Technical Breakdown on Gold Spot / USD (XAU/USD) | 1H Timeframe

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Technical Breakdown on Gold Spot (XAU/USD) – 1H Timeframe using Volume Profile, Gann, and CVD + ADX

1. Key Observations (Volume, Gann & CVD + ADX Focused)

a) Volume Profile Insights:

Value Area High (VAH): 3,388.2

Value Area Low (VAL): 3,296.7

Point of Control (POC): 3,385.3

High-volume nodes: Dense consolidation between 3,365 – 3,390, indicating institutional activity and balance.

Low-volume gaps: Between 3,340 – 3,360 (inefficient move up, price may revisit).

b) Liquidity Zones:

Stop clusters likely at:

Above 3,388 (previous swing high)

Below 3,300 (recent swing low)

Order absorption areas: Around 3,320 where price stalled with large volume, indicating passive buyers absorbing aggressive sellers.

c) Volume-Based Swing Highs/Lows:

Swing High: 3,388.5 (strong rejection & volume spike)

Swing Low: 3,297.1 (volume bounce support area)

d) CVD + ADX Indicator Analysis:

Trend Direction: Range-bound currently (sideways movement in CVD with weak momentum)

ADX Strength: ADX < 20 → Indicates weak trend or consolidation

CVD Confirmation:

CVD is showing slight bullish divergence vs. price → early demand buildup

Not yet confirmed with strong trend continuation

2. Support & Resistance Levels

a) Volume-Based Levels:

Support:

VAL: 3,296.7

Absorption zone: 3,320.0

Resistance:

VAH: 3,388.2

Swing high: 3,388.5

b) Gann-Based Levels:

Recent swing low: 3,297.1

Retracement levels (from recent high 3,388.5 to low 3,297.1):

1/3 Retracement: 3,327.6

1/2 Retracement: 3,342.8

2/3 Retracement: 3,358.0

3. Chart Patterns & Market Structure

a) Trend: Range-bound (confirmed by ADX < 20 and flat CVD)
b) Notable Patterns:

Potential bullish falling wedge pattern forming

Projection suggests price might bounce from 3,320 toward upper channel (3,370+)

Watch for retest of POC (3,385) for breakout confirmation

4. Trade Setup & Risk Management

a) Bullish Entry (Pending confirmation from breakout and CVD support):

Entry Zone: 3,320 – 3,325 (channel + volume support)

Targets:

T1: 3,342.8 (50% Gann)

T2: 3,385.3 (POC and VAH)

Stop-Loss (SL): Below 3,297 (swing low/VAL)

RR: Minimum 1:2

b) Bearish Entry (If rejection at VAH and CVD turns bearish):

Entry Zone: 3,385 – 3,388

Target:

T1: 3,320.0

Stop-Loss (SL): Above 3,400

RR: Minimum 1:2

c) Position Sizing:

Risk only 1-2% of capital per trade

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