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GOLD Reached it's Apex and is ready for a dumpIn my earlier posts I said that Gold has the potential to reach the U-MLH, which has become true. Up there, the price of Gold is stretched. Yes it can go up even more beyond the Upper-Medianline-Parallel. But the overall numbers of occurrences are small. So, at this natural stretch, price has a high probability to revert to the mean. And this is supported by the fact, that the overall indexes are heavenly oversold and already showing the signs of a pullback to the North (see my last NQ post). Why not just watch how it plays out, and make a decision for a trade after the FOMC, or even tomorrow. Don't rush into these unknowing situations. Be patient and wait for clear signs to take action.
COMEX:GC1!Short
by Tr8dingN3rd
Gold The chart follows Elliott Wave Theory, Fibonacci retracements, and trend channel analysis. Here’s a summary of the key observations: Key Technical Observations: Elliott Wave Analysis: The chart follows a five-wave impulse pattern. Wave 3 appears to be reaching its peak, while wave 4 is anticipated to correct before wave 5 extends further. Fibonacci Levels: Key retracement levels are marked for potential corrections (e.g., 0.382 at ~2,945.5 and 0.5 at ~2,369.2). An important 1.618 Fibonacci extension is at 3,101.3, indicating a potential price target. Trend Channel: The price is trading within an ascending parallel channel. The upper boundary of this channel aligns with a potential wave 5 target near 3,845.2. Support & Resistance Levels: Support: ~2,804.2 and 2,561.2 Resistance: 3,044.3 (current high) and potential further levels at 3,101.3 and beyond. RSI Indicator: RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 72.90, which suggests overbought conditions. A possible correction (wave 4) could follow before the next bullish leg. Summary: Gold prices are in a strong uptrend but might face a short-term correction (wave 4) before resuming their uptrend (wave 5). Fibonacci levels and trend channels indicate potential retracement zones (~2,945 or ~2,369) before the next leg higher. RSI suggests overbought conditions, hinting at a possible pullback. Long-term target could be around 3,845.2.
COMEX:GC1!
by Pushpmegh
Behind the Curtain: Unveiling Gold’s Economic Catalysts1. Introduction Gold Futures (GC, MGC and 1OZ), traded on the CME market, are one of the most widely used financial instruments for hedging against inflation, currency fluctuations, and macroeconomic uncertainty. As a safe-haven asset, gold reacts to a wide range of economic indicators, making it crucial for traders to understand the underlying forces driving price movements. By leveraging machine learning, specifically a Random Forest Regressor, we analyze the top economic indicators influencing Gold Futures on daily, weekly, and monthly timeframes. This data-driven approach reveals the key catalysts shaping GC Futures and provides traders with actionable insights to refine their strategies. 2. Understanding Gold Futures Contracts Gold Futures (GC) are among the most actively traded futures contracts, offering traders and investors exposure to gold price movements with a range of contract sizes to suit different trading strategies. CME Group provides three types of Gold Futures contracts to accommodate traders of all levels: o Standard Gold Futures (GC): Contract Size: Represents 100 troy ounces of gold. Tick Size: Each tick is 0.10 per ounce, equating to $10 per tick per contract. Purpose: Ideal for institutional traders and large-scale hedgers. Margin: Approximately $12,500 per contract. o Micro Gold Futures (MGC): Contract Size: Represents 10 troy ounces of gold, 1/10th the size of the standard GC contract. Tick Size: Each tick is $1 per contract. Purpose: Allows smaller-scale traders to participate in gold markets with lower capital requirements. Margin: Approximately $1,250 per contract. o 1-Ounce Gold Futures (1OZ): Contract Size: Represents 1 troy ounce of gold. Tick Size: Each tick is 0.25 per ounce, equating to $0.25 per tick per contract. Purpose: Provides precision trading for retail participants who want exposure to gold at a smaller contract size. Margin: Approximately $125 per contract. Keep in mind that margin requirements vary through time as market volatility changes. 3. Daily Timeframe: Key Economic Indicators Gold Futures respond quickly to short-term economic fluctuations, and three key indicators play a crucial role in daily price movements: o Velocity of Money (M2): Measures how quickly money circulates within the economy. A higher velocity suggests increased spending and inflationary pressure, often boosting gold prices. A lower velocity indicates stagnation, which may reduce inflation concerns and weigh on gold. o Unemployment Rate: Reflects the strength of the labor market. Rising unemployment increases economic uncertainty, often driving demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. Declining unemployment can strengthen risk assets, potentially reducing gold’s appeal. o Oil Import Price Index: Represents the cost of imported crude oil, influencing inflation trends. Higher oil prices contribute to inflationary pressures, supporting gold as a hedge. Lower oil prices may ease inflation concerns, weakening gold demand. 4. Weekly Timeframe: Key Economic Indicators While daily fluctuations impact short-term traders, weekly economic data provides a broader perspective on gold price movements. The top weekly indicators include: o Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP): Measures the number of new jobs added in the U.S. economy each month. Strong NFP numbers typically strengthen the U.S. dollar and increase interest rate hike expectations, pressuring gold prices. Weak NFP figures can drive economic uncertainty, increasing gold’s safe-haven appeal. o Nonfarm Productivity: Represents labor efficiency and economic output per hour worked. Rising productivity suggests economic growth, potentially reducing demand for gold. Falling productivity can signal economic weakness, increasing gold’s appeal. o Personal Spending: Tracks consumer spending habits, influencing economic activity and inflation expectations. Higher spending can lead to inflation, often pushing gold prices higher. Lower spending suggests economic slowing, which may either weaken or support gold depending on inflationary outlooks. 5. Monthly Timeframe: Key Economic Indicators Long-term trends in Gold Futures are shaped by macroeconomic forces that impact investor sentiment, inflation expectations, and interest rates. The most influential monthly indicators include: o China GDP Growth Rate: China is one of the largest consumers of gold, both for investment and jewelry. Strong GDP growth signals robust demand for gold, pushing prices higher. Slower growth may weaken gold demand, applying downward pressure on prices. o Corporate Bond Spread (BAA - 10Y): Measures the risk premium between corporate bonds and U.S. Treasury bonds. A widening spread signals economic uncertainty, increasing demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. A narrowing spread suggests confidence in risk assets, potentially reducing gold’s appeal. o 10-Year Treasury Yield: Gold has an inverse relationship with bond yields since it does not generate interest. Rising yields increase the opportunity cost of holding gold, often leading to price declines. Falling yields make gold more attractive, leading to price appreciation. 6. Risk Management Strategies Given gold’s volatility and sensitivity to macroeconomic changes, risk management is essential for trading GC Futures. Key risk strategies may include: Monitoring Global Liquidity Conditions: Keep an eye on M2 Money Supply and inflation trends to anticipate major shifts in gold pricing. Interest Rate Sensitivity: Since gold competes with yield-bearing assets, traders should closely track interest rate movements. Higher 10-Year Treasury Yields can weaken gold’s value as a non-yielding asset. Diversification and Hedging: Traders can hedge gold positions using interest rate-sensitive assets such as bonds or inflation-linked securities. Gold often performs well in times of equity market distress, making it a commonly used portfolio diversifier. 7. Conclusion Gold Futures remain one of the most influential instruments in the global financial markets. By leveraging machine learning insights and macroeconomic data, traders can better position themselves for profitable trading opportunities. Whether trading daily, weekly, or monthly trends, understanding these indicators allows market participants to align their strategies with broader economic conditions. Stay tuned for the next "Behind the Curtain" installment, where we explore economic forces shaping another key futures market. 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. General 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
Gold - Good Risk/Reward on move potential move lowerGold has pushed up to the $3k mark over the past few days but lacks volume/momentum to hold $3k and move higher from there. The recent market dislocation (Gold Futures vs Spot rate) which resulted in physical gold moving from London vaults to NYC has narrowed so that driver for the price has subsided. Macro Economic turmoil (tariff uncertainty) looks more priced into markets now (although who knows where the bottom is) but gold as safe-haven at current levels looks less enticing for investors. Gap up from circa $2,955- $2,990 with little market structure between makes sharp drop more likely than further drive higher at this point. Any move higher likely to be more subdued rather than sharp which allows for tighter stop loss just above $3k mark with $2.98k the next stop then $2.96k then to $2.95k where it meets stronger market structure. This makes for a 4:1 reward/risk but worth trimming position at weaker (yellow) demand levels/movign stop to break even as/when the move starts playing out. Wait for move higher toward $2.97k to enter on optimal risk/reward ration and expect any move sharply lower to be in London-NY open hours. ***Remember there is no certainty, only probability combined with good risk management***
COMEX:GC1!
by bryncjones
Gold Analysis Futures Pricing: Gold, The Revival....A clear pattern emerged as liquidity exited cryptocurrencies, equities, and indexes, redirecting into gold amid significant institutional short positioning ahead of its break above $3,000. This capital rotation indicated a well-orchestrated move, aligning with broader macroeconomic and geopolitical interests. Given this dynamic, there is reason to believe the Trump administration may favor a stronger gold market, potentially as a strategic measure to ease geopolitical tensions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin has previously expressed dissatisfaction with gold’s position relative to digital assets in global markets, making this shift particularly noteworthy. I am requesting reputation points to contribute further insights. Engage with this post—like, follow, and comment to continue the discussion.
COMEX_MINI:MGC1!Long
by JoveXPro
GOLD - WEEKLY SUMMARY 10.3-14.3 / FORECAST🏆 GOLD – 3rd week of the new base cycle (15-20+ weeks). The previous cycle lasted 15 weeks. This may have been the shortest correction to a base cycle low in gold’s history. The reason lies in retrograde Venus, which strongly impacts currencies and, in turn, gold. This year, retrograde Venus crashed the dollar, amplifying gold’s bullish momentum. In my February 23 post, I wrote: "The next extreme forecast is March 3 – the beginning of the retrograde Venus period, which I mentioned in early December. I cautiously assume that March 3 could mark the start of a new base cycle in gold from one of the listed support levels." 👉 I also did not rule out the start of a new cycle in the last post. By then, our long position from the March 3 extreme forecast had already reached breakeven. This extreme forecast reversed gold upward from the extreme forecast level of October 28 (2850 on current futures). ⚠️ Next extreme forecasts for gold: March 17 and March 24.
COMEX:GC1!
by irinawest
My analysis suggests that the market will hit its all-time high - Bullish Trend Line Support: The chart is displaying a clear bullish trend line support, indicating a strong foundation for further price appreciation. - Golden Cross Formation: The 50-day moving average has crossed above the 200-day moving average, generating a golden cross formation that historically precedes significant price rallies. - Relative Strength Index (RSI) Oversold: The RSI has dipped into oversold territory, suggesting that the recent pullback has created an attractive buying opportunity. - Bollinger Bands Expansion: The Bollinger Bands are expanding, indicating increasing volatility and setting the stage for a potential price breakout. Fundamental Analysis - Monetary Policy Accommodation: The prevailing accommodative monetary policy environment, characterized by low interest rates and quantitative easing, is likely to continue fueling gold's attractiveness as a store of value.It's not a financial advice
COMEX:GC1!Long
by Mr_jeff82
Gold may rise strongly and reach new highsGold finally broke through the range of 2890-2930 yesterday. With the help of CPI, it bottomed out and rebounded in the evening. The highest price in the US market reached 2940, and it fell slightly in the early morning and closed above 2930. The direction of the range fluctuation is clear, and the probability of the bulls returning strongly and continuing to rise today is very high. This wave of rise fills the last part of the V-shaped gap. The focus today is whether the previous high of 2956 can form a substantial upward break. If it breaks through strongly, the 3000 mark will not be a problem. If the high-rise fall is only pierced by the shadow line, and finally closes with a large cross or inverted hammer, we must be careful of the double top suppressing the decline, forming a top pattern, then the probability of reversal is relatively high. For today's gold, it will continue to rise during the day. In the morning, it slightly broke the high and focused on the 2936 first-line support. When the price reaches here, it will inevitably hit the 2956 high. The watershed is at 2928. The upper pressure is near the 2956 high. It can be expected to fall back after the first touch. In terms of trading, the accurate prediction of gold yesterday was fully realized. The long position of 2906-2910 rose as expected. As long as it is done, the profit will not be small. We firmly believe in the principle of long and not short. The intraday 2909 long stop profit at 2920, winning 11 US dollars; the evening 2907 second long stop profit at 2924, winning 17 US dollars; the two orders made a profit of 28 US dollars, and some bottom positions were left to gamble on breaking the high.
COMEX:GC1!Long
by JosephChristian
Gold 100% Profit SignalFrom the 4-hour gold trend analysis, we pay attention to the short-term support of 2930-33 below, focus on the support of 2917-2920, and pay attention to the previous suppression level of 2950-55 above. In terms of operation, we can follow the trend and do more. Once a breakthrough occurs, we can continue to follow up in the later stage. In the middle position, we should watch more and do less and be cautious in chasing orders. Gold operation strategy: 1. When gold falls back to 2930-33, lightly position more, and when it falls back to 2917-20, add more positions, stop loss at 2911, target at 2950-55, continue to hold if it breaks
COMEX:GC1!
by JosephChristian
Shorting Gold!Gold has been on a TEAR through 2025. Overextended in ATH territory and more expensive than ever before in history. Logically, we should expect a return to historically normal (still expensive) prices. Daily chart is showing 3/3 sell signals 1. Price below 9 period MA 2. RSI bearish fanning beautifully from overbought levels 3. Average Daily Range expanding with volatility I'm aggressively watching for shorts on Gold, Silver, and Copper in the weeks ahead. I've outlined 3 possible entries IF we're lucky enough to see some kind of relief from last weeks selloff. Should price proceed to fall, preparing smaller time frame short trades. I strongly believe we will see 2800. Strategy is invalidated if price breaches ATH's
COMEX:GC1!Short
by GrayTrader01
Use Buy The Dip Like a LynchWhile we can’t say for certain that Merrill Lynch specifically uses VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) in their strategies, one thing is clear: they certainly rely on sophisticated statistical tools and data-driven insights to inform their investment decisions. Merrill Lynch, known for its expertise and successful track record, employs a range of techniques to navigate market fluctuations and identify profitable opportunities. In the fast-paced world of trading, every decision counts. One strategy that has stood the test of time is Buy the Dip (BTD). This approach involves buying assets after they’ve experienced a temporary drop, anticipating that the price will bounce back 📉➡️📈. However, timing the dip correctly can be challenging without accurate data and predictive tools. This article explores how to enhance your Buy the Dip predictions using OHLC Range Map and 4 VWAPs set to Century on TradingView. What is the Buy the Dip Strategy? 🤔 The Buy the Dip (BTD) strategy is simple yet effective. Traders buy an asset after its price has fallen, believing that the dip is temporary and the price will soon rise again 📉➡️📈. The challenge, however, is knowing when the dip is truly an opportunity rather than the start of a longer-term downtrend. This is where data-driven insights come into play. Rather than relying solely on intuition, having the right tools can make all the difference. With the OHLC Range Map, traders can gain a clearer understanding of price action, which helps identify whether a dip is worth buying 💰. Strategies for Predicting Buy the Dip Levels 📍 Spot the Dip Using 4 VWAPS set to Century Spot the Dip Using OHLC Range Map 1. Spot the Dip Using 4 VWAPS set to Century 🎯 Load 4 VWAPs on the chart, and configure them as follow: 1st VWAP: Source - Open, Period - Century 2st VWAP: Source - High, Period - Century 3rd VWAP: Source - Low, Period - Century 4th VWAP: Source - Close, Period - Century When the price approaches key support or resistance zones, such as VWAP bands, particularly for well-established assets like ES, NQ, BTC, NVDA, AAPL, and others, there's a high probability of price reversal. By combining this with price action analysis, you can identify precise entry points for a position with greater accuracy. 2. Spot the Dip Using OHLC Range Map 👀 The OHLC Range Map is a powerful statistical tool designed to plot key Manipulation (M) and Distribution levels over a specific time period. By visualizing these levels, traders can gain insights into market behavior and potential price movements. For example, when analyzing the ES chart, we can observe that the bearish distribution level has already been reached for the next 12 months. This suggests that the market may be poised for a reversal, with the expectation of higher prices in the near future. By identifying these critical levels, traders can anticipate market trends and adjust their strategies accordingly. Key Takeaways 🔍📊 Buy the Dip (BTD): The BTD strategy involves buying assets after a temporary price drop, expecting a price rebound. Enhancing BTD Predictions: Using OHLC Range Map and 4 VWAPs on TradingView improves the accuracy of Buy the Dip predictions. Spotting the Dip with 4 VWAPs: Configuring 4 VWAPs (Open, High, Low, Close) on a chart helps identify key support and resistance zones for potential price reversals. Using the OHLC Range Map: The OHLC Range Map helps pinpoint Manipulation and Distribution levels, aiding in market trend anticipation and timing. Combining Tools for Precision: Integrating the OHLC Range Map and VWAPs with price action analysis allows for more accurate Buy the Dip entry points.
COMEX:GC1!Education
by CandelaCharts
GOLD FUTURES: SUPER SIDEWAYS ACTION. TRADERS DEATH VALLEYGold appears to be forming a bullish flag pattern, consolidating before a potential breakout toward $3,000. Institutional shorting activity has been detected ahead of this key level, which could indicate strategic positioning or an attempt to suppress price momentum. This movement also aligns with broader macroeconomic sentiment, suggesting that Trump’s policies may be perceived as favorable for the U.S. dollar, potentially influencing gold’s price action. The market remains in a sideways phase, awaiting further confirmation of direction.
COMEX:GC1!
by JoveXPro
Job Jolts Data 3/11/25COMEX_MINI:MGC1! us Job Jolts -This print is from January when Trump took office, so there may be a higher probability that the markets may not react to this print. Im looking for if we get a stronger print then it will be stronger dollar and stronger equities and if is a lower print weaker dollar and weaker equites, but since I closed before news I will wait for a break of structure, I trade mostly gold I will be patient and wait for the right oppurtunity.
COMEX_MINI:MGC1!Long
by FuturesBaddie
/GC Breakdown of Range - Trading PlanContext: Daily - Sell 4H - Sell The market broke out the range for the previous 3 days. There appears to be a lower high made on the HTF daily so market is clearly in a downtrend for gold now. Shorts are more likely to pay. The daily closed beneath 2903 4H Pivot and new supply has entered at 2918. 2904 - Looking to fade any buying going into this level. Price must be firmly underneath this level for shorts. Target 2880 area. A scenario could play out where there has been deviation beneath the range. Then 2904 would be a level to long. However, give the HTF structure this is not something that I would prefer trade. 2880 - watch for acceptance and wait for MSS in 5m/15m to enter into trade. The long trade isn’t ideal but there may still be juice to squeeze. Target back at 2903. However, I’m not too confident on this level holding given the HTF bearishness. If the market blows past level, look to sell any pullbacks into the level. Target 2885.
COMEX:GC1!Short
by CabbageMerchant
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