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Gold Futures ($GC) Breakout Strategy: Aiming for $2215.90Analysis and Prediction: Gold futures ( SET:GC ) are presenting an intriguing opportunity as we observe a potential breakout setup using the RF (Range Finder) indicator. The RF indicator, known for its effectiveness in predicting market reversals or breakouts, suggests a bullish bias for gold, targeting a substantial move to $2215.90. As traders, our primary goal is to enter positions that align with the market's momentum while managing risk effectively. The current setup is identified by a breakout long trade at the threshold of $2019.7. This entry point is just above the Breakout High level, indicated by the RF indicator as a potential pivot for an upward price trajectory. Thought Process: Bias Box Defense: Buyers have effectively defended the Bias Box located around $1960, indicating a potential area where buyers are outweighing sellers, providing a solid foundation for a bullish outlook. Target Identification: The RF indicator pinpoints $2215.90 as the Bull Target, a level where we anticipate significant market activity and potential resistance. This serves as our primary profit target. Entry Strategy: We are considering a breakout long entry at $2019.7. This price level is marked as Breakout High, suggesting that surpassing this level could trigger a bullish momentum leading towards our Bull Target. Scaling In Option: For those seeking to build a long-term position, the Bias Box, located around $1960, provides an additional entry point. This area represents a zone of strong bias where buyers might initiate positions, offering a scaling-in opportunity for a more substantial trade. Stop Loss Placement: To manage risk, a stop loss is positioned just below $1994.3, safeguarding against false breakouts and ensuring we exit the trade if the market sentiment turns bearish. Secondary Profit Targets: Ahead of our ultimate goal, we've identified intermediate resistance levels at $2094.3 and $2141. These levels serve as prudent areas for secondary profit-taking, allowing traders to capture gains while the market progresses towards the primary target. Risk Management: It's crucial to determine the amount of capital you're willing to risk on this trade. A common approach is to risk a small percentage of your trading account on any single trade, ensuring sustainability and resilience in your trading practice. Trade Clarification: Profit Target: $2215.90 (Bull Target) Secondary Targets: $2094.3 and $2141 (Resistance) Entry Point: $2019.7 (Breakout Long Trade) Stop Loss: $1994.3 (Protection against downtrend) Bias Box Entry: $1921.6 (Optional scaling-in point)
COMEX:GC1!Long
by CoreySurles
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Short views on goldThe left-hand chart suggests that, having failed to establish support at its previous low of 2022, the near-month gold futures contract has further to decline. On this basis we would be more ready to add to an existing short position than to start a new one. The right-hand chart highlights the recent moving-average crossover as a sell signal. We might hold out for a better sell point. Confirmation can be found in the neckline of the slanted head-and-shoulders pattern having been broken. The slant's upward tilt does not suggest as large a decline as if it were level or tilting downward.
COMEX_MINI:MGC1!Short
by SwingWaiter
The Upper Edge: Gold Futures’ Dance with Bollinger BandsIntroduction In the dynamic and intricate world of commodities, Gold Futures shine as a versatile and compelling instrument for traders. As 2024 unfolds, these futures don't just reflect market trends; they narrate the story of global economic shifts. This analysis will explore the nuanced interplay between Gold Futures and Bollinger Bands®, offering traders a guide through the ebbs and flows of the commodities market. Expanded Market Context The year 2024 stands as a testament to the resilience and unpredictability of global economies. The U.S. treads cautiously towards a potential soft landing, balancing economic activity to avoid a hard hit from previous tumultuous years. In Europe, the shadow of a recession looms, particularly in powerhouse economies like Germany. These contrasting economic stories create a tapestry of factors influencing Gold Futures. In uncertain times, gold becomes a sanctuary for investors, a phenomenon that is echoed in its price movements and volatility. This section will delve into the intricate ways in which geopolitical tensions, monetary policies across central banks, and global inflationary trends shape the gold market. Bollinger Bands® Analysis Bollinger Bands® can be seen as more than just indicators of market volatility; they are windows into the market's soul. This segment will explore how these bands, comprising a Middle Band surrounded by adaptive Upper and Lower Bands, provide pivotal insights into Gold Futures trading. Gold Futures’ Reaction to Upper Bollinger Bands® When the Upper Bollinger Bands® across different time frames align, Gold Futures has shown it tends to exhibit unique price behaviors. This phenomenon is not just a technical pattern but a reflection of trader psychology and market sentiment. We will examine several instances where Gold Futures approached these upper echelons, triggering significant market responses, and what these responses tell us about market dynamics. Lower Bands and Emergent Buying Patterns A pattern of resilience is observed when Gold Futures breach the lower daily Bollinger Bands®. Repetitive instances of this breach, followed by a swift bullish recovery, will be analyzed, highlighting the underlying strength in the gold market. This pattern points to a robust buying sentiment that prevails even when the market dips, suggesting deep-seated bullish undercurrents. Comprehensive Chart Analysis Gold Futures Sensitivity to Upper Bands: When analyzing Gold Futures in the context of Bollinger Bands®, a striking pattern emerges at the Upper Bands. This sensitivity is not just a reflection of price action but also an indicator of trader sentiment and market dynamics. Repetitive observations suggest that when daily, weekly and monthly upper bands get close to each other and Gold Futures prices surpass such barrier, more often than not, a sharp correction to the downside takes place. Bullish Recovery on Lower Bands Breach: Conversely, when Gold Futures dip below the lower daily Bollinger Bands, a consistent pattern of bullish recovery is observed. The below chart shows periods where breaches of the lower daily bands led to upward price movements. Current position of Gold Futures: On December 4 2023 Gold created a new high in a violent manner leaving behind a long wick which has potentially cleared a significant amount of sellers that were available at such price point. Furthermore, the distance between the current price and the upper monthly Bollinger Bands® is significant allowing for additional sharp moves to the upside. Elaborate Trading Plan for Gold Futures Building on the Bollinger Bands® analysis, a hypothetic bullish trading strategy is presented: Entry Point: 1996.9, a level steeped in historical significance and technical strength. Stop Loss: 1941.5, carefully calculated to provide a safety net while allowing room for market fluctuations. Target Price: 2152.8, chosen for its alignment with the upper monthly Bollinger Bands®. Point Values Analysis: Gold Futures (GC): $10 per tick value. Micro Gold Futures (MGC): $1 per tick, which can be leveraged for more nuanced trading strategies. Advanced Risk Management Techniques In the fast-paced and often unpredictable realm of trading, sophisticated risk management techniques become indispensable. Portfolio Diversification Diversification stands as a cornerstone in risk management. By spreading investments across various asset classes (GC, ES, CL, BTC, etc.), traders can buffer themselves against the unpredictability of prices. For instance, balancing a portfolio with Gold Futures can potentially mitigate the risk of equities, bonds, and other commodities that may be part of such portfolio. This approach helps in smoothing out the volatility and reduces the potential impact of adverse price movements in any single asset class. Staying Informed on Global Economic News Global economic events have a profound influence on Gold Futures. Political instability, monetary policy changes, and macroeconomic shifts can all trigger significant movements. Traders need to stay abreast of such developments, as they may offer crucial clues about potential market directions. For example, a hawkish stance by major central banks could strengthen the dollar, typically pushing gold prices lower. Conversely, political tensions or economic uncertainty often boost gold's appeal as a safe haven, driving prices up. Leveraging Bollinger Bands® for Market Insights By understanding the bandwidth (the distance between the upper and lower bands), traders can gauge market volatility. Narrow bands suggest low volatility and can precede significant market moves. Traders can use this information to adjust their trading strategies, potentially tightening stop-losses during low volatility phases to protect against sudden market shifts. Risk Mitigation Strategies Effective risk management in Gold Futures also involves the application of strategies like hedging. Hedging, using derivative instruments such as options on Gold Futures, can provide a safety net against adverse price movements. For instance, purchasing put options on Gold Futures can offset potential losses in the futures contracts if prices fall. This strategy allows traders to maintain their position in the market while effectively managing the downside risk. Conclusion As 2024 unfolds, Gold Futures present a landscape ripe with opportunities for the astute trader. The intricate relationship between these futures and Bollinger Bands® offers a nuanced view of market behavior and potential trends. This analysis has presented that Bollinger Bands® are not just tools for predicting price movements; they are powerful instruments for understanding market psychology and managing risk. The insights gleaned from Bollinger Bands®, combined with advanced risk management techniques and a keen awareness of global economic dynamics, equip traders with a robust framework for navigating the Gold Futures market. As traders harness these tools and strategies, they position themselves not just to respond to market conditions but to anticipate and strategically potentially capitalize on them, turning volatility and uncertainty into pathways for strategic trading and potential gains. When charting futures, the data provided could be delayed. Traders working with the ticker symbols discussed in this idea may prefer to use CME Group real-time data plan on TradingView: www.tradingview.com This consideration is particularly important for shorter-term traders, whereas it may be less critical for those focused on longer-term trading strategies. Disclaimer: The trade ideas presented herein are solely for illustrative purposes forming a part of a case study intended to demonstrate key principles in risk management within the context of the specific market scenarios discussed. These ideas are not to be interpreted as investment recommendations or financial advice. They do not endorse or promote any specific trading strategies, financial products, or services. The information provided is based on data believed to be reliable; however, its accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed. Trading in financial markets involves risks, including the potential loss of principal. Each individual should conduct their own research and consult with professional financial advisors before making any investment decisions. The author or publisher of this content bears no responsibility for any actions taken based on the information provided or for any resultant financial or other losses.
COMEX:GC1!Education
by traddictiv
Tactical Trading Opportunities in Gold in 2024Gold prices in 2023 defied expectations. In 2023, economic uncertainty was in plenty with rapidly rising inflation. There was market consensus that recession would benefit gold. Gold indeed delivered stellar performance rising 12% through 2023. It was not because of a recession though. Most major economies successfully dodged a recession. Inflation trended downwards through most of 2023 and economic growth in the US remained resilient. So, what drove up gold prices? It was geopolitical shocks and mini financial shocks from the regional banking crisis that have turbo charged gold prices. Heading into 2024, markets are betting on rate cuts. Soft landing looks increasingly likely. Inflation has abated. A soft-landing does not bode well for gold but turbulent geopolitics across multiple theatres present tactical gold trading opportunities. GEOPOLITICS REMAIN A KEY DRIVER FOR GOLD Heading into 2024, tensions in the Red Sea are elevated and could spiral into a wider regional conflict. Heightened and rising hostilities remain the strongest tailwind for gold. Gold prices continue to respond strongly to geo-political risk. On Friday 12/Jan, US strikes at Houthi rebels drove markets to the edge. Gold prices rose, breaking a losing streak from the start of the year. With multiple ongoing conflicts, gold prices retain a bullish sentiment. CME Group Gold options have a positive skew with implied volatility for call options ~25% higher than that for puts with a recent rise in skew. Source: CVOL Moreover, adding to geopolitical complexity is the political uncertainty this year as seventy countries will hold elections this year. That is more than one-third of all nations and half the global adult population. MONETARY POLICY UNLIKELY TO LEAD TO STRONG GOLD RETURNS The monetary policy outlook remains split across major economies. Major central banks have provided contrasting outlooks. In the US, inflation has cooled rapidly over the past few months which drove the Fed to provide a dovish outlook for rates in 2024. Others like the BoE and ECB have maintained hawkish tones. Gold investment demand is affected by interest rates. Monetary policy is likely to follow inflation and economic trends. Economic trends remain unpredictable. Last week, a stronger than expected CPI reading showed inflation ticking back up to 3.4% in December. Economic growth is also a concern. The US is expected to have slowed in Q4. The slowdown is forecasted to be temporary with growth expected to recover in 2024. However, history shows that rapid rate increases, like the ones seen over the last two years, most often lead to a recession, as demonstrated by seven out of the last nine rate hiking cycles. Source: World Gold Council Despite the recent CPI report, CME Group’s FedWatch signals seven rate cuts in 2024 as of January 14th. For reference, Fed’s dot plot suggested merely three cuts. The market consensus around rate cut may be too optimistic, and a higher rate regime risks economic slowdown. If the US successfully achieves a soft landing, gold prices are likely to deliver mediocre returns. In that case, the presently elevated prices along with continued investor rotation out of gold, would subdue prices further. Source: World Gold Council However, if economic conditions worsen and tilts towards a recession, gold prices are likely to outperform, as highlighted by Mint Finance in a previous paper . MARKET SENTIMENT HAS A BULLISH TILT The latest COT report released on January 12th showed asset managers scaling back net long positioning by 20,690 contracts or 19%. Nevertheless, they remain heavily net long suggesting an overall bullish sentiment among asset managers. Options paint a similarly bullish trend with a net increase in call OI between January 5th to 12th. Options positioning covers bullish sentiment resulting from middle east escalations last week. Source: QuikStrike Demand from central banks remains a strong driver for gold too. Despite a slowdown in mid-2023, central bank buying remains elevated from pre-pandemic levels and purchases have started to ramp up once more in H2 2023. Source: World Gold Council Gold investment is slowing because of asset rotation. SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) saw large inflows in October and November but since December, it has seen net outflows with outflows accelerating in 2024. Recent investor rotation out of gold is even more apparent in the outflows from SGLD. Gold ETF outflows have gone to bond ETFs like TLT and equity ETFs like SPY. TRADE SETUP Given the escalating conflict in the middle east along with the positive market sentiment, investors can benefit from short-term moves in gold prices in a margin efficient manner using CME Group Micro Gold Futures. Micro Gold Futures have a maintenance margin of just USD 830 and provide exposure to ten troy ounces of gold. This translates into effective leverage of twenty-five times at current prices. The hypothetical trade setup below describes a position in Micro Gold Futures expiring in April 2024 (MCGJ2024). • Entry Level: USD 2,071 • Target: USD 2,112 • Stop Loss: USD 2,040 • Profit at Target: USD 410 • Loss at Stop: USD 310 • Reward to Risk Ratio: 1.32x Alternatively, given the elevated volatility for call options now combined with the downside to gold price in case of a soft landing, investors can opt to sell covered calls to generate recurring income as previously described . MARKET DATA CME Real-time Market Data helps identify trading set-ups and express market views better. 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COMEX_MINI:MGC1!Long
by mintdotfinance
Gold: Recovery? ❤️‍🩹Since yesterday, gold has been moving slightly higher. We're therefore one step closer to fulfilling our primary expectations. We still expect the price of the precious metal to rise further in the course of the turquoise wave B, and the upcoming high should be well above the 4th December high. However, it could also be that the price has already placed the high. This alternative scenario comes into play if the price falls below the support level of $1935 and has a probability of 40%.
COMEX:GC1!Long
by MarketIntel
Sell gold 2042 limit stop 2063Based on technical level. looking for what to confirm technical weakness with a USDA report. Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss. The recommendations contained in this letter is of opinion only and does not guarantee any profits. These are risky markets and only risk capital should be used. Past performance is not indicative of future results** hypothetical performance results have many inherent limitations, some of which are described below. no representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown. in fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular trading program. one of the limitations of hypothetical performance results is that they are generally prepared with the benefit of hindsight. in addition, hypothetical trading does no involve fina ncial risk, and no hypothetical trading record can completely account for the impact of financial risk in actual trading. for example, the ability to withstand losses or to adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses are material points which can also adversely affect actual trading results. there are numerous other factors related to the markets in general or to the implementation of any specific trading program which cannot be fully accounted for in the preparation of hypothetical performance results and all of which can adversely affect actual trading results.
COMEX:GCG2024Short
by Cannon-Trading