Gold Slips Below 3,300 – Is the Downtrend Still in Play?Gold ended the week at 3,290 dollars per ounce, down about 15 dollars from its overnight high at 3,305.
The main driver behind this decline was the rebound in the US dollar, as recent American economic data pointed to a more resilient outlook, reducing the need for safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, market sentiment was further dampened by ongoing legal uncertainties surrounding former President Trump’s proposed trade tariffs, which made investors more cautious with riskier assets.
From a technical perspective, bearish pressure has persisted since gold topped out near 3,365 in mid-May. Price is now hovering near a mid-range support zone, and if selling continues in the early sessions next week, the 3,265 level could be the next downside target.
I believe gold may remain highly volatile in the coming days, especially as traders await the US Non-Farm Payrolls report on June 5. As long as price stays below the 3,305 mark, the bearish outlook remains intact.
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$XAUUSD Holding Key Support – Bounce Incoming?OANDA:XAUUSD is holding firm at the short-term support zone around $3,290–$3,295. This zone also aligns with the 200 EMA, adding strength to the current level.
Price previously flipped this resistance into support, now acting as a solid demand zone.
If we hold here, a potential push toward $3,330–$3,360 could follow.
Sellers remain active near the upper range, so monitor reactions closely.
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Gold Rising in the Short Term: Is a Breakout the Goal?Hello to all dear traders!
In general, Gold has gone through a very strong rally for some time, but I don't think this will continue to happen consistently in the future. As we can see, gold prices continue to benefit from various factors in the international market from the USD halting its upward momentum for four consecutive weeks and pulling back, to geopolitical tensions in many regions that have yet to ease. Most recently, the move by the U.S. President regarding the potential imposition of high tariffs on imported goods from the EU.
The market structure is beginning to show signs of exhaustion, as such overbought conditions often lead to significant pullbacks, supporting necessary corrections.
Although the long-term trend remains optimistic, I believe early next week may witness a short-term pullback.
We can see that gold is currently facing rejection just above the upper boundary of the ascending channel on the 4-hour chart, a zone that also aligns with a low-volume area. At this level, around 3,350, I don’t recommend chasing the highs. Unless this zone is clearly broken with confirmation, entering long positions here would be more of an emotional decision than a strategic one.
In my view, this remains a market where buying on dips makes more sense. Consider accumulating on pullbacks and holding until we revisit the 3,500 level once again.
In the long run though the bias remains bullish with potential to challenge the 3,435 and as well as 3,500 in the big picture.
But if you're watching for buys:
Observe price behavior on Monday
Only enter positions when the bullish structure is maintained
Avoid FOMO; buy only when there’s a clear breakout signal with a confirmed candlestick pattern
For sells:
Prioritize when there is a clear bearish rejection candlestick on H4 or Daily
Do not enter if there is no solid confirmation signal
GOLD increased in the short term: Break down expectedThe Gold market has been very strong for some time, but I don’t think this will continue to be the case going forward. As we’ve seen, the price has rallied a bit on Friday with Trump’s EU tariff threats.
Market structure starts to hint exhaustion, as such overbought conditions often lead to generous pullbacks, supporting needed corrections.
That being said I do think that on Monday we might see a short term pullback.
We can see that gold is currently being rejected just above the higher zone of the 4h ascending channel. The zone aligns with a low-volume node as well. Therefore, at this zone around the 3,350, I wouldn't recommend to chase high. Before this zone is clearly broken considering long entries here would be buying blindly.
Right now I think you have to look at this as a market that may just simply be a buy on the dip and hold till we get to the $3,500 level again type of situation.
The other scenario is that the market will consolidate for a while.
If we were to break down below the $3,290 level, then $3,200 is next support.
In the long run though the bias remains bullish with potential to challenge the 3,435 and as well as 3,500 in the big picture.
But if you're watching for buys:
wait to see how price behaves on Monday
watch for sustained bullish structure before getting involved
don’t chase, wait for a clean break + candle confirmation pattern
For sells:
Watch for bearish rejection in the next couple of candles (4H or Daily)
Don’t enter unless it’s confirmed!
Buy short term going to wave 2 retracementhi trader,
My trading plan for tomorrow is to buy short term till 0.382 to 0.5 retracement.
We finished the first leg down so to retrace up as 2nd wave.
Aim to touch at least 1968 to 1972 just to be safe.
Then will spot again for a sell signal going to wave 5 around 1838-1880 area.
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