Gold (XAU/USD) Technical Analysis – February 18, 2025

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Trend : Gold is in a strong uptrend, trading within a rising channel.
The price has consistently respected the green trendline (support).
Higher highs and higher lows confirm bullish momentum.
Key Levels:

Support: $2,750, $2,650 (major swing lows)
Resistance: $2,950, $3,000 (psychological level)

Technical Patterns:

There are multiple bullish breakouts from consolidation zones, marked by red resistance trendlines. The recent breakout above $2,850 suggests a continuation toward $3,000.
Ascending channel formation with a possible breakout to $3,250 in the long term.
Indicators:

Bollinger Bands: The price is riding the upper band, showing strong buying pressure.
Momentum: Continues to favor bulls unless there’s a breakdown below $2,850.
1-Hour Chart (Second Image) Analysis

Short-Term Trend:

Gold recently retested support around $2,880 and is consolidating.
Price is trading above the green trendline, maintaining a bullish structure.
Bearish Pullback Areas:

The bearish wick at $2,940 suggests rejection from strong resistance.
A break below $2,880 may signal a temporary correction toward $2,850.
Key Intraday Levels:

Support: $2,880, $2,850
Resistance: $2,940, $3,000

Possible Setups:

Breakout Buy: Above $2,940 → Target $3,000.
Support Buy: Around $2,880–$2,850 with stop loss below $2,840.
Short-term Sell: If price rejects $2,940 again, targeting $2,880.
Trading Ideas & Strategy
1. Swing Trading (Daily Chart Perspective)
Long Entry: Buy on a pullback near $2,850–$2,880, targeting $3,000–$3,250.
Stop Loss: Below $2,820.
2. Intraday Trading (1H Chart)
Buy: If price reclaims $2,940 → Target $3,000.
Sell: If price rejects $2,940 again → Target $2,880 with a stop loss at $2,955.
3. Risk Management
Keep SL tight (~$20-$30 range) due to Gold’s volatility.
Use trailing stop loss to secure profits as price moves higher.

Conclusion
Bullish Trend Dominates: Gold remains in a strong uptrend, and as long as it holds above $2,850–$2,880, buying dips remains the best approach.
Short-term Rejections Possible: If resistance at $2,940 holds, a small pullback may happen before another push higher.
Long-term Target: $3,000–$3,250 remains achievable in the coming weeks if bulls maintain control.

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