Technical Breakdown on Gold Spot / USD (XAU/USD) | 1H Timeframe

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Here is a full professional breakdown of the attached XAU/USD 1H chart (Gold Spot) using Volume Profile, Gann levels, CVD + ADX structure.

1. Key Observations (Volume, Gann & CVD + ADX Focused)
a) Volume Profile Insights
Value Area High (VAH): $3,364.00

Value Area Low (VAL): $3,314.00

Point of Control (POC):

Current session: $3,314.78

Previous key zone: $3,257.03

Volume Node Analysis:

High-Volume Nodes: Around $3,314 and $3,257 – shows strong institutional interest and base-building.

Low-Volume Gaps: Between $3,285–$3,305 – fast move zones, expect volatility on re-entry.

b) Liquidity Zones
Buy-side Liquidity (stops above): Near $3,364 and projected $3,400+

Sell-side Liquidity (stops below): $3,314 (POC), $3,257 (previous POC), $3,245

Absorption Zones: Heavy volume observed near $3,314 and $3,257

c) Volume-Based Swing Highs/Lows
Swing Low Support: $3,257 (confirmed with POC and structure)

Swing High Resistance: $3,364 (local high tested)

d) CVD + ADX Indicator Analysis
Trend Direction: Uptrend – confirmed by rising price action + volume support

ADX Strength: > 20 and DI+ > DI- → Confirmed Uptrend

CVD Confirmation: Strong uptrend alignment – CVD is rising with price → indicates strong demand

2. Support & Resistance Levels
a) Volume-Based Levels
Support:

$3,314 (POC – session)

$3,257 (Major POC)

$3,245 (historical volume cluster)

Resistance:

$3,364 (recent high / VAH)

$3,400 (psychological round number + potential stop cluster)

b) Gann-Based Levels
Recent Swing Low (Gann): $3,257

Recent Swing High (Gann): $3,364

Retracements from $3,364 High:

1/3: $3,328

1/2: $3,310

2/3: $3,292

3. Chart Patterns & Market Structure
a) Trend:
Bullish Trend – Higher highs and higher lows with volume confirmation

b) Notable Patterns:
Breakout from consolidation at $3,314

Potential Bullish Flag/Wedge forming inside the channel

Retest possible near $3,314–$3,292 for continuation

4. Trade Setup & Risk Management
a) Bullish Entry
Entry Zone: $3,314–$3,292 (retest of breakout and channel base)

Targets:

T1: $3,400

T2: $3,440–$3,480 (upper channel bound)

Stop-Loss (SL): Below $3,257

Risk-Reward: Minimum 1:2

b) Bearish Entry
Only valid on break and close below $3,257

Entry Zone: $3,257

Target: $3,220

Stop-Loss (SL): Above $3,292

Risk-Reward: Minimum 1:2

c) Position Sizing
Risk only 1-2% of capital per trade

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