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GOLD Trending Higher - Can buyers push toward 3,300$?OANDA:XAUUSD is trading within a well-defined ascending channel, with price action consistently respecting both the upper and lower boundaries. The recent bullish momentum indicates that buyers are in control, suggesting a potential continuation. The price has recently broken above a key resistance zone and may come back for a retest. If this level holds as support, it would reinforce the bullish structure and increase the likelihood of a move toward the 3,300 target , which aligns with the channel’s upper boundary. As long as the price remains above this support zone, the bullish outlook stays intact. However, a failure to hold above this level could invalidate the bullish scenario and increase the likelihood of a pullback toward the channel’s lower boundary. Remember, always confirm your setups and use proper risk management.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by TrendDiva
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The Ultimate Guide to Smart Money ReversalsLet’s cut to it. Most retail traders get caught chasing moves that were never meant for them. They’re entering late, reacting to structure breaks without context, or fading moves without understanding what’s really happening behind the price. If you're trying to trade like smart money on the reversal, at the turn then you need to know when the game is flipping. That’s where the Market Structure Shift (MSS) comes in. But not just any MSS. I'm talking about MSS that follow a liquidity sweep and are driven by real displacementnot weak candles, not in consolidation. Real intent. Real shift. Here’s how I approach it. What Actually Counts as a Market Structure Shift? Everyone talks about market structure higher highs, lower lows, etc. But structure breaks alone don’t mean anything. A valid MSS isn’t just about breaking a swing point. It’s why it broke and how it broke that matters. I only consider a shift valid when three things are in place: Liquidity has been taken (above a high or below a low). The shift is caused by a displacement candle that clearly shows urgency. The move happens with strength, not during chop or consolidation. If you don’t have all three, it’s just noise. Liquidity Comes First Everything starts with a liquidity sweep. That’s the trap. Price has to reach into a pool of liquidity usually above equal highs, clean swing highs, or below clean lows to grab those orders, and reject. That rejection is key. It shows smart money is offloading positions into retail breakouts or stop hunts. Without a sweep, I don’t care what breaks. No liquidity = no reversal setup. So the first thing I do is mark out obvious liquidity levels. Equal highs, equal lows, trendline touches anywhere retail is likely to have their stops sitting. That’s where the fuel is. Then Comes Displacement After the sweep, I want to see displacement a sharp, aggressive move in the opposite direction. Not a weak pullback. Not a slow grind. A real candle that shows intent. Displacement is always obvious. You’ll get a clean candle, often engulfing multiple others, that breaks structure and leaves behind an imbalance what we call a Fair Value Gap (FVG). That imbalance is the signature of smart money hitting the market hard enough to leave a gap in the order flow. If the candle’s weak, or if it happens during consolidation, I skip it. Displacement is what separates real reversals from fakeouts. Here is a clean example of what it should look like. Confirming the Shift Once displacement confirms intent, I check if it actually broke structure. That means: In an uptrend, I want to see price break a previous higher low after sweeping a high. In a downtrend, I want price to break a lower high after sweeping a low. When that happens, that’s your MSS. Price has grabbed liquidity, shown displacement, and broken a key point in the structure. At that point, we’ve got a confirmed shift in control. Entries, Stops, and Targets Here’s how I trade it. After the MSS, I wait for price to pull back into the origin of the move. Usually, that’s going to be one of two things: The Fair Value Gap (imbalance left by the displacement candle) Or the MSS line itself (Shown on the example) Once price comes back into that zone, that’s where I’m interested in getting in. Stop loss always goes just above the high (for shorts) or below the low (for longs) of the displacement candle that caused the MSS. You’re giving it room to breathe, but keeping it tight enough to protect capital. Targets are straightforward: go for the next pool of liquidity. That means swing lows (sell-side) if you’re short, or swing highs (buy-side) if you’re long. That’s where price is most likely to be drawn next. A Clean Bearish Example Let’s say price is trending up, putting in higher highs and higher lows. Then it takes out a recent swing high liquidity swept. Immediately after that, a strong bearish candle drops and breaks the most recent higher low. That candle leaves an imbalance behind—perfect. Now I’ve got: ✅ Liquidity sweep ✅ Displacement ✅ Break of structure I mark out the FVG / MSS line, wait for price to retrace back into it, and enter the short. My stop goes above the displacement candle high. My target? The next clean swing low. That's the next spot where stops are resting where the market is drawn. A Few Things to Watch Out For This method works, but only if you’re strict about the rules. Don’t take MSS setups in consolidation. Wait for clean, impulsive breaks. If the shift happens without displacement or imbalance, skip it. It’s not clean. Be realistic with stops. Tight is good, but don’t choke the trade. Give it the structure it needs. The biggest mistake I see? Traders jump in too early trying to front-run the shift before displacement confirms it. Let the story unfold. Wait for the sweep. Wait for the candle that slaps the market and breaks structure. That’s your edge. As shown here, the first "MSS" is invalid and not the A+ setup you're looking for. Final Thoughts Trading smart money reversals is about reading intent. You’re not just looking at price, you’re understanding why it moved the way it did. When you combine a liquidity grab, displacement, and a break in structure, you're aligning with institutional activity. You're trading at the turn when smart money flips the script and leaves everyone else chasing. This isn’t about trading every break. It’s about knowing which breaks matter. Keep it clean. Stay patient. Follow the flow. __________________________________________ Thanks for your support! 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Education
by TehThomas
93
Gold hovers at the All-Time High (ATH)Gold Analysis Update: As Gold hovers at the All-Time High (ATH), it's crucial to observe how the market behaves during the London session, which is known for its high liquidity and volatility. After taking the Asian session high, the price action is now poised to potentially revisit the marked Fair Value Gap (FVG) zone. If the market retraces to this zone and provides a bullish confirmation, such as a strong bullish candlestick pattern or a break above a key resistance level, it could set the stage for a beautiful buy-side trade setup. This would potentially offer a lucrative trading opportunity for those looking to capitalize on the ongoing bullish trend. Let's closely monitor the price action and wait for the market to provide a clear signal before making any trading decisions.
OANDA:XAUUSD
by Peter_Wade
DOW JONES Free Signal! Sell! Hello,Traders! US30 made a nice bullish Rebound from the lows it Plunged towards during the High volatility of the last weeks But now that the market seems To have calmed down a bit we Are seeing a retest of the Horizontal resistance of 40,725 And a local pullback so we are Locally bearish biased, therefore We can enter a short trade With the Take Profit of 39,700 And the Stop Loss of 40,956 Sell! Comment and subscribe to help us grow! Check out other forecasts below too! Disclosure: I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis.
TRADENATION:US30Short
by TopTradingSignals
2
US30: The Market Is Looking Down! Short! My dear friends, Today we will analyse US30together☺️ The market is at an inflection zone and price has now reached an area around 40,580.88 where previous reversals or breakouts have occurred.And a price reaction that we are seeing on multiple timeframes here could signal the next move down so we can enter on confirmation, and target the next key level of 40,403.97..Stop-loss is recommended beyond the inflection zone. ❤️Sending you lots of Love and Hugs❤️
BLACKBULL:US30Short
by FreeXauusdSignals
1
GOLDMASTER1| GOLD 15MIN--- XAUUSD 15M Analysis — Smart Money Concept in Action! Price is climbing towards the Buyside Liquidity at 3,226.275 after filling the Fair Value Gap (FVG). Once liquidity is tapped, expecting a bearish reaction targeting the Bullish Order Block zone around 3,207.771. Patience and precision — let the setup come to you! Trust the process, follow the liquidity. #XAUUSD #SmartMoneyConcepts #FVG #LiquidityHunt #OrderBlock #ForexTrader #TradingSetup #MarketStructure GOLDMASTER1---
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by Goldmasters1
EURUSD: Next Move Is Up! Long! My dear friends, Today we will analyse EURUSD together☺️ The market is at an inflection zone and price has now reached an area around 1.13260 where previous reversals or breakouts have occurred.And a price reaction that we are seeing on multiple timeframes here could signal the next move up so we can enter on confirmation, and target the next key level of 1.13623.Stop-loss is recommended beyond the inflection zone. ❤️Sending you lots of Love and Hugs❤️
Long
by FreeXauusdSignals
1
USDJPY (1h) Potential SellAll major time frames indicate this pair will keep going down. 3 point confluences: 1. Created lower highs in both long term & short term tend failing to break the trendlines 2. We've just got a CHoCH (change in character) 3. Sell order block has formed after going sideways for a couple of days which means price is most likely to revisit it before exploding down. Entry strategy: Wait for a pullback into the recent sell order block then enter when the stochastics indicator is overbought to help give us a tighter stop-loss. Alternatively you can set a sell-limit order on the entry price (green line) Note: price could keep travelling down without doing a pullback GoodLuck!
Short
by bethalldaybae
GOLDMASTER1| BITCOIN --- Market Awareness Update — BTCUSDT 1H Price has successfully moved from the Bullish Order Block and tapped into the Buyside Liquidity Zone. 250+ Pips Achieved — Trade Played Out Exactly as Planned. Important: The market is now sitting at a Buyside Liquidity level, which is a high-risk zone for fresh buys. Liquidity has likely been collected, so watch for signs of either: 1. Rejection and potential reversal (smart money often triggers sell-offs from this area), 2. A breakout and retest before any continuation higher. Recommendation: Avoid late entries. Wait for clear structure confirmation (Break of Structure or Retest) before planning the next move. Manage your positions — smart money behavior is active at this level. GOLDMASTER1---
by Goldmasters1
GOLDMASTERS1 | GOLD 15M OUTLOOK --- GOLD 15M OUTLOOK — TRADE ACTIVATED Price perfectly respected the Bearish Order Block around 3,235-3,236 and has now rejected from that zone, triggering short setups. The move suggests sellers are in control below 3,231.668 — and price is now heading toward the Fair Value Gap (FVG) area around 3,216.942 for a potential reaction. Key Levels: Entry: Short position activated near 3,231-3,235 zone. First Target: 3,216.942 (FVG) — price is approaching this now. Final Target: If FVG breaks, price may seek deeper liquidity at the lower bullish zones near 3,210. GOLDMASTERS1---
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by Goldmasters1
Bitcoin - Rejection at Resistance: Watching $80K and BelowBitcoin is currently trading within a tight range between $84,000 and $85,000, a region that has acted as a strong resistance multiple times in the recent past. Bulls have tried to break through this level, but we’re starting to see some clear signs of exhaustion. Price is struggling to create a new higher high, and unless we see a clean breakout above this resistance, this could be the early signs of a lower high formation. A failure to break out here would indicate that bullish momentum is starting to fade, and that sellers are gaining control again in this zone. This could open the door for a short-term pullback before we see any renewed upside. Major Resistance Holding Price Down The red zone on the chart marks a key supply area, where sellers continue to step in aggressively. Multiple rejections have formed here, which gives this level more weight. Unless Bitcoin sees a strong breakout above $85,000 with volume, this area will likely hold price down. What we want to watch now is whether price can push through this resistance or whether it will roll over and confirm the rejection. Short-Term Bearish Bias – Eyes on Imbalance Zone If Bitcoin fails to break above this resistance, the most logical target on the downside becomes the $80,000 range. This level is interesting for two reasons: It lines up with an unfilled imbalance zone on the 4H chart. There’s also the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement level in the same area. This imbalance acts like a magnet for price, pulling price back into it to rebalance the inefficiency in the market. If momentum shifts to the downside, this is a very likely level for price to revisit. I’ll be watching this area closely for potential bullish reactions or continuation setups depending on how price behaves once we tap into it. Strong Support and Golden Pocket Below If the $80K zone doesn’t hold, I’ll be turning my attention towards the next major area of interest — the $78,500 level. This is where we have two very strong factors aligning: The 0.618 Fibonacci retracement level (also known as the golden pocket). A key historical support zone that has held well in previous pullbacks. This level has a lot of confluence, which increases the chances of seeing a reaction or reversal from here if we drop that far. In my opinion, this is one of the strongest zones currently sitting below us. If price gets here, I’ll be watching closely for a solid long setup. What Comes Next? For now, I remain cautiously bearish in the short term. Price has been rejected at resistance and hasn’t shown the strength to break out just yet. If we start forming more lower highs and lose the support structure at $84K, I think we’ll make our way back down toward $80K. What happens at that point will be key: Bounce from $80K? We could get a short-term relief rally and retest the resistance. Fail to hold $80K? Then I’m expecting price to dig deeper into the golden pocket and potentially find strong support at $78.5K. At this stage, I’m not looking for longs unless price gives a clear reaction from one of the key levels below. The risk-to-reward on shorts looks more attractive while we remain under resistance. Summary Resistance at $85K–$84K is still holding strong. If rejected here, I’m targeting $80K (imbalance zone). Below that, $78.5K is a major support with golden pocket confluence. Short-term bias is bearish unless we break above resistance with volume. Watching for clean setups around these levels before taking action. __________________________________________ Thanks for your support! If you found this idea helpful or learned something new, drop a like 👍 and leave a comment, I’d love to hear your thoughts! 🚀 Make sure to follow me for more price action insights, free indicators, and trading strategies. Let’s grow and trade smarter together! 📈
Short
by TehThomas
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