This is a 1-hour chart of CFDs on Gold (XAU/USD)
1. Consolidation Zone (Highlighted in Yellow)
The price was consolidating in a range before breaking out upwards.
This period represents market indecision before a breakout.
2. Breakout & Bearish Flag Formation
The price broke out of the consolidation zone and moved higher.
A bearish flag pattern (drawn in blue) is forming, which is a continuation pattern that often leads to a downside move.
The flag consists of an upward-sloping channel, indicating a temporary retracement before a potential drop.
3. Potential Price Movement
If the bearish flag confirms with a breakdown, the price may fall back into the consolidation range or lower.
The expected target is typically the length of the previous downward move (flagpole) projected downward from the breakout point.