XAU/USD: Tension Builds Gold Awaits Breakout from Narrow Range

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๐Ÿ“Œ XAU/USD: Tension Builds as Gold Awaits Breakout from Narrow Range ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ“‰
๐Ÿ“Š Technical Snapshot
Gold (XAU/USD) has spent the past sessions trapped in a tight consolidation zone between 3,274 and 3,336, carving out a potential breakout structure.

Price continues to trade below the 200 EMA on H1, keeping near-term pressure tilted slightly bearish.

However, buying interest is emerging at key support zones, hinting that bulls may not be entirely out of the picture yet.

A clean break above 3,301 could ignite a move toward 3,352 โ€“ 3,366 resistance levels.

This compression phase suggests that a larger directional move could be imminent.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Key Price Zones to Watch
๐Ÿ”บ Resistance Levels:

3,336

3,352

3,357

3,366

๐Ÿ”ป Support Levels:

3,301

3,291

3,274

๐ŸŽฏ Trade Opportunities
๐Ÿ”ต BUY ZONE:

Entry: 3,274 โ€“ 3,276

Stop Loss (SL): 3,270

Take Profit (TP): 3,284 โ†’ 3,291 โ†’ 3,301 โ†’ 3,336

๐Ÿ”ด SELL ZONE:

Entry: 3,357 โ€“ 3,366

Stop Loss (SL): 3,370

Take Profit (TP): 3,336 โ†’ 3,301 โ†’ 3,291

๐Ÿ“ฐ Fundamental Focus
No major economic releases scheduled today.

Traders are gearing up for ADP Non-Farm Employment Change and Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) later this week.

Watch for any unexpected remarks from Fed officials or geopolitical tensions (especially South Asia and Middle East headlines) that could spark volatility in gold.

๐Ÿง  Strategy Outlook
Until a confirmed breakout occurs, range-bound trading strategies remain in play.

Breakout above 3,366: Bullish extension likely.

Breakdown below 3,274: Deeper correction on the cards.

โšก Pro Tip: Stay nimble. Manage risk tightly. Big moves often emerge after low-volatility traps like this.

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