XAU/USD Bullish Reversal | Buy Zone Holds, 4,369 Target in FocusXAU/USD 15M โ Bullish Buy Setup
Bias: ๐ข BULLISH
Gold has reacted strongly from the demand zone around 4,230โ4,245 and formed a recovery with higher lows. Price is now holding above the marked buy/retest zone around 4,292โ4,293, suggesting bullish continuation if this area remains supported.
๐ Trade Plan
Entry: 4,292โ4,293
Stop Loss: 4,270.8
TP1: 4,320
TP2: 4,340
TP3: 4,360
Final Target: 4,369.4
Resistance / Supply: 4,365โ4,380
Invalidation: A sustained 15M break below 4,270.8 weakens the bullish setup.
๐ Key Structure
Demand โ Bullish reversal โ Higher lows โ Retest of 4,292โ4,293 โ Continuation toward 4,369
Futures market
1OZ - Gold Futures - Revolving around 4300-4400$Just watching on higher time frame (4H) it trapped between 4300s and 4400s.
Also, it seems it currently reacts to Fed news and Iran war, and global inflation reports.
It's really good for trading in between when we consider 5 mins timeframe, but cautiously watching major trend lines + support and resistant levels.
ZS1! (Soybean Futures) โ Daily โ 9/17/26ZS1! (Soybean Futures) โ Daily โ 9/17/26
Setup: Short entered @ 1319, SL @ 1364 (risk ~45c)
Thesis: Momentum fade within an otherwise intact uptrend โ
this is a counter-trend/exhaustion trade.
Bullish structure still intact (the risk to this short):
- Ascending channel since ~Apr/May '26, price stalled near
upper 1/8 of channel (~13.20-13.31 high)
- ADX 37.3 with +DI 26.9 > -DI 10.1 โ primary trend is still
strong and bullish by this measure โ this is the main thing
that could stop the short out
Bearish momentum signals supporting the short:
- MFI bearish divergence โ price made a higher high into
Sept, MFI made a lower high
- Vol(20) 133.76K running below its own avg 146.9K โ the
recent push to highs came on weak participation
- MACD crossed below signal line, histogram flipped negative
- CC(SPX,20) = -0.18 โ soy is not being driven by equity
correlation right now, this is an independent ag-fundamentals
move (tariff/China demand driven)
Key level: 1290-1300 support/resistance zone. A clean
break below turns this from "overbought pullback" into
confirmation of trend change; a hold/bounce there keeps this
inside the channel as a shallow correction only.
Plan: SL 1364 caps risk if the bullish trend reasserts and
breaks the recent high. Watching 1290-1300 as the first
real test of the bearish thesis.
Not financial advice โ my own trade journal notes.
Awaiting a full test of the 4350 level today.Awaiting a full test of the 4350 level today.
Gold experienced "two distinct market phases" yesterday.
Today's rebound looks more like a "dead cat bounce" than a trend reversal.
Do not chase the rally unless the price can firmly establish itself above the 4350 level.
Warsh explicitly stated that "inflation is too high and has persisted for too long," signaling to the market that inflation is broad-based and endogenousโimplying the issue cannot be resolved overnight.
Technical Analysis:
The 4234โ4250 zone serves as the final line of defense for the bulls.
Today's price action aligns closely with the trading strategy outlined in yesterday's article: wait for the price to stabilize near 4270โ4280 before going long, with a stop-loss set below 4250.
Gold is currently undergoing a strong rebound, and the intraday trading logic is clear:
1: Wait for the price to pull back to lower levels before going long.
2: Maintain a bullish (long) stance as long as the price stays above 4300.
3: On the downside, the 4239โ4250 range is technically viewed as the "final line of defense for the bulls."
4: The critical watershed lies in the 4340โ4360 range. Only a firm close above this area can break the short-term bearish structure; otherwise, today's rebound is merely a "bull trap."
Bearish Strategy:
If the price repeatedly faces resistance in the 4360โ4380 range and fails to break through effectively, consider opening a light short position:
Set the stop-loss above 4390,
Target the 4320โ4300 range.
This strategy bets on the rebound ending and the market returning to a state of weakness.
Today's rebound looks more like a "dead cat bounce" than a trend reversal.
Do not chase the rally unless the price can firmly establish itself above the 4350 level.
XAUUSD | GOLD โ SELL SETUP....๐ฅ XAUUSD | GOLD โ SELL SETUP
๐ Sell Reaction Zone: 4,365โ4,380
๐ฏ Target 1: 4,305
๐ฏ Target 2: 4,259
๐ด Resistance: 4,365โ4,380
๐ข Support: 4,243โ4,259
๐ Market Analysis:
Gold has rejected the 4,365โ4,380 resistance zone after a failed breakout, with price returning below the descending trendline. This rejection indicates that sellers are defending the resistance area. As long as price remains below 4,380, downside continuation toward 4,305 remains the primary setup.
A confirmed break below 4,305 can expose the next support and target zone around 4,259. If price decisively reclaims 4,380, the bearish structure would weaken and the setup should be reassessed.
๐ก๏ธ Invalidation: Above 4,380
Market Bias: ๐ด Bearish โ rejection from resistance favors downside targets.
XAUUSD | Potential Head & Shoulders TopGold appears to be developing a potential Head & Shoulders top on the Daily timeframe.
The pattern is not confirmed yet.
A decisive daily close below the 4350 neckline could be an important confirmation of the bearish scenario. A subsequent retest of the neckline from below would provide additional confirmation.
If the neckline breaks, the first major downside area Iโm watching is around 4000.
Below 4000, the next significant zone is around 3450โ3460, which also aligns with a major historical support area.
There is also a rising long-term trendline underneath the current structure. Therefore, the 4000 area could become an important reaction zone rather than simply assuming a straight move toward 3450.
Invalidation:
A strong recovery above the Right Shoulder / upper resistance zone would weaken the Head & Shoulders scenario.
For now, Iโm watching the 4350 neckline closely.
This is a technical-analysis scenario, not a certainty or financial advice.
SILVER BEARISH SETUP โ SHORT
**Entry Zone:** 65.30โ65.60
**Target:** **64.4898** ๐ฏ
**Resistance:** 66.00โ66.15
**Bias:** Bearish
Silver is showing rejection near the **66.00 resistance zone** after a strong recovery. Price is now turning lower, suggesting a possible bearish move toward the marked **64.4898 target**. A sustained break below the recent intraday support would strengthen the downside setup.
**Trade Idea:** SELL SILVER
**Risk Management:** Keep a stop-loss above the resistance/rejection zone and manage position size carefully.
*Educational chart analysisโnot financial advice.*
XAUUSD: 4,353 Holds the Recovery Door Open XAUUSD: 4,353 Holds the Recovery Door Open
Market Context
Gold is trying to recover after trading near the lowest area in more than one month, while traders remain cautious ahead of the key FOMC policy meeting.
The downside pressure has slowed, but the market is not fully bullish yet. Higher Fed rate expectations and uncertainty around the policy outlook are still limiting aggressive buying. That means every recovery move needs confirmation, especially while gold remains below the main bearish mitigation zone.
For now, gold is trading around 4,342. The short-term bounce is active, but the next test is clear: buyers must reclaim and hold above 4,353 to prove that this recovery has strength.
Technical Structure
Gold has reacted from the lower support area and is now pushing back toward the intraday decision level.
The key level on this chart is 4,353. If price can hold above this level, the recovery may extend toward 4,385 - 4,400. This zone is the main bearish mitigation area and also the nearest sell reaction zone.
That is where the real test begins. If gold reaches 4,385 - 4,400 and gets rejected, sellers may regain control and push price back toward the lower support area.
Below current price, 4,320 - 4,330 is the nearest intraday support. Losing this area may weaken the recovery and bring price back toward the Bullish OB at 4,280 - 4,300.
The deeper structure still shows bearish pressure above, so buyers need more than a small bounce. They need acceptance above 4,353 first, then a clean break through 4,385 - 4,400 to shift the short-term story.
Key Levels
Current Price: 4,342
Intraday Decision Level: 4,353
Nearest Support: 4,320 - 4,330
Bullish OB / Key Support: 4,280 - 4,300
Main Resistance / Sell Reaction Zone: 4,385 - 4,400
HTF Bearish OB / Major Premium POI: 4,410 - 4,435
Bullish Recovery Confirmation: Above 4,353
Bearish Continuation: Below 4,280
Trading Plan
Primary Buy Recovery Scenario
Entry: Above 4,353 after breakout and retest
SL: Below 4,320
TP: 4,385 / 4,400 / 4,410
Condition: Buyers must hold above 4,353 with clear bullish momentum. If price accepts above this level, gold may continue its recovery toward the bearish mitigation zone.
Primary Sell Scenario
Entry: 4,385 - 4,400 after bearish confirmation
SL: Above 4,425
TP: 4,353 / 4,330 / 4,300
Condition: Price rebounds into the main resistance zone but fails to continue higher. A rejection here would show that sellers are still defending the structure.
Buy Reaction Scenario
Entry: 4,280 - 4,300 after strong bullish confirmation
SL: Below 4,255
TP: 4,330 / 4,353 / 4,385
Condition: Gold must show a strong reaction from the Bullish OB. This is only a support reaction setup, not a full bullish reversal unless price reclaims 4,400 with strength.
Breakdown Sell Scenario
Entry: Below 4,280 after breakdown and retest
SL: Above 4,310
TP: 4,255 / 4,220 / 4,200
Condition: Gold loses the Bullish OB and fails to reclaim it. This would expose lower liquidity and confirm that downside pressure is extending again.
Overall Bias
Gold is recovering, but the recovery is still not confirmed as a full bullish reversal.
The market is now testing an important intraday area. If buyers hold above 4,353, gold can push toward 4,385 - 4,400. But if price rejects from that resistance, sellers may use the bounce as another opportunity to continue the bearish structure.
The most important support remains 4,280 - 4,300. Holding this zone keeps the recovery alive. Losing it would open the door for a deeper downside move.
Best approach: do not chase the middle before FOMC. Wait for a clean hold above 4,353, a rejection from 4,385 - 4,400, or a strong reaction from 4,280 - 4,300.
Will gold reclaim 4,353 and extend the recovery, or will sellers defend 4,400 and push price lower again?
XAGUSD (SILVER) โ Power of 3 (AMD) & Institutional ExpansionSilver has delivered a textbook Accumulation $\right arrow$ Manipulation $\right arrow$ Distribution (AMD) cycle.
After sweeping lower Sell-Side Liquidity (SSL) to engineer the manipulation phase, price exploded upward through multiple Breaks of Structure (BOS).
๐ง Smart Money Concepts (SMC) Breakdown Accumulation: Tight consolidation range built around $64.20 โ $64.80.Manipulation (Judas Swing): Aggressive liquidity raid below Sell-Side Liquidity (SSL) at $62.50 to trap sellers and fill institutional buy orders.
Distribution / Expansion: V-shaped reversal breaking structural highs with strong displacement toward $66.00.
๐ฏ Dual Scenario Execution Plan๐ข Scenario A (Aggressive Retest):Entry Zone: $64.80 โ $65.00 (Demand + FVG)Target: $66.50+
๐ข Scenario B (Deep Discount Retest):Entry Zone: $64.00 โ $64.30 (Bullish Order Block)
Target: $66.00 โ $66.80
๐ฌ Are you waiting for Demand at $65.00 or the deep Order Block at $64.00? Drop your bias below!
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โ ๏ธ Educational content only. Not financial advice.
GOLD Consolidation recovery in Progress 4350 / 4380 on Focus Gold is showing a strong rebound after the sharp sell-off, with price recovering from the 4,240 โ4,260 liquidity/support area and moving back above 4,300.
Tecnically latest upside reaction is partly connected to the market digesting the Fed's September rate decision. The Fed raised rates by 25 bps to 3.75%โ4.00%, while the initial post-Fed selling pushed gold to a near six-week low. On September 17, gold rebounded more than 1% as investors reassessed the decision and the earlier oil rally lost momentum.
At the same time, the USD remains firm and Treasury yields are elevated, which is limiting the upside and explains why gold is still reacting sharply around resistance. Geopolitical uncertainty is also contributing to two-way volatility.
Key Levels to watch ;
Support zone ; 4,300โ$4,320
Resistance zone ; 4,350 / 4,380
Holding above 4300 keeps the bullish
As long Price continues holding above 4,300 and confirms strength through the resistance zone, the next levels to watch are 4,350 / 4,380 for now, the chart remains a battle between bullish recovery and macro-driven selling pressure. Confirmation around the key levels will be important before assuming the next major direction.
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XAGUSD (Silver): Bearish Imbalance Mitigation & IDS๐ฅ XAGUSD (Silver): Bearish Imbalance Mitigation & Institutional Distribution Setup
Following an aggressive displacement phase that broke higher timeframe market structure (BOS), XAGUSD has engineered a corrective pullback into a high-confluence premium supply zone. Price is currently consolidating inside a tight intraday range just below local Sell-Side Liquidity (SSL), setting up an institutional short opportunity targeting lower liquidity pools.
Institutional Market Structure (SMC) Breakdown
Bearish Fair Value Gap (FVG): The key mitigation block sits between $65.80 and $66.50, representing a clear 4H/Daily inefficiency left behind during the strong bearish impulse.
Sell-Side Liquidity (SSL) & Internal Range: Price has built a temporary consolidation range around $64.50. A brief liquidity grab above local SSL ($65.25) into the Bearish FVG would provide optimal institutional entry conditions.
Market Structure Shift (MSS) / BOS Continuity: Higher timeframe structure remains decisively bearish following the breakdown below $63.20 (BOS). The current bounce is a corrective retracement to rebalance price before the next leg lower.
Execution Plan
Trade Type: Short / Sell Limit Setup
Entry Zone: $65.80 โ $66.20 (Mitigation inside Bearish FVG)
Stop Loss (SL): $66.85 (Invalidation above FVG high)
Take Profit (TP / Liquidity Target): $62.50 (Sell-Side Liquidity sweep)
Risk-to-Reward (R:R): ~3.2 R
Fundamental Drivers
Monetary Policy Headwinds: Recent Federal Reserve policy firming and sticky inflation metrics have bolstered Treasury yields, putting sustained pressure on non-yielding precious metals.
Industrial & Dollar Dynamics: Broad strength in the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) continues to cap upside rallies in silver, favoring short setups on technical retracements into premium supply.
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Disclaimer: Educational technical analysis based on Smart Money Concepts (SMC) framework. Not financial advice. Apply strict risk management.
9/17 OHM Hinges & Results+1 MNQ lip entry > 100-point SL > 62-point PT > SL hit double size.
Trade management: set-&-forget (unless otherwise noted).
Opening Hour Model.
15s microstructure trading.
Color-coded trades.
Reproducible with provided data.
S1 +1 red
sweep 9.30.15
lip 9.30.30 717.25
P/L -200
S2 +1 orange
9.33.30
9.33.45 661.50
P/L 124
S2 Low +1 yellow
9.34.45
9.35.00 654
P/L 124
S2 Lower +2 green RE: SL 617.25 hit > double size
9.38.30
9.38.45 617.25
P/L 248
S3 +1 aqua
9.40.15
9.40.30 632
P/L 124
S3 +1 light blue
9.41.15
9.42.00 625.25
P/L 124
S3 +1 dark blue
9.44.00
9.44.30 640.75
P/L 124
S3 +1 grape
9.45.45
9.46.00 699.50
P/L 124
S3 +1 purple
9.49.00
9.49.30 656
P/L 124
S3 1 green
9.52.00
9.52.15 671
P/L 124
S3 +1 light blue
9.56.00
9.56.15 674.75
P/L 124
S3 +1 dark blue
10.01.00
10.01.15 659.50
P/L 124
S3 +1 orange
10.07.30
10.08.00 652
P/L 124
S3 +1 pink
10.08.30 l
10.08.30 h 663.5
P/L 124
S2 Upper +1 light blue
10.15.45
10.16.00 713.75
Managed: Exit @ 739
P/L 53.50
LDR +1 dark blue
10.54.15 l
10.54.15 h 678.50
P/L 124
LDR +1 green
10.59.15
10.59.30 680
P/L 124
LDR +1 light blue
11.00.30
11.00.45 679
P/L 124
LDR +1 brown
11.06.00 l
11.06.00 h 661.75
P/L 124
Daily P/L: 2085.50
Daily & YTD P/L Results (7/31 - 9/17/2026)
S1 Fast***********0.0 + 1860 = 1860
S1******************-200 + 507 = 307
S2*******************124 + 595 = 719
S2 Low*************124 + 784 = 908
S2 Lower********248 + 1620 = 1868
S2 Lowest**********0.0 + 708 = 708
S2 Deep************0.0 + 672 = 672
S2 Deeper******0.0 + 3348 = 3348
S2 Deepest*****0.0 + 1364 = 1364
S2 Upper*****53.50 + 1556 = 1609.5
S3*******1240 + 15548.75 = 16788.75
CT******************0.0 + 797 = 797
LDR***************496 + 613 = 1109
Daily P/L: 2085.50***YTD P/L: 32,058.25
Commissions & fees excluded.
GOLD MARKET ANALYSIS โ XAUUSDGold is currently showing a short-term bullish recovery after sweeping liquidity around the 4,260โ4,280 support zone. Price reacted strongly from the lower area and has started forming higher lows, indicating that buyers are attempting to regain control.
The 4,300โ4,320 zone is now an important near-term support area. As long as price holds above this region, the recovery structure remains active.
๐ BULLISH SCENARIO โ RECOVERY & CONTINUATION
If Gold holds the 4,300โ4,320 support zone and continues building higher lows, a sustained move above 4,340โ4,350 could open the way toward:
TP1: 4,360
TP2: 4,380
TP3: 4,400โ4,420
A clean breakout and hold above 4,380 would provide stronger confirmation for further upside continuation.
KEY SUPPORT / INVALIDATION
If Gold loses 4,300 with strong selling pressure, the bullish recovery could weaken and price may revisit 4,280, followed by the 4,260 liquidity/support area.
MARKET VIEW
The broader structure remains mixed, but the recent liquidity sweep + strong reaction from support gives Gold a short-term bullish recovery bias. The key levels to watch are 4,300โ4,320 support and 4,350โ4,380 resistance.
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Gold trading ideaHi all,
we came back today with a strong Gold view for next hours,
we're expecting a heavy short on gold from 4352 to first 4248 then finally 4146 that would be the two TPs to targert pay attention though to the high volatility expected due to interests rates ... we have no idea why would the gold fall first even though the news are against the dollar for a possible fixed rates senario but the techichal says is it all on the chart from 4146 expect another move up you can start buy from there until 4045 for those with low capital better wait for the last entry option for minimun risk ! happy trading and good luck to us all !
Recovery โ holding gains above 4,300 following the FOMC meeting.๐ 1. Market Structure
Bias: Bullish Recovery
Gold is currently trading around 4,316.9 after a strong rebound from the 4,255โ4,265 demand zone.
EMA 9: 4,307.7
EMA 89: 4,317.4
Price has recovered above EMA 9, showing improving short-term momentum.
EMA 9 is still slightly below EMA 89, so the broader H1 structure has not fully turned bullish yet.
The recent rebound has formed higher lows from the 4,255 area, indicating buyers are gradually regaining control.
๐ข 2. Support Zones
4,300โ4,305 โ immediate support / EMA 9 zone
4,275โ4,280 โ secondary support
4,255โ4,265 โ major demand zone
As long as price holds above 4,300, the current recovery remains valid.
A deeper pullback toward 4,255โ4,265 could provide another buying opportunity if buyers defend this zone.
๐ด 3. Key Resistance
4,365โ4,370 โ short-term resistance
4,400โ4,405 โ major resistance / previous high
A confirmed breakout and H1 close above 4,370 could accelerate the recovery toward 4,400โ4,405.
Failure to break 4,365โ4,370 could result in another pullback toward 4,300.
๐ 4. RSI & Momentum
RSI(14): ~53
RSI has recovered above the neutral 50 level, suggesting moderately bullish momentum. However, momentum is not yet strong enough to confirm a major trend reversal.
The technical indicator is also showing improving buying pressure.
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BUY GOLD : 4300 - 4297
SL : 4292
TP : 4320 - 4344 - 4370
A sneak peek at the Fed's interest rate decision!We placed short orders on gold near the resistance level of 4360, which basically predicted the peak. The price then fell back to around 4324, and the short orders successfully made a good profit. Congratulations to all those who followed and seized this opportunity!
The upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision will be a crucial factor influencing the short-term trend of gold. Regarding tonight's market, we can anticipate three scenarios:
First: The decision not to raise interest rates. If the decision is ultimately not made, market sentiment may quickly shift towards expectations of further easing, and gold is likely to rebound directly.
The second scenario is that the government decides to raise interest rates, but the market believes that the expectation has already been priced in. In this case, gold may experience a dip first, and then gradually recover. Since the expectation of the rate hike has already been somewhat priced in, the actual implementation may result in a "sell the news" effect.
The third scenario: the government decides to raise interest rates, while monetary policy continues to tighten. If the policy signals further lean towards tightening, gold may experience a short-term correction before coming under pressure and continuing to fall.
Currently, the second scenario seems more likely. Therefore, we are not optimistic about a sustained sharp decline in gold prices. Technically, the daily chart has shown a bottom divergence signal, and the bearish momentum is gradually weakening. These changes meet the prerequisites for a potential reversal. Therefore, even if gold prices fall further after the interest rate decision, we need to pay more attention to whether the key support level can be held. The key support level to watch is the 4260-4240 area. If the price falls back to this area and can stabilize without breaking the support, we can also look for long opportunities. If the market moves according to the second scenario, after gold completes its downward correction, there is still room for further upward rebound. At that time, we should pay close attention to the area around 4450.
Gold โ Can They Break Higher?๐ฅ Gold has recovered strongly from the lower demand zone, forming a clear bullish move supported by rising market structure and a respected Dynamic SR.
Price is now trading above the Golden Zone and approaching a major resistance area, where the next reaction could determine the following direction.
๐ Previously:
๐ Bullish scenario
The recent bullish recovery has been impressive, with buyers pushing price higher from the demand zone and maintaining upward momentum.
If Gold breaks and holds above the Golden Zone, the next resistance zone could become the target. A confirmed breakout above that area may open the way for further bullish expansion.
Dynamic SR support โ Golden Zone breakout โ bullish continuation.
๐ Bearish scenario
The Golden Zone remains an important decision point. If price gets rejected from this area, sellers could regain control and push Gold back toward the lower demand zone.
A breakdown below the current support structure would increase the probability of a deeper retracement toward the next downside zones.
Golden Zone rejection โ support breakdown โ deeper retracement.
๐ฏ Outlook
Gold is showing strong bullish momentum after recovering from the lower zone, but price is now approaching a major resistance area.
The reaction around the Golden Zone and the upper resistance will be crucial in determining whether buyers can continue the expansion or sellers trigger another pullback.
Hold the bullish structure โ upside continuation remains possible.
Break the resistance zone โ further bullish expansion opens up.
Lose the demand zone โ deeper downside becomes likely.
Dynamic SR recovery โ resistance test โ breakout or rejection watch.






















