Gold has traded in a tight range since November, and some traders may see downside risk.

The first level on today’s chart is the recent series of higher lows and lower highs. XAUUSD has broken the bottom of that triangle, which may suggest its consolidation period is resolving to the downside.

Second, the price level around $2,075 marked peaks in July 2020, March 2022 and May 2023. An attempted spike above resistance in early December didn’t hold. That kind of failed breakout is a potentially bearish reversal pattern.

Next, $2,000 could have psychological importance. Gold is now struggling near that level.

Finally you have the October low around $1,810. Given the topping patterns and strong U.S. economy, some traders could potentially expect a retest toward that support.

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