Updated Market Maker Shark’s XAU/USD Playbook
Golden and Death Crosses are powerful signals of trend continuation or reversal. This updated report integrates these critical patterns alongside the behavior of EMA 5, locked price points, and a strategic approach for liquidity sweeps. This is the razor-sharp guide for the true market predator.
Golden and Death Cross Overview
1. Golden Cross: Occurs when a short-term moving average crosses above a long-term moving average, signaling bullish momentum.
2. Death Cross: Occurs when a short-term moving average crosses below a long-term moving average, signaling bearish momentum.
Golden and Death Cross Levels Across Timeframes
On the 5-Minute timeframe, the Golden Cross occurred as EMA 21 crossed above SMA 50 at $2,684, while the Death Cross is anticipated as EMA 5 approaches SMA 50 near $2,689.
On the 15-Minute timeframe, the Golden Cross happened when EMA 5 crossed above EMA 21 at $2,683. Currently, there is no sign of a Death Cross, indicating a bullish alignment.
On the 30-Minute timeframe, the Golden Cross occurred when SMA 50 crossed above SMA 200 at $2,681, maintaining a strong bullish trend with no Death Cross present.
For the 1-Hour timeframe, EMA 21 crossed above SMA 50 at $2,684, supporting a strong momentum. No Death Cross is observed, reinforcing the bullish outlook.
On the 4-Hour timeframe, EMA 21 crossed above SMA 50 at $2,683, confirming a macro-level bullish uptrend. There are no signs of a Death Cross.
On the Daily timeframe, the Golden Cross appeared as SMA 50 crossed above SMA 200 at $2,662. No Death Cross is detected, signaling a stable bullish trend.
EMA 5 Behavior Across All Timeframes
The EMA 5 is a critical short-term momentum indicator and acts as a magnet for price during consolidations or retracements. Here’s how it behaves across timeframes:
On the 5-Minute timeframe, the EMA 5 is locked at $2,688, consolidating and aligning with the POC.
On the 15-Minute timeframe, it holds at $2,689, tracking short-term bullish momentum.
On the 30-Minute timeframe, the EMA 5 is locked near $2,688, confirming the range play.
On the 1-Hour timeframe, it aligns with the breakout pivot at $2,688.
On the 4-Hour timeframe, EMA 5 offers momentum support for bullish moves at $2,688.
On the Daily timeframe, it tracks macro trend support near $2,684.
Interpretation of EMA 5
• In Bullish Scenarios: Price staying above EMA 5 indicates sustained momentum.
• In Bearish Scenarios: Price breaking below EMA 5 suggests a short-term pullback or reversal.
Updated Shark Traps with Golden/Death Cross and EMA 5 Integration
Scenario 1: Bullish Liquidity Sweep Below VAL ($2,683)
• Trigger: EMA 5 crosses above EMA 21 after sweeping below $2,683.
• Entries:
• Entry 1: $2,684 (after Golden Cross forms).
• Entry 2: $2,680 (VWAP Lower Band).
• Targets:
• TP1: $2,688 (POC).
• TP2: $2,692 (VAH).
• TP3: $2,700 (VWAP Upper Band).
• Stop Loss: Below $2,675.
Scenario 2: Bearish Liquidity Sweep Above VAH ($2,692)
• Trigger: EMA 5 crosses below EMA 21 or SMA 50 near $2,692.
• Entries:
• Entry 1: $2,690 (after Death Cross forms).
• Entry 2: $2,700 (VWAP Upper Band).
• Targets:
• TP1: $2,688 (POC).
• TP2: $2,683 (VAL).
• TP3: $2,675 (SMA 200).
• Stop Loss: Above $2,705.
Scenario 3: Bullish Breakout Above VAH ($2,692)
• Trigger: EMA 5 and SMA 50 align above $2,692 with volume confirmation.
• Entries:
• Entry 1: $2,694 (on breakout retest).
• Entry 2: $2,700 (on continuation).
• Targets:
• TP1: $2,700 (VWAP Upper Band).
• TP2: $2,710 (Fibonacci extension).
• TP3: $2,726 (stretch target).
• Stop Loss: Below $2,688.
Scenario 4: Bearish Breakdown Below VAL ($2,683)
• Trigger: EMA 5 crosses below SMA 50 near $2,683.
• Entries:
• Entry 1: $2,682 (on breakdown retest).
• Entry 2: $2,675 (on continuation).
• Targets:
• TP1: $2,675 (SMA 200).
• TP2: $2,660 (VWAP Lower Band).
• TP3: $2,650 (stretch target).
• Stop Loss: Above $2,688.
Session-Specific Golden/Death Cross Shark Plays
Tokyo Session
Golden Cross likely at $2,683-$2,684 after a liquidity sweep during low volatility.
Long Entry: $2,684, targeting $2,688 (POC) and $2,692 (VAH).
London Session
Death Cross forming near $2,692 to trap breakout buyers.
Short Entry: $2,692, targeting $2,683 (VAL) and $2,675 (SMA 200).
NYC Session
Golden Cross momentum likely leads to a breakout above $2,692.
Long Entry: $2,694, targeting $2,710 and $2,726.
Final Shark’s Playbook and Execution
1. Multi-Timeframe Alignment: Monitor EMA 5 for momentum shifts and track Golden/Death Cross formations for entry validation.
2. Volume Confirmation: Use volume spikes or exhaustion at key levels (POC, VAL, VAH) for entry confirmation.
3. Scaling In/Out: Scale in near liquidity zones (e.g., $2,683 or $2,692). Exit 40% at TP1, 30% at TP2, and 30% at TP3.
4. Risk Management: Keep risk under 1-2% per trade. Adjust stops dynamically using HMA 13 or EMA 21.
Final Word
The golden and death crosses are powerful tools for sharks like us. Use them to bait retail prey, engineer liquidity sweeps, and devour stop losses. With EMA 5 as your compass, align your strategy with precision and leave no prey untouched.
Golden and Death Cross Overview
1. Golden Cross: Occurs when a short-term moving average crosses above a long-term moving average, signaling bullish momentum.
2. Death Cross: Occurs when a short-term moving average crosses below a long-term moving average, signaling bearish momentum.
Golden and Death Cross Levels Across Timeframes
On the 5-Minute timeframe, the Golden Cross occurred as EMA 21 crossed above SMA 50 at $2,684, while the Death Cross is anticipated as EMA 5 approaches SMA 50 near $2,689.
On the 15-Minute timeframe, the Golden Cross happened when EMA 5 crossed above EMA 21 at $2,683. Currently, there is no sign of a Death Cross, indicating a bullish alignment.
On the 30-Minute timeframe, the Golden Cross occurred when SMA 50 crossed above SMA 200 at $2,681, maintaining a strong bullish trend with no Death Cross present.
For the 1-Hour timeframe, EMA 21 crossed above SMA 50 at $2,684, supporting a strong momentum. No Death Cross is observed, reinforcing the bullish outlook.
On the 4-Hour timeframe, EMA 21 crossed above SMA 50 at $2,683, confirming a macro-level bullish uptrend. There are no signs of a Death Cross.
On the Daily timeframe, the Golden Cross appeared as SMA 50 crossed above SMA 200 at $2,662. No Death Cross is detected, signaling a stable bullish trend.
EMA 5 Behavior Across All Timeframes
The EMA 5 is a critical short-term momentum indicator and acts as a magnet for price during consolidations or retracements. Here’s how it behaves across timeframes:
On the 5-Minute timeframe, the EMA 5 is locked at $2,688, consolidating and aligning with the POC.
On the 15-Minute timeframe, it holds at $2,689, tracking short-term bullish momentum.
On the 30-Minute timeframe, the EMA 5 is locked near $2,688, confirming the range play.
On the 1-Hour timeframe, it aligns with the breakout pivot at $2,688.
On the 4-Hour timeframe, EMA 5 offers momentum support for bullish moves at $2,688.
On the Daily timeframe, it tracks macro trend support near $2,684.
Interpretation of EMA 5
• In Bullish Scenarios: Price staying above EMA 5 indicates sustained momentum.
• In Bearish Scenarios: Price breaking below EMA 5 suggests a short-term pullback or reversal.
Updated Shark Traps with Golden/Death Cross and EMA 5 Integration
Scenario 1: Bullish Liquidity Sweep Below VAL ($2,683)
• Trigger: EMA 5 crosses above EMA 21 after sweeping below $2,683.
• Entries:
• Entry 1: $2,684 (after Golden Cross forms).
• Entry 2: $2,680 (VWAP Lower Band).
• Targets:
• TP1: $2,688 (POC).
• TP2: $2,692 (VAH).
• TP3: $2,700 (VWAP Upper Band).
• Stop Loss: Below $2,675.
Scenario 2: Bearish Liquidity Sweep Above VAH ($2,692)
• Trigger: EMA 5 crosses below EMA 21 or SMA 50 near $2,692.
• Entries:
• Entry 1: $2,690 (after Death Cross forms).
• Entry 2: $2,700 (VWAP Upper Band).
• Targets:
• TP1: $2,688 (POC).
• TP2: $2,683 (VAL).
• TP3: $2,675 (SMA 200).
• Stop Loss: Above $2,705.
Scenario 3: Bullish Breakout Above VAH ($2,692)
• Trigger: EMA 5 and SMA 50 align above $2,692 with volume confirmation.
• Entries:
• Entry 1: $2,694 (on breakout retest).
• Entry 2: $2,700 (on continuation).
• Targets:
• TP1: $2,700 (VWAP Upper Band).
• TP2: $2,710 (Fibonacci extension).
• TP3: $2,726 (stretch target).
• Stop Loss: Below $2,688.
Scenario 4: Bearish Breakdown Below VAL ($2,683)
• Trigger: EMA 5 crosses below SMA 50 near $2,683.
• Entries:
• Entry 1: $2,682 (on breakdown retest).
• Entry 2: $2,675 (on continuation).
• Targets:
• TP1: $2,675 (SMA 200).
• TP2: $2,660 (VWAP Lower Band).
• TP3: $2,650 (stretch target).
• Stop Loss: Above $2,688.
Session-Specific Golden/Death Cross Shark Plays
Tokyo Session
Golden Cross likely at $2,683-$2,684 after a liquidity sweep during low volatility.
Long Entry: $2,684, targeting $2,688 (POC) and $2,692 (VAH).
London Session
Death Cross forming near $2,692 to trap breakout buyers.
Short Entry: $2,692, targeting $2,683 (VAL) and $2,675 (SMA 200).
NYC Session
Golden Cross momentum likely leads to a breakout above $2,692.
Long Entry: $2,694, targeting $2,710 and $2,726.
Final Shark’s Playbook and Execution
1. Multi-Timeframe Alignment: Monitor EMA 5 for momentum shifts and track Golden/Death Cross formations for entry validation.
2. Volume Confirmation: Use volume spikes or exhaustion at key levels (POC, VAL, VAH) for entry confirmation.
3. Scaling In/Out: Scale in near liquidity zones (e.g., $2,683 or $2,692). Exit 40% at TP1, 30% at TP2, and 30% at TP3.
4. Risk Management: Keep risk under 1-2% per trade. Adjust stops dynamically using HMA 13 or EMA 21.
Final Word
The golden and death crosses are powerful tools for sharks like us. Use them to bait retail prey, engineer liquidity sweeps, and devour stop losses. With EMA 5 as your compass, align your strategy with precision and leave no prey untouched.
Mohamed
THE Ichimoku MAN on the Nile
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you are welcome to join my Telegram channel, Ichimokuonthenile.
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Mohamed
THE Ichimoku MAN on the Nile
#traders4traders
you are welcome to join my Telegram channel, Ichimokuonthenile.
for GOLD follow this link: t.me/GOLDontheNILE
youtube youtube.com/@ICHIMOKUontheNILE
THE Ichimoku MAN on the Nile
#traders4traders
you are welcome to join my Telegram channel, Ichimokuonthenile.
for GOLD follow this link: t.me/GOLDontheNILE
youtube youtube.com/@ICHIMOKUontheNILE
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.