned above.
From a macro perspective, USD strength driven by inflation concerns and geopolitical tension continues to weigh on gold. The market is leaning toward a more hawkish Fed narrative, which limits upside potential. This reinforces the idea that the current move is a corrective bounce, not a trend reversal.
Volume Profile structure
On H1, price is attempting to build acceptance above the POC Holding Zone at 3,980 - 3,990.
This zone represents the most traded area after the recent sell-off — a key balance point where buyers are trying to establish control. If price continues to hold above this level, it signals short-term value acceptance and opens the door for a rotation higher.
However, the broader context still shows a bearish channel. This means any move up is likely to be a rotation toward higher liquidity zones, where sellers may re-enter.
Above current price, we have clear low-volume areas leading into resistance zones. These are typical targets for price to move quickly into, but also areas where rejection can occur.
Key Volume Profile zones
POC Holding Zone: 3,980 - 3,990
This is the current value area where the market is trying to stabilize. Holding above this zone = short-term bullish acceptance.
Low Volume Expansion Zone: 4,035 - 4,040
This is the first upside magnet. Price can move quickly into this area due to low resistance, but reaction is expected.
High Supply Zone: 4,075 - 4,080
This is where previous selling pressure exists. If price reaches here, expect strong reaction or rejection.
Bearish Channel Resistance
This is the structural ceiling. As long as price remains inside this channel, sellers still control the higher timeframe narrative.
Trading scenario – Volume Profile approach
Buy only when price confirms acceptance above the POC Holding Zone 3,980 - 3,990
Entry:
Wait for price to hold above 3,980 - 3,990 and show clear rejection of lower prices (absorption, strong bullish candles, or failed breakdown).
Stop Loss:
Below the POC zone or below the recent liquidity sweep.
Take Profit:
TP1: 4,035 - 4,040 (low volume target)
TP2: 4,075 - 4,080 (high supply zone)
Important note:
This is a rotation trade from low value to higher value — not a trend continuation setup.
Final view
Gold is currently rotating higher from a discounted zone, but the market has not yet shifted into a bullish structure.
As long as price remains inside the bearish channel, every rally should be viewed as a move into supply, not a breakout.
The real game is not at the bottom — it is at the higher zones where liquidity and sellers are waiting.
Key question:
Will the market accept higher value above 4,040 and push toward 4,080, or will this bounce simply feed sellers for the next leg down? Long 
GOLD: Range Break or Trend Continuation?📌 Market Overview
• Gold remains under pressure after the recent sell-off, with price still trading below the H1 descending trendline.
• Despite several rebound attempts, bullish momentum remains weak and the market is still trapped inside the current consolidation range.
• Today's focus shifts to U.S. Retail Sales, Initial Jobless Claims, and any new headlines surrounding Trump and Iran, as these could trigger the next wave of volatility.
📌 Trading Plan
Resistance: 4000–4010 | 4055–4070
Support: 3970–3960 | 3942 | 3888
📌 Personal View
✅ As long as price remains below the descending trendline, the primary bias remains SELL on rallies.
✅ If price breaks and holds above 4010, a short-term recovery toward 4055–4070 becomes more likely.
✅ If 3960 is broken, the next downside targets are 3942, followed by 3888.
✅ Avoid chasing trades inside the current range. Wait for a clear breakout or a confirmed rejection at key levels before entering.
📌 What do you think?
Will Gold break above 4010 and start a recovery, or lose 3960 and extend the bearish trend? Short 
XAUUSD — 4,040 Is the Trap Zone XAUUSD — 4,040 Is the Trap Zone
Gold is getting a small bounce from the lows, but this is exactly the kind of move I would be careful with.
Price has been travelling inside a wider bearish channel, and every recovery has looked more like the market lifting its head for air before sellers step in again. The latest bounce from the 3,980 - 3,995 area is interesting, but it has not changed the bigger story yet. Gold is still sitting near monthly lows, and the structure is still showing lower highs inside the channel.
For newer traders, the key is not just that price is bouncing. The key is where it is bouncing into. Right now, gold is moving back toward the supply zone around 4,030 - 4,045. That area is where I think late buyers may get tested. If price climbs into that zone and starts rejecting, it would look like smart money is using the bounce to reload sellers, not to build a clean bullish reversal.
My main view is bearish while gold stays below the supply zone. The broader pressure still supports that idea: oil-driven inflation concerns, US-Iran tension, and higher-for-longer Fed expectations can keep the USD supported, which makes gold’s recovery harder to trust.
If price rejects from 4,030 - 4,045 and breaks back below the small range near 3,980 - 3,995, the next liquidity pocket I would watch is 3,960.275 first. If that level fails, the lower channel area near 3,920 can become the next magnet.
This bearish idea only becomes weaker if gold reclaims 4,045 cleanly and holds above the supply zone. That would tell me sellers failed to defend the trap area.
Key price zones to watch
Current reaction area: 3,980 - 3,995
Main supply / trap zone: 4,030 - 4,045
Bearish confirmation zone: clean break below 3,980
First downside liquidity target: 3,960.275
Main downside channel target: 3,920 - 3,930
Upper resistance if sellers fail: 4,045 - 4,060
Major upside liquidity: 4,138.553
Invalidation: clean reclaim above 4,045 and hold
Do you see this bounce as real strength, or just a pullback into supply before gold hunts 3,960 again?
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NIFTY | Breakout or Rejection? 24,576 Decides Next MoveNifty 50 Index — Daily Chart Study
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Nifty is now standing near an important decision zone. The chart clearly shows both possibilities — a breakout continuation if resistance is crossed, or a rejection if support fails.
The key area to watch is 24,353–24,430. If Nifty sustains above this zone, short-term momentum can remain positive. The major resistance is near 24,576, and a strong move above this level can open the path toward 24,750–25,000.
Chart observations:
Nifty is holding above the rising trendline support.
Price is trying to move above the near resistance band.
24,353–24,430 is the first confirmation zone.
24,576 is the major breakout resistance.
A sustained breakout above 24,576 can improve the probability of a move toward 25,000.
On the downside, 24,050 is the most important support level. If Nifty fails to hold 24,050, the short-term structure may weaken. Below that, the next downside zones are 23,900–23,830, followed by 23,600–23,500 if selling pressure increases.
Key levels:
Immediate support: 24,050
Weakness below: 24,050
Downside zones: 23,900–23,830 / 23,600–23,500
First upside confirmation: 24,353–24,430
Major breakout zone: 24,576
Upside reference: 24,750–25,000
For now, Nifty is in a breakout-or-rejection zone. The next clear move may depend on whether Nifty sustains above 24,353–24,430 and then crosses 24,576, or whether it fails and breaks below 24,050.
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* BHEL has witnessed a strong breakout following its Q1FY27 earnings announcement, with the stock hitting a fresh 52-week high as investors cheered its return to profitability and robust revenue growth. The stock continues to outperform the broader PSU and capital goods space.
* The **₹440–₹445** zone remains the immediate resistance area. A decisive close above this range could confirm the continuation of the ongoing rally and open the door for an advance towards **₹470–₹490** in the near term.
* On the downside, the **₹415–₹420** range serves as immediate support, while the **₹390–₹400** zone remains a strong medium-term demand area. Holding above these levels would keep the bullish structure intact.
* Momentum indicators remain firmly positive, with RSI trading in bullish territory and MACD continuing to signal strengthening upward momentum. The stock is also trading comfortably above its 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, highlighting the strength of the prevailing uptrend.
* The stock has formed a strong higher-high and higher-low pattern on the daily chart, accompanied by above-average trading volumes, suggesting sustained institutional participation rather than a short-term speculative move.
* Strong execution in the power and infrastructure segments, improving order inflows, government-led capex spending, and increasing opportunities in thermal, nuclear, and defence-related projects continue to provide a favorable fundamental backdrop for BHEL's medium-term growth prospects.
Takeaway
BHEL is displaying one of the strongest technical setups within the PSU space after delivering a decisive earnings-led breakout. A sustained move above **₹445** could accelerate buying momentum and push the stock towards the **₹470–₹490** zone in the coming weeks. As long as BHEL holds above the **₹415–₹420** support range, the technical bias remains firmly positive, making short-term pullbacks potential accumulation opportunities rather than indications of a trend reversal.
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Market Cycles:Every trader has experienced it.
A market that seemed unstoppable suddenly loses momentum.
A long downtrend unexpectedly turns into a powerful rally.
News outlets search for explanations after the move has already happened, while traders wonder how the trend changed so quickly.
The truth is that markets rarely move in a straight line forever.
They evolve through cycles.
Every bull market, every bear market, and every period of consolidation is part of a repeating process driven by human behavior, supply and demand, and changing expectations.
Understanding these cycles doesn't allow you to predict every turning point, but it does help you understand **where the market may be in its journey**.
Every Trend Begins Quietly
Most major trends don't start with excitement.
They begin when very few people believe in them.
After a prolonged decline, pessimism is widespread.
News remains negative.
Many traders have already given up.
Yet beneath the surface, buyers slowly begin accumulating positions.
Price stabilizes.
Selling pressure weakens.
The market stops making aggressive new lows.
This stage is often called accumulation.
Confidence is low, but the balance between buyers and sellers is beginning to shift.
Momentum Attracts Attention
As buying pressure increases, price starts making higher highs and higher lows.
At first, only experienced traders notice.
Then momentum traders join.
Analysts begin changing their outlook.
Positive news becomes more common.
The trend becomes visible to everyone.
This is the growth phase of the cycle.
Confidence replaces doubt, trading volume often increases, and more participants enter the market.
The trend feeds on itself as optimism spreads.
Euphoria Often Appears Near the Top
No trend lasts forever.
As prices continue rising, emotions begin replacing logic.
Success stories dominate social media.
Friends and family who never cared about investing suddenly start asking how to buy.
Many traders stop focusing on risk.
Instead, they believe prices can only move higher.
This is the distribution phase.
Large, experienced participants may begin taking profits while enthusiasm among retail traders reaches its highest level.
The market still looks strong, but the balance between buyers and sellers is quietly changing.
Decline Begins Before Most People Notice
Market tops are rarely obvious.
The first signs often appear as weaker rallies and failed breakouts.
Volatility increases.
Good news has less impact.
Selling pressure gradually grows.
Eventually, confidence gives way to uncertainty.
Some investors take profits.
Others hold on, convinced the correction is temporary.
As selling accelerates, fear spreads.
This marks the beginning of the **markdown phase**, where supply overwhelms demand and prices move lower.
Why Cycles Repeat
Technology changes.
Trading platforms improve.
New financial products appear.
But one thing remains remarkably consistent:
Human nature.
People still experience fear, greed, hope, regret, and overconfidence.
These emotions influence buying and selling decisions just as they did decades ago.
Because human psychology changes very little, market cycles continue to repeat across stocks, forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and other financial markets.
The names of the assets may change, but the emotional journey remains surprisingly familiar.
News Usually Follows the Trend
One of the biggest surprises for new traders is realizing that markets often move **before** the headlines explain why.
Positive news frequently appears after a strong rally has already begun.
Negative headlines often dominate after prices have fallen significantly.
This doesn't mean news is unimportant.
It means markets are forward-looking.
Prices reflect expectations about the future, not simply current events.
Understanding this helps traders avoid chasing headlines after much of the move has already occurred.
Recognizing the Stage Matters More Than Predicting the Exact Top
Many traders become obsessed with calling the exact market top or bottom.
In reality, that is rarely necessary.
A more useful approach is asking:
Is the market accumulating or distributing?
Is momentum strengthening or weakening?
Are emotions driven by fear or greed?
Is participation expanding or fading?
These questions provide context.
And context often leads to better decisions than trying to predict exact turning points.
Final words:
Markets don't move randomly from one candle to the next.
They progress through repeating cycles shaped by supply and demand, changing expectations, and human emotion.
Every major trend begins quietly.
It grows as confidence spreads.
It reaches a point where optimism becomes excessive.
Eventually, it weakens as emotions shift and a new cycle begins.
The traders who consistently succeed are not the ones trying to predict every twist and turn.
They are the ones who understand where the market is within the cycle and adapt their decisions accordingly.
Because while markets constantly change, the behavior of the people participating in them rarely does.
DON'T TRADE GOLD TODAY UNTIL YOU READ THIS!For the past two days, I have been consistently saying that sellers remain in control of Gold and that the overall market structure is still bearish. Based on that, I expected a strong selling move, and that's exactly what we witnessed. We finally got a solid bearish continuation along with a daily close below $4000.
Now the big question is: What should we expect on the last trading day of the week?
Make sure you read this psychological analysis carefully because it will not only help you understand the market psychology but also give you a clear trading plan for today's session.
We have now reached a very important area, and the close below $4000 has changed market sentiment significantly. As soon as the market closed below this major psychological level, many retail traders randomly jumped into selling positions. At the same time, another group of traders is still trying to fight for buying opportunities above $3950, mainly because the $3944-$3975 zone has acted as a strong demand area in the past.
Even today, you can see Gold attempting to hold support around $3970. This is the same area from which Gold previously delivered a short-term reversal, and because of that, many emotional buyers are entering the market with stop losses below $3950, hoping that another bullish reversal will happen.
However, I believe those expectations are likely to be disappointed.
Despite the aggressive bullish rallies we have seen over the last several days, my view has remained unchanged. Those sharp buying moves were never enough to change the higher-timeframe trend. Instead, I believe they were simply inducement moves designed to attract buyers into the market before another wave of selling.
The overall higher-timeframe structure is still strongly bearish, and as long as that structure remains intact, I will continue to favor selling opportunities over buying. If you decide to buy, I believe it is much safer to trade with smaller position sizes. My main focus is still on catching the next larger bearish move.
Friday Trading Plan
For Friday, I prefer to be slightly less aggressive because Gold is already trading below $4000 and very close to this year's lows. At these levels, both buyers and sellers become extremely emotional, which usually increases volatility and creates false moves.
Because of that, my focus today will mainly be on smaller intraday scalps rather than chasing aggressive positions.
I believe Gold is likely to spend most of today's session trading above $3960 and below $4017.
Just as the market repeatedly trapped buyers above $4000 before delivering the recent sell-off, there is a good possibility that Gold may now spend some time above $3950, keeping buyers interested while simultaneously frustrating sellers before the next impulsive bearish move begins.
Today's session could simply become a battle between buyers and sellers inside this lower price range.
However, my overall bias remains unchanged.
I still consider $4017 to be an excellent selling zone, and I remain strongly bearish below $4028. From those levels, I will continue looking for selling opportunities targeting $3944, $3921, $3908, and eventually $3890.
Until then, I have no interest in planning any short-term buying trades. My focus remains entirely on following the higher-timeframe bearish trend.
I hope you found this analysis logical, valuable, and educational. My goal is not only to share a trading plan but also to help you understand the psychology behind every move the market makes.
Good luck for the final trading day of the week. I wish everyone a profitable trading session.
What is your view on Gold? Do you think the bearish trend will continue, or are you expecting a reversal?
Let me know your opinion in the comments.
