XAU/USD (Gold) 30-Minute Chart Analysis – February 28, 2

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**1. Market Structure Analysis**
- **Break of Structure (BOS):** The market remains in a clear **downtrend**, confirming bearish sentiment.
- **Change of Character (CHoCH):** Any bullish CHoCHs have been short-lived, failing to break major bearish structure.
- **Liquidity Zones:**
- **Premium Zone (~$2,920 - $2,930):** Acts as strong resistance where price consistently rejects.
- **Discount Zone (~$2,845 - $2,855):** A potential support area where price might react.
- **Equilibrium (~$2,892):** Price remains well below equilibrium, favoring bearish momentum.


*2. Key Observations**
- **Lower High (LH) and Lower Low (LL) Structure:** Price continues making **lower highs and lower lows**, a sign of a healthy downtrend.
- **Weak Low (~$2,853):** A liquidity target for sellers.
- **Potential Reversal Zone (~$2,845 - $2,850):** If price taps this level, it may see a short-term bounce.


*3. Expected Scenarios & Probability**
1. **Bearish Continuation – 70% Probability**
- **Reason:** Strong BOS, price is in a bearish structure, and liquidity exists below weak lows.
- **Target:** $2,845 - $2,837.
- **Confirmation:** A **break and close below $2,853**.

2. **Bullish Retracement – 30% Probability**
- **Reason:** A possible reaction from the **discount zone** ($2,845 - $2,850).
- **Target:** $2,876 - $2,884 (previous PWL).
- **Confirmation:** Strong bullish rejection from **$2,845 - $2,850**.

**4. Trading Plan**
- **Sell Setup:** If price breaks **$2,853** decisively.
- **Entry:** Below $2,853.
- **SL:** Above $2,868.
- **TP1:** $2,845.
- **TP2:** $2,837.
- **Risk-Reward:** 1:3.

- **Buy Setup:** If price holds **$2,845 - $2,850** and reverses.
- **Entry:** Around $2,850.
- **SL:** Below $2,840.
- **TP1:** $2,868.
- **TP2:** $2,876.
- **Risk-Reward:** 1:4.


**Final Thoughts**
- **Probability of bearish continuation:** **70%** (favoring further downside to $2,845 - $2,837).
- **Probability of bullish retracement:** **30%** (bounce to $2,876 possible if discount zone holds).
- **Best trade:** **Wait for confirmation** at the **$2,845 - $2,850** level before making a move.

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