# *gold Analysis of the 1-hour time frame Chart:*
#### *1. Tools Used:*
- *Trend Lines:*
- Two trend lines forming a rising channel (ascending structure).
- A breakout below the lower trendline, indicating a potential shift in market structure.
- *Smart Money Concepts (SMC):*
- *BOS (Break of Structure):* Confirms a continuation of a trend.
- *CHOCH (Change of Character):* Indicates a potential market shift.
- *SSL (Sell-Side Liquidity):* Suggests a possible liquidity grab before price moves lower.
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#### *2. Patterns Applied:*
- *Ascending Channel:*
- The price was moving within a rising channel before breaking down.
- *Breakout & Retest Pattern:*
- Price broke below the trendline and is retesting the breakout zone, confirming a potential short (sell) entry.
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#### *3. Trade Setup & Expected Movement:*
- *Entry:* After the breakout and retest of the trendline.
- *Stop Loss (SL):* Above the previous high (around 3,061.89).
- *Take Profit (TP):* Around 2,983, targeting the next liquidity zone.
- *Risk/Reward:* The setup follows a trend reversal approach, with a bearish expectation.
### *Conclusion:*
- The chart suggests a *bearish setup* after the breakout.
- The structure indicates a *potential downtrend* with a retest confirming sell entries.
- If price moves back inside the channel, the bearish setup could be invalidated.
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