XAUUSD Channel Up pull-back and then new High.Gold (XAUUSD) has been trading within a short-term Channel Up on the 4H time-frame since the December 26 2024 High. It just formed a 4H Golden Cross, which gives the medium-term a stronger bullish potential but on the short-term, it is highly likely to see the Channel Up first pull-back on a new Bearish Leg to test the 4H MA50 (blue trend-line).
That will be the best buy opportunity (assuming the candles close within the Channel Up) and aim for a new Higher High near Resistance 1 at 2725.
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New Quarterly Shift Analysis for XAUUSDThis post is based on my learnings from ICT Quarterly Shift Analysis teachings.
In September 2024, I published my quarterly shift analysis for #Gold. Back then, I estimated a shift in the market structure for Gold on or around the US Presidential Election date. It happened exactly as outlined. I estimated Gold to make a bear move or to create a large range, it did indeed created large range and has been moving within the range since then. The top of the range is 2790.10 and the bottom of the range is 2536.60.
For the new quarter, I expect Gold to make a new market structure shift during the week of President Trump's inauguration, specially on the Inauguration Date (20 January 2025).
During this critical period (from 20th to 31st January 2025), If Gold closes a strong bull candle above 2790.10, then I expect Gold to move towards new highs (2828, 2918 and 3000) in the next three-four months.
BUT, if Gold closes a strong bear candle below 2536.60, then I expect Gold to move towards 2480, 2340, and 2200 in the next three-four months.
Since US Elections, Gold has created more bearish indications compared to bullish indications, therefore, I am more in the favor of a bearish move, but I will wait for price confirmations to make up my final decision during the Inauguration Week.
Disclaimer: This is not a signal, just an analysis for your consideration and benefit. Please mix it with your own analysis.
Gold Race to 3,000: Rates, Politics, and BeyondAs visible on daily TF ,Key resistance levels 2720 were challenged two times already. A clean breakout above 2720 could lead to further bullish momentum also we have seen that the price recently retraced to 2,538 and 2,583 levels, forming bullish pullbacks before continuing upward, The corrective pullbacks appear to be shallow, indicating strong bullish momentum.
Based on Fibonacci extensions and historical price action, a bullish move toward the psychological level of 3,000 seems possible.
so with all this talk about the Fed cutting rates, FOMC's moves, there's a real buzz around gold hitting 3,000. Lower interest rates mean less reason to hold onto cash or bonds, making gold look pretty attractive. If Trump's policies stir up inflation or global uncertainty, even better for gold.
gold's been on a nice climb last week, bouncing back from where it should dip, which suggests there's strong buying interest. If it keeps this up, breaking past the current highs near 2790, we might just see it hit that 3,000 mark. But remember, this is all speculative; gold can be as unpredictable as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. Keep an eye on those FOMC meetings and any geopolitical drama; that's where the real action could come from.
Scenarios for buying Gold!Hello Everyone,
Dear Traders,
A triangle was formed for Gold
After the break TP could be around top of this Channel
However, an overbought witnessed in the LTF.
We might see some corrections here!
This could be the potential channel in future moves of the gold.
Two possible setups:
1-You can buy now and hope for sharp moves and your TP would be around top of channel.
2-You can wait for bottom of bullish potential LTF channel and set the TP as mid of the long-term channel
xauusd 1hr chart analysisTechnical Analysis
Key Levels
Support:
Primary Support: $2,675- 2680, a crucial level that has consistently held over the past weeks.
Secondary Support: A breakdown below $2,675 could lead to further declines toward $2,669 and $2,663
Resistance:
Primary Resistance: $2,693–$2,700, a zone gold must clear to confirm bullish momentum.
Extended Target: A sustained move above $2,703 could push gold toward $2,713 or higher, with the long-term target near $2,723
Price Action:
Gold has been consolidating around $2,650, indicating indecision in the market. Traders are awaiting a catalyst for a breakout in either direction
Indicators:
RSI: Neutral, indicating no overbought or oversold conditions.
Moving Averages: Gold is trading near its 50-day moving average, reflecting a balance between buyers and sellers.
Elliott Wave Analysis: Suggests the current correction phase might end soon, potentially paving the way for an upward movement
Hellena | GOLD (4H): Long to resistance area of 2717.733(Again).Dear colleagues, I believe that the 2717 level will be reached again, because the five-wave upward movement is not over yet.
I see here the development of wave “3” of higher order and the completion of the correction in wave “2” of medium order. I expect the price to start an upward movement this week.
I do not recommend placing short orders.
Manage your capital correctly and competently! Only enter trades based on reliable patterns!
Silver H4 | Falling to overlap supportSilver (XAG/USD) is falling towards an overlap support and could potentially bounce off this level to climb higher.
Buy entry is at 29.85 which is an overlap support that aligns with the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level.
Stop loss is at 29.33 which is a level that lies underneath an overlap support and the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level.
Take profit is at 30.68 which is an overlap retracement.
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CRUDE OIL // long after correctionThe market has managed to stay above the monthly impulse base (orange), and the weekly/daily has turned up.
The daily has reached the target fibo 138.2 with an impulse, therefore, I expect a countertrend here on H4/H1, and I want to go long after that countertrend breaks.
The target is the monthly breakdown and the daily target fibo 200.
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Orange lines represent impulse bases on major timeframes, signaling the direction and validity of the prevailing trend by acting as key levels where significant momentum originated.
Level colors:
H4 - aqua
Daily - blue
Weekly - purple
Monthly - magenta
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Gold--> Retest the resistance level before declining!Hello, dear friends! This is Ben here!
Gold prices continue their upward trend, currently hovering around 2671, with a modest daily increase of 0.05%.
The chart indicates that gold is consolidating and attempting to approach the critical resistance level of 2675. The bullish market structure suggests that prices are gearing up for a potential breakout. However, the key question remains, will the breakout occur? This depends largely on external factors, including the U.S. economy's performance and the inflationary trends, which have been long anticipated by the market.
Based on current market behavior, we might expect gold to test liquidity and recheck key resistance levels before any potential downward correction. Buyers are likely to exercise caution after disappointing inflation data from China and hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve's recent meeting minutes.
Frankly speaking, I’m not overly optimistic about gold’s upward momentum at the moment, given the lack of strong bullish catalysts aside from lingering trade policies, such as Trump's tariffs on major global powers. Fundamentally, the dollar’s strength and the Fed's hawkish stance continue to cap significant gains for the precious metal.
Resistance levels: 2675, 2680
Support levels: EMA 2665, 2655
From a technical standpoint, the market structure remains bullish, and in the short term, we could see an attempt to break through the 2675 resistance. If successful, prices may test the next areas of interest at 2680 or even 2692 (OB Zone),which could later result in a possible decline.
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WTI highest in more than 3 weeksTVC:USOIL hit its highest level in more than three months in early trading on Monday (January 13) in Asian markets, continuing last Friday's rise on market expectations that the United States will strengthen its measures. sanctions on Russia's oil industry, which will result in Russian supplies in China and India coming under pressure; In addition, the nonfarm payrolls report also boosted market confidence in the growth of crude oil demand in some parts of the US and Europe also stimulated winter crude oil fuel demand.
The Biden administration on Friday imposed the broadest package of sanctions targeting Russia's oil and gas revenues, a move aimed at giving Kyiv and Trump's new team leverage to reach a peace deal in Ukraine. This move is aimed at cutting Russia's revenue to continue the war. Since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began in Russia in February 2022, the war has caused tens of thousands of casualties and reduced many cities to rubble.
Ukrainian President Zelensky posted on X that the measures announced last Friday would "deal a big blow" to Moscow. He added that "The less money Russia gets from oil... the sooner peace will be restored."
US job growth unexpectedly accelerated in December, the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% and a stable labor market at the end of the year will boost crude oil demand.
Friday's closely watched Labor Department jobs report also showed fewer long-term unemployed people in December and the average length of unemployment shortened. Increases in these indicators have previously raised concerns about a labor market downturn.
December employment rose 256,000, the most since March. Data for October and November were revised to show 8,000 fewer jobs were added than previously reported.
The unemployment rate decreased from 4.2% in November. The average unemployment rate last year was 4.0% and in 2023 it will be 3.6%. In Friday's report, the government also released revisions to the past five years of seasonally adjusted household survey data, from which the unemployment rate is calculated.
With last Friday's jobs data settling in, this week will see a lot of US data and statements from Federal Reserve officials. US President-elect Donald Trump's team is expected to make many comments before the inauguration ceremony on January 20. China's trade data, economic activity and GDP will also be the focus of the market in general and the Crude Oil market in particular.
On the daily chart, TVC:USOIL continues its uptrend after breaking through the rising price channel noticed by readers in the previous issue. And currently the upward momentum is limited by the 0.618% Fibonacci retracement level, once WTI crude oil breaks above this level it can continue to increase further with the target then around 82.75USD in the short term.
However, the Relative Strength Index shows that the RSI is operating in the overbought area, which is a signal that there is not much room for price increases ahead, and also signals a possible downward correction. happen.
However, the technical outlook for WTI crude oil is currently bullish with support from the trend price channel, EMA21 and the nearest support level at the 0.50% Fibonacci retracement.
As long as WTI crude oil remains above the price channel and EMA21, any price declines should only be considered short-term corrections, notable levels will also be listed as follows.
Support: 76.33 – 75.20 – 74.61USD
Resistance: 78.98USD
Trend analysis and signalsThe trend of gold yesterday was no different from that of the previous few days. The only difference is that it is constantly breaking through the highs above. From the current point of view, the rise of gold has not ended. There is no news data on Thursday. The main focus can be on today's NFP. The overnight retracement low of gold near NFP is 2650, which is a strong support. It is still bullish if it holds!
Gold has remained strong since closing at the 2670 mark. The daily line maintains a bullish structure intact! The MA10/7-day moving average opened up to 43/56, and the New York closing price stood above the 60-day moving average. The hourly and four-hour charts Bollinger bands opened upward and the price was running in the middle and upper track.
Gold has repeatedly risen and fallen. At present, the trend of the market has been maintaining a steady upward trend. The lows are constantly rising, and the highs are constantly breaking upward. It is expected that today's Asian session will continue to maintain this upward pattern, and the future operation will continue to be mainly low-long!
Today is Friday and NFP day. I believe everyone is familiar with the recent NFP market trends. Most of them are just widening the amplitude of fluctuations. The 1-hour moving average continues to diverge upward. Gold bulls still have room to move upward. Gold fell back yesterday and got the first-line support of 2660 without breaking. Then gold will continue to buy on dips at 2660 in the Asian session. The bullish trend will continue. Go with the trend.
First support: 2663, second support: 2650, third support: 2668
First resistance: 2680, second resistance: 2691, third resistance: 2700
Operation ideas:
BUY: 2659-2661
SELL: 2688-2690
Bullish bounce off overlap support?The Silver (XAG/USD) is falling towards the pivot which is an overlap support and could bounce to the 1st resistance which acts as a pullback resistance.
Pivot: 29.97
1st Support: 28.81
1st Resistance: 32.08
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XAUUSD M15 | Bearish Drop Based on the M15chart analysis, we can see that the price is currently at our sell entry at 2688.24, an overlap resistance
Our take profit will be at 2677.19, a pullback support.
The stop loss will be placed at 2704.49, which is above 161.8% Fibo extension
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WTI Breakdown: Bearish Structure & Possible Trade Opportunity 👀 👉 Analyzing the WTI chart, we can observe a lower high and a lower low, indicating a bearish break in structure. I anticipate some additional downside movement. In the video, we delve into the trend, price action, market structure, and explore a potential trade opportunity. ⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Weekly and Today analysis for Nasdaq, Oil, and GoldNasdaq
The Nasdaq closed lower following the non-farm payroll data release. As noted in yesterday’s analysis, the possibility of a sharp drop in the third wave of selling on the 240-minute chart was highlighted and has largely materialized. The monthly 5-day moving average (20,880) emphasized this month acted as support, forming a lower wick.
On the weekly chart, the MACD has crossed below the Signal line, generating a sell signal. The index is positioned between the 3-day, 5-day, and 10-day moving averages above and the 20-day moving average below, suggesting the possibility of a range-bound market this week. If the market moves upward at the beginning of the week, it may decline later, and conversely, if it drops initially, a rebound may occur later in the week. The upper range is projected at 21,360–21,400, while the lower range is expected to be below 20,880. Flexible responses to early-week movements are crucial, especially with Wednesday’s CPI release likely to serve as a key turning point.
On the daily chart, the MACD and Signal lines remain below the zero line, making sell-side strategies near the 3-day or 5-day moving averages preferable during rebounds. Downward movement toward the 120-day moving average is possible, but there’s a strong likelihood of a rebound after forming a lower wick, so avoid chasing the sell-off. On the 240-minute chart, while selling pressure remains strong in the third wave of the downtrend, support and a potential trend reversal could occur below 20,700. Overall, a sell-on-rebound strategy is advantageous today.
Oil
Crude oil surged on the possibility of U.S. sanctions on Russian crude exports. As previously noted, oil continues to display a pattern of reversing trends and sharply rising from the bottom. In pre-market trading, prices have already surpassed $78, but with the significant divergence from the 5-day moving average, caution is warranted today.
On the weekly chart, the divergence from the 5-week moving average and the presence of previous highs around the $78 range suggest that even if prices rise further, chasing the rally should be avoided. The most favorable scenario this week involves buying on dips near the 5-week moving average, with corrections potentially reaching $73.4–$74.
On the daily chart, more time is needed for shorter-term moving averages, such as the 20-day and 60-day, to align with current prices. On the 240-minute chart, the MACD has formed a golden cross, generating a buy signal. However, if prices fail to surge further, divergence in the MACD could occur. Pay attention to potential sell signals and additional declines. As the rapid rise calls for a correction, prices are likely to consolidate around $78 during pre-market trading, making range-bound strategies favorable.
Gold
Gold surged on Friday due to reduced expectations of a Fed rate cut following employment surprises. On the weekly chart, gold has formed a bullish candle, breaking above key short-term moving averages. However, the significant divergence between the MACD and Signal lines suggests that surpassing the previous high near 2,760 will be challenging.
On the daily chart, the MACD is above the zero line, and the Signal line is trending upward, showing a buying trend. Buying on dips near the strong support zone at the 5-day and 60-day moving averages around 2,690 is a favorable short-term strategy. With additional upward movement possible, a buy-on-dips approach is recommended. However, volatility is expected to increase with Tuesday’s PPI and Wednesday’s CPI data, so plan accordingly.
On the 240-minute chart, strong buying momentum continues, with the RSI entering the overbought zone, making premature selling risky.
Weekly Overview
This week, early movements are likely to continue last week’s trends, with a potential inflection point around Wednesday’s CPI data. Manage risks carefully, and have a successful trading week!
■Trading Strategies for Today
Nasdaq - Bearish Market
-Buy Levels: 20,945 / 20,900 / 20,780 / 20,740 / 20,680
-Sell Levels: 21,110 / 21,210 / 21,310
Oil - Bullish Market
-Buy Levels: 76.55 / 76.00 / 75.60 / 74.60
-Sell Levels: 78.35 / 78.85 / 79.45 / 80.00
Gold - Range-bound Market
-Buy Levels: 2,713 / 2,703 / 2,695 / 2,685 / 2,677
-Sell Levels: 2,726 / 2,735 / 2,742 / 2,753 / 2,759
These strategies apply only during pre-market hours. Profit-taking and stop-loss levels are set as follows: Nasdaq: 15 points, Oil and Gold: 20 ticks.
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XAUUSD 12/1/24XAUUSD remains our second pair as usual. Orion is clear as always, giving us a bullish bias to target the highs. Similar to EU, we only have one high to aim for, so the options are the same as mentioned in that write-up. We could pull back from the current position, creating a new low in the process, which would lead us into the lows and present a long entry opportunity in line with the bias. Alternatively, we might take the high first and then drop down into the lows, which would also provide a potential long entry.
Overall, we are anticipating a higher shift and need to monitor the lows for this to materialize. Follow Orion, stick to your plan, and manage your risk properly.
#202502 - priceactiontds - weekly update - gold futuresGood Evening and I hope you are well.
comment: I want to be bearish with a stop 2761 but so far bears have not done enough. Market is still above the 1h 20ema and until we have consecutive closes below, I won’t take shorts. My bear trend line is good and market showed the expected reaction there but the risk of another test of 2735 is too high to take early shorts. Bulls also closed above 2710, which is pretty bullish but I would never buy so close to a big bear trend line. Downside potential is about 100 points while upside is most likely limited to 2761, so r:r is clearly on the bear side.
current market cycle: trading range
key levels: 2620 - 2761
bull case: Strongly bullish week and despite having many tails above the bull bars, we are only going up. Bulls want to break above the bear trend line and test 2761 again. Gold has been in a trading range 2560 - 2761 for more than 2 months and betting on a breakout is low probability. Bulls are buying this on momentum but once that is gone, they likely have to cover and try lower again. If bulls want 2800 bad, we would stay above 2700 and continue upwards. I currently see this 50/50 for both sides.
Invalidation is below 2670.
bear case: Bears tried on Friday but bulls got a big bullish reversal bar and closed above 2700. Best bears could do right now is to turn the market neutral around 2700 before they can try to sell this down again. Bulls are in full control and bears have not done much since beginning of 2025. First target for the bears is to stop the market from making new highs and staying below the 2024-12 high at 2761. Next target down would be 2680 and a 4h close below the 20ema, which has not happened since last Monday.
Invalidation is above 2761.
short term: Neutral around 2700. Bullish above 2740 for 2761 or higher and bearish only below 2650. Market most likely needs more sideways movement before we can go down.
medium-long term - Update from 2024-01-02: If we break strongly above 2700, we will likely retest 2740-2760 and depending on that move, we will either stay inside the big range 2560 - 2760 or retest 2800 or even higher.
current swing trade: None
chart update: Nothing