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Gold (XAU/USD) – Bearish Flag Breakdown Setup Short Opportunity

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Technical Overview: On the 1-hour chart, Gold is forming a clear bearish flag pattern, a continuation formation typically seen in downtrends. The flagpole represents strong bearish momentum, followed by a consolidation phase within a parallel channel – the flag itself. The price is currently near the upper boundary of this channel, suggesting a potential breakout to the downside is imminent.

Trade Setup:
Sell Entry: Around $3,256 (flag resistance zone)
Stop Loss: $3,282 (above flag resistance to protect against false breakout)
Take Profit: $3,196 (projected move equal to flagpole height)

Trend Analysis: The broader trend remains bearish, with lower highs and lower lows. Price is also trading below the Ichimoku Cloud, indicating continued downside pressure. Momentum indicators are aligning with bearish sentiment, and volume has decreased during the flag's formation, reinforcing the corrective nature of the flag.

Fundamental Insight: Gold continues to face pressure from a stronger USD and rising U.S. Treasury yields. Hawkish commentary from the Fed has dampened investor sentiment toward safe-haven assets like Gold. In addition, geopolitical tensions have not provided sufficient bullish momentum to break the current downtrend.

Summary: This setup offers a favorable risk-to-reward ratio, aligning both technical and fundamental confluence. Traders should watch for a breakout below the flag support for confirmation before entering the short position.
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