Contracting triangle on XAUHi everyone
what are you doing this days?
After a strong bullish trend from 2780 to 2880 and completing two upward legs, we are now trapped in a contracting triangle.
The scenario I anticipate for the market's next move is marked in red: an upward push toward the identified resistance zone, followed by a drop to the lower trendline.
What do you think ? comment below
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GOLD 1H CHART ROUTE MAP & TRADING PLAN FOR THE WEEKHey Everyone,
Please see our updated 1h chart levels and targets for the coming week.
We are seeing price play between two weighted levels with a gap above at 2872 and a gap below at 2851. We will need to see ema5 cross and lock on either weighted level to determine the next range.
We will see levels tested side by side until one of the weighted levels break and lock to confirm direction for the next range.
We will keep the above in mind when taking buys from dips. Our updated levels and weighted levels will allow us to track the movement down and then catch bounces up.
We will continue to buy dips using our support levels taking 30 to 40 pips. As stated before each of our level structures give 20 to 40 pip bounces, which is enough for a nice entry and exit. If you back test the levels we shared every week for the past 24 months, you can see how effectively they were used to trade with or against short/mid term swings and trends.
BULLISH TARGET
2872
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK ABOVE 2807 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BULLISH TARGET
2885
2898
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK ABOVE 2898 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BULLISH TARGET
2911
2923
BEARISH TARGETS
2851
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK BELOW 2851 WILL OPEN THE RETRACEMENT RANGE
2841 - 2819
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK BELOW 2819 WILL OPEN THE SWING RANGE
SWING RANGE
2807 - 2794
SECONDARY SWING RANGE
2782 - 2764
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Silver Struggles at Resistance – Bearish Setup in Play?Since reaching the 32.30 resistance zone last Wednesday, OANDA:XAGUSD has been trading in a range-bound consolidation phase.
On Friday’s NFP release, the price spiked back into this resistance area but quickly reversed, closing the day near the 31.70 support level.
Currently, Silver is rebounding once again from this support, which could present a good shorting opportunity for sellers.
My bias is bearish as long as 32.50 resistance holds, and I expect a potential decline toward 31.00 in the near term.
XAGUSD H1 I Bearish ContinuationBased on the H1 chart, the price is approaching our sell entry level at 32.125, aligning with a key resistance level and the 50% Fibonacci retracement. This setup suggests a potential bearish reversal.
A rejection at this level could drive prices lower toward our take profit at 31.658, where buyers may look to step in near a previous support zone.
The stop loss is set at 32.638, positioned above the previous swing high, providing sufficient room for fluctuations while ensuring the bearish setup remains valid.
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XAUUSD H1 | Bearish Drop Based on the H4 chart analysis, we can see that the price is rising toward our sell entry at 2880.26, that lines up with the 78.6% Fibo retracement
Our take profit will be at 2855.42, an overlap support level.
The stop loss will be at 2896.71, above the 127.2% Fibonacci extension and the 100% Fibonacci projection.
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Trade Idea: Long Position on XAUUSD ( BUY LIMIT )Analysis Summary
1. Trend Analysis:
• The Daily chart shows a strong uptrend, with price making higher highs and higher lows.
• The 15-minute chart supports the uptrend with a series of pullbacks and continuations.
• The 3-minute chart shows some volatility but confirms higher support levels.
2. Technical Indicators:
• MACD (Daily): Strong bullish momentum.
• RSI (Daily at 74.59): Overbought but not showing reversal signals.
• Moving Averages: Price is riding above short-term MAs, indicating continued buying pressure.
3. Fundamental Analysis:
• Gold is in a strong uptrend due to market uncertainty and demand for safe-haven assets.
• U.S. economic data, interest rate outlook, and inflation trends remain supportive of gold’s rally.
Trade Setup
• Position: Long
• Entry: $2860 (Buy on a slight dip)
• Stop-Loss (SL): $2845 (Below recent support)
• Take-Profit (TP): $2890 (Aligned with the trend and recent highs)
• Risk-Reward Ratio: 2:1
Conclusion
• Bias: Strongly bullish
• Probability of success: High, as long as gold maintains momentum above $2850
• Risk: If price breaks below $2845, further downside correction is possible.
Weekly and Monday analysis for Nasdaq, Oil, and GoldNasdaq
The Nasdaq closed lower as the market digested the Employment Trends Index (ETI) report. On the weekly chart, a sell signal is in play, yet the index remains within a range-bound structure. Until it reclaims the 5-week moving average, any upside move could still face rejection.
On the daily chart, the MACD has not yet crossed below the signal line, meaning the buy signal remains intact. A critical moment is approaching: will the index break below the 20-day and 60-day moving average golden cross, or will it regain bullish momentum? If a daily sell signal emerges, downside targets extend toward 20,940, where the Bollinger Band lower boundary and 120-day moving average converge.
Although a gap-down occurred today, as long as the daily buy signal holds, traders should approach this market with a range-bound mindset rather than assuming a strong breakdown.
On the 240-minute chart, the index encountered resistance at the upper range boundary. A bearish engulfing candle triggered a sell signal, but since both the MACD and Signal line remain above the zero line, this still suggests a range-bound market. Buying dips and selling rallies remain the most effective strategy.
Market volatility is increasing following Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs on most countries. Additionally, Wednesday’s U.S. CPI release could be a major catalyst—keep it in mind when positioning.
Crude Oil
Crude oil closed higher, bouncing off support on the daily chart. The weekly chart shows strong support at the 20-week moving average, making further downside moves challenging. The $70–71 zone remains an attractive buy area, and with the weekly buy signal still intact, traders should avoid aggressive short-selling.
On the daily chart, oil has yet to reclaim the 5-day moving average, and the MACD remains below the zero line, while the Signal line is still above it, indicating a mixed market structure. Given the potential for a bullish MACD crossover, long positions remain more favorable.
The ideal price action scenario would involve a push to the 10-day moving average, a pullback to retest the $70–71 range, and then a double-bottom formation, leading to a strong upside breakout.
On the 240-minute chart, a buy signal has re-emerged, suggesting a short-term bottom formation. Additionally, MACD bullish divergence is forming, reinforcing the bullish case. Selling into weakness should be avoided, while buying dips remains the preferred strategy.
Gold
Gold closed higher but formed a long upper wick, indicating selling pressure at the highs. On the weekly chart, gold is trading above the Bollinger Band upper boundary, placing it in overbought territory.
At the start of the week, traders should avoid chasing highs and instead focus on buying pullbacks at key support levels. If gold continues to extend gains, shorting near the highs could be an option.
However, volatility is expected to increase due to key data releases:
Wednesday: U.S. CPI
Thursday: U.S. PPI
On the daily chart, the long wick suggests that gold may enter a consolidation phase around 2,900. If the 5-day moving average is lost, a 10-day moving average pullback could set up a range-bound structure. The MACD is in the process of narrowing toward the signal line, indicating that a corrective phase may occur this week. Buying pullbacks remains the preferred approach.
On the 240-minute chart, gold has broken above previous highs, but the MACD is declining, signaling bearish divergence. Now that a sell signal has emerged, the MACD is shifting lower. In the short term, selling rallies remains more favorable, while long positions should only be considered near strong demand zones.
Given the CPI release on Wednesday, gold may remain range-bound until then. Stay cautious, and trade within the range.
■Trading Strategies for Today
Nasdaq - Bullish Market
-Buy Levels: 21550 / 21470 / 21420 / 21340 / 21220
-Sell Levels: 21680 / 21715 / 21800 / 21900
Crude Oil - Range-Bound Market
-Buy Levels: 70.70 / 70.30 / 69.80 / 69.20
-Sell Levels: 71.30 / 71.80 / 72.50
Gold - Bullish Market
-Buy Levels: 2885 / 2878 / 2873 / 2862 / 2856
-Sell Levels: 2906 / 2917 / 2926
These strategies apply only during pre-market hours. Profit-taking and stop-loss levels are as follows: Nasdaq: 15 points, Oil and Gold: 20 ticks.
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Could the price drop from here?WTI Oil (XTI/USD) is rising towards the pivot and could drop to the 1st support which acts as a pullback support.
Pivot: 72.97
1st Support: 69.54
1st Resistance: 75.99
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Bearish reversal off 61.8% Fibonacci resistance?The Silver (XAG/USD) is reacting off the pivot which is a pullback resistance and could reverse to the 1st support which has been identified as an overlap support.
Pivot: 32.55
1st Support: 29.97
1st Resistance: 34.87
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XAUUSD's Volatility: Will it Fake Us Out or Continue Long?Many have been anticipating Gold to move in both directions. Some are expecting a nice drop while others are camping out for that long. I've been on both sides. Here, I explain my reasons for wanting to Long Gold (XAUUSD) with anticipated targets for both a short-term sell and the buy continuation.
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#202506 - priceactiontds - weekly update - wti crude oilGood Evening and I hope you are well.
comment: 70 should be bigger support and I expect more sideways movement here. It is somewhat lower probability than bears continuing with the selling because bulls managed to go above the prior day’s bar exactly two times in the last 15 trading days.
current market cycle: trading range
key levels: 70 - 75
bull case: Bulls need to print some consecutive bull bars or the selling won’t stop. Their first target is to test up to 72 and the daily 20ema and then test the bear trend line from 79.45. Bulls have going for them that market is not making meaningful lower lows and new lows are bought. Still, best they can hope for next week is to go sideways between 70 - 73.
Invalidation is below 69.7.
bear case: Bears are selling any bounce harder than bulls are buying new lows. They prevent bulls from printing any decent bull bar or even consecutive bars above the 4h 20ema. They also have going for them that the volume during the selling is much greater than during the pull-backs. For now bears are still in full control and they are favored for lower prices. Problem for them is that 70 is a big round number and also above the trading that the market stayed in from October to December. Selling close to 70 is a bad sell and unless we get bearish oil news, we can expect bears to wait for pull-backs to 72 or 73 before selling again.
Invalidation is above 75.
short term: Neutral for now. No interest in this tbh. 70 should hold but the last thing I want to do is buying this.
medium-long term - Update from 2025-01-19: Triangle is dead and market is now in a proper trading range with upside to 80 or even 85.
current swing trade: None
chart update: Added bear channel
Gold Unstoppable to get to 3000, but we might see a pullbackOn Gold futures I clearly see this going for new historical highs, but since everyone is joining the ride a pullback is around the corner.
Liquidity has just been swept on the 4Hr, so this would be a perfect scenario to squeeze the longs all the way down to a bullish order block/demand zone at 2853,2
SILVER Risky Long! Buy!
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SILVER is making a local
Bearish correction but
Silver Is trading in an uptrend
So after the retest of the
Horizontal support below
At 31.58$ a local bullish
Rebound is to be expected
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XAUUSD 9/2/25XAU is running bullish for the sixth consecutive week. We called for a new all-time high last week and the week before. If new highs form, we will shift our attention to them, but as it stands, we are anticipating another all-time high. Gold is being driven by fundamentals as well as a strong potential for gains based on past performance.
We now look to Orion for the daily bias, and as expected, it remains bullish. Based on this, we have key lows marked on our chart, with the third being a high-volume low. From our understanding, we expect a counter-trend move to start the week before continuing with more long positions. If price reaches our lower areas, we will look for the correct entry to follow through on these moves.
Trade your plan and manage your risk. Always follow Orion.
Anticipating Movements in XAU/USD for the Week AheadAs of February 9, 2025, gold (XAU/USD) is trading at approximately $2,861.26. Analysts anticipate a bullish trend for gold in the upcoming week. Economies.com projects that gold may test the $2,900 level as a key resistance point. Similarly, 30rates.com forecasts that gold prices could reach $2,923 by Thursday, February 13, 2025, and $2,941 by Friday, February 14, 2025. These projections are influenced by various factors, including geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, which often drive investors toward safe-haven assets like gold. However, it’s important to note that market conditions can change rapidly. Therefore, it’s advisable to monitor real-time market updates and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
ETH—Signs of Life AppearingSmall, but significant signs of life showing on the 2 day RSI over the 11 day course of time shown as ETH continued to make lower lows, RSI made higher highs suggesting bullish divergence.
2 day RSI was arbitrarily used to show this divergence due to it being more apparent, though 3, and 5 day RSI additionally show the same bullish divergence
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A BUY and a SELL on GOLD (5 mins/15 mins TF)Hello guys,
According to the chart, it looks like most traders are sellers in the market. However, the price needs to rise a bit more before a sell movement begins.
An important note: I see an uptrend for gold in the higher time frames (HTF), so all positions should be scalped with a small stop-loss (SL). Please be careful and manage your entry volume accordingly.
Let me know your thoughts on these positions.
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XAUUSD analysis for the weekLet’s craft a forward-looking analysis for XAU/USD (gold) based on plausible macroeconomic narratives, historical patterns, and potential catalysts. Keep in mind this is a speculative exercise—actual outcomes depend on unpredictable events.
Key Factors Shaping XAU/USD
1. Federal Reserve Policy
Bullish for Gold: Lower real interest rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold.
Risk: If the Fed pauses or signals a "higher for longer" stance due to sticky inflation, gold could face headwinds.
2. U.S. Dollar Dynamics
A weaker USD (due to rate cuts or fiscal concerns, e.g., U.S. debt sustainability debates) would amplify gold’s appeal.
A stronger USD (safe-haven demand during a global recession or Fed policy reversal) could pressure gold.
3. Global Recession Risks
If major economies (EU, China) slide into recession, gold may rally as a safe haven, even if the USD strengthens temporarily.
4. Geopolitical Landscape
U.S. Election Aftermath: Policy uncertainty post-2024 election (taxes, tariffs, fiscal spending) could drive volatility.
New Conflicts: Escalation in Taiwan, Middle East, or Russia-NATO tensions would boost gold demand.
5. Central Bank Demand
Continued diversification away from USD reserves (e.g., BRICS+ nations) may sustain structural gold buying.
6. Inflation Trends
A resurgence of inflation (e.g., energy shocks, supply chain disruptions) would reignite gold’s role as an inflation hedge.
Scenario 1: Bullish Rally (2900–3000)
Catalysts:
Fed cuts rates aggressively (150+ bps total) amid a U.S. growth slowdown.
China’s property crisis spirals, triggering global risk-off sentiment.
Middle East conflict disrupts oil flows, spiking inflation.
Technical Outlook: A breakout above $3,000 (psychological barrier) could trigger algorithmic buying and FOMO momentum.
Scenario 2: Bearish Correction (2800-2600)
Catalysts:
Fed halts cuts due to stubborn inflation (CPI rebounds to 3.5%+).
USD surges as EU/Japan face deeper recessions.
Central banks slow gold purchases, ETFs see outflows.
Technical Outlook: A drop below $2,800 (hypothetical 2024 support) could trigger stop-loss cascades.
Scenario 3: Sideways Churn (2750-2900)
Catalysts:
Markets digest conflicting data (mixed growth, moderate inflation).
Geopolitical “cold wars” (U.S.-China tech/trade) persist without escalation.
Technical Outlook: Range-bound action as bulls and bears await clarity.
Strategic Takeaways
Prepare for Volatility: Gold will react sharply to Fed policy shifts and geopolitical “surprises.”
Watch the USD: A sustained DXY breakdown below 106 could turbocharge gold’s rally.
Risk Management: Use options or trailing stops—gold’s moves could be exaggerated in thin liquidity.
Final Note
By February 2025, gold’s path will depend on how 2024’s unresolved macro risks (debt, inflation, elections) unfold. While the long-term bullish case for gold remains intact (debasement hedging, de-dollarization), short-term swings will hinge on Fed credibility.
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GOLD 4H CHART ROUTE MAP & TRADING PLAN FOR THE WEEKHey Everyone,
Please see our updated 4h chart levels and targets for the coming week.
We are seeing ema5 and price play between two weighted levels with a gap above at 2867 and a gap below at 2833. We need ema5 to cross and lock above or below the weighted Goldturns to determine the next range.
We will see levels tested side by side until one of the weighted levels break and lock to confirm direction for the next range.
We will keep the above in mind when taking buys from dips. Our updated levels and weighted levels will allow us to track the movement down and then catch bounces up.
We will continue to buy dips using our support levels taking 30 to 40 pips. As stated before each of our level structures give 20 to 40 pip bounces, which is enough for a nice entry and exit. If you back test the levels we shared every week for the past 24 months, you can see how effectively they were used to trade with or against short/mid term swings and trends.
BULLISH TARGET
2867
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK ABOVE 2867 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BULLISH TARGET
2894
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK ABOVE 2894 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BULLISH TARGET
2924
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK ABOVE 2924 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BULLISH TARGET
2958
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK ABOVE 2958 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BULLISH TARGET
2979
BEARISH TARGETS
2833
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK BELOW 2833 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BEARISH TARGET
2800
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK BELOW 2800 WILL OPEN THE SWING RANGE
SWING RANGE
2771 - 2743
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