XAU/USD..4h chart Pattern.Here’s a summary of My Gold (XAU/USD or XAU/INR?) trade setup:
📈 Trade Idea (Long Position in Gold)
Entry: 3394
Target: 3500
Stop Loss: Not specified (⚠️ Risk undefined)
Potential Gain: +106 points
Percentage Gain: +3.12%
🧮 Trade Considerations:
Reward: 3500 − 3394 = +106
Risk: ⚠️ Not defined → Add a stop loss to calculate risk/reward properly.
If you add a stop loss, I can calculate the exact risk/reward ratio.
Would you like help setting an appropriate stop loss based on technical levels (e.g., recent support, moving average)? Or should I assume one for analysis?
GOLD trade ideas
XAUUSD: Another Important Update On Gold Prices! We recently posted an idea analysis on Gold, but our first entry was invalidated due to the heavy sell-off. We expect a smooth move from the current price point. However, please remember that the market conditions will remain volatile and uncertain due to important economic data being published tomorrow.
Good luck, trade safely!
Team Setupsfx_
Here's a weekly buy-side analysis🟢 Bias: Bullish (Buy)
Gold remains in a long-term uptrend, with fundamental and technical factors supporting continued upside.
50 & 100 EMA: Price is well above both EMAs, confirming bullish momentum.
RSI: Around 60–70 on the weekly; no bearish divergence yet.
MACD: Histogram ticking upward with bullish crossover in play.⚠️ Risk Factors
Sudden USD strength due to surprise Fed hawkishness.
Strong U.S. labor or inflation data that pushes bond yields higher.
Gold profit-taking near ATH could cause sharp but temporary pullbacks.
Gold- Short-Term Bull, Medium-Term BearIn my previous analysis, I pointed out the possibility of Gold correcting back to retest the broken descending trendline.
That zone is now acting as a key confluence area, and as long as the price holds above it, bulls maintain the advantage.
However, beyond the technicals, I also shared my personal view: while we could see some upside in the short term (next few days), I believe that Gold is setting up for another leg down in the medium term.
From a strictly technical perspective, the current price action reinforces the likelihood of a short-term bounce. We're seeing a clean retest of previous resistance turned support, which often leads to continuation moves.
📉 But if you're aiming for 1,000+ pip swings (like me), it's wiser to wait for clear bearish confirmation. The real opportunity may come after this short-term rise, at least in my opinion.
In conclusion:
- Short term is bullish as long as it stays above 3340-3350 in terms of daily close
- In the medium term, my opinion is unchanged, drop to 3200
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Gold Breaks Out of Bullish Flag >> Eyes on $3,480 and $3,720Alright, so looking at this 4-hour chart of Gold, there's a really clean bullish flag pattern that’s just broken out, which is a strong continuation signal.
You can see that after that big push upward, the price consolidated inside a downward (sloping channel for a few weeks. That’s pretty classic behavior. a strong move followed by a period of rest where the market cools off a bit, but without giving up too much ground. That’s what forms the "flag."
Now, the exciting part is that we’ve just broken out of that channel to the upside, and it’s not just a breakout for the sake of it, it’s supported by an inverse head and shoulders right at the top of the channel. That’s a double confirmation that buyers are stepping in with conviction.
The chart also marks two potential targets:
The first target is around $3,480, which is a reasonable measured move based on the height of the flag.
The second target is around $3,720, which would be a more extended continuation if the momentum kicks in.
As long as the price holds above the breakout area (around $3,320–$3,340), this setup looks solid. If we pull back and retest that area and hold, that might be a great long entry with those two targets in mind.
If price drops back into the channel, though, that could mean the breakout was a fakeout, so that level is key.
GOLD → Consolidation before a strong move...FX:XAUUSD is consolidating after a false breakout of resistance at 3365, awaiting economic data. The metal remains attractive to investors amid the economic crisis.
Gold is supported by the weakening dollar amid increased trade risks. Today, US tariffs on steel and aluminum come into force, and Trump's ultimatum to trading partners expires. Investors are also awaiting news of a possible meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping amid new accusations against China. The focus is on key employment data (ADP) and the ISM services index, which could influence the dollar and expectations for the Fed's actions.
Technically, the market may test the 3323 liquidity zone before continuing its growth.
Resistance levels: 3365, 3391
Support levels: 3345, 3323, 3303
Overall, both the global and local trends are bullish, with the price forming a local correction after a false breakout of resistance. If the bulls hold their ground above 3323-3345 after retesting support, growth may continue in the short to medium term.
Best regards, R. Linda!
Will Gold drop to 3200 zone next week?🟡 1. What happened last week with Gold (XAUUSD)
Gold began last week by testing the 3350 resistance zone, hinting the end of the correction and the potential for an upside breakout.
However, in the following days, the market reversed aggressively, reaching as low as 3250 on Thursday — a drop of nearly 1000 pips from the local top and resistance zone.
After this sharp fall, Gold bounced back above 3300, retested the 3325–3330 area, but failed once again — closing the week below 3300.
❓ 2. Key question: Has the rebound ended or is it just a deeper trap?
The market has shown a fake-out followed by compression under resistance.
So the real question becomes: Will the 3280–3290 support finally give in, or will bulls defend it again?
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🔻 3. Why I expect a continuation to the downside
Here’s what the chart structure tells us:
• Clear lower highs and lower lows — the trend remains bearish
• 3330 has turned into major confluence resistance
• Every bounce is sold, showing fading bullish momentum
• The support at 3280–3290 is being squeezed repeatedly
If 3280 breaks cleanly, price action will likely accelerate downward.
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🧭 4. Trading Plan for Next Week
Focus remains on selling rallies, especially if price rises above 3300.
📉 Invalidation: any clean break and hold above 3330
🎯 Target Zones:
• 3250 = Soft target (first reaction zone)
• 3200 = Real target (bearish continuation zone if structure unfolds as expected)
Use structure, not emotion. Let the breakout confirm the plan.
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🚀 5. Final thoughts
The price action around 3280 will likely set the tone for next week.
A breakdown here confirms the bearish structure and opens the door to 3250, then 3200.
Until then: sell rallies, manage risk, and wait for the chart to validate your edge.
Stay sharp. 🚀
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GOLD ROUTE MAP UPDATEHey Everyone,
Great start to the week with our chart idea playing out as analysed.
We started the day with our Bullish target hit at 3305 followed with ema5 cross and lock confirmation for 3334, which was hit perfectly with a further lock opening 3359 also completed.
We now have a cross and lock above 3359 opening 3389. We will continue to track the movement using cross and lock and any rejections on the levels will see price test the lower Goldturns for support and bounce.
We will keep the above in mind when taking buys from dips. Our updated levels and weighted levels will allow us to track the movement down and then catch bounces up.
We will continue to buy dips using our support levels taking 20 to 40 pips. As stated before each of our level structures give 20 to 40 pip bounces, which is enough for a nice entry and exit. If you back test the levels we shared every week for the past 24 months, you can see how effectively they were used to trade with or against short/mid term swings and trends.
The swing range give bigger bounces then our weighted levels that's the difference between weighted levels and swing ranges.
BULLISH TARGET
3305 - DONE
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK ABOVE 3305 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BULLISH TARGETS
3334 - DONE
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK ABOVE 3334 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BULLISH TARGET
3359 - DONE
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK ABOVE 3359 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BULLISH TARGET
3389
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK ABOVE 3389 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BULLISH TARGET
3428
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK ABOVE 3428 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BULLISH TARGET
3478
BEARISH TARGETS
3271
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK BELOW 3271 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BEARISH TARGET
3227
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK BELOW 3227 WILL OPEN THE SWING RANGE
3185
3146
As always, we will keep you all updated with regular updates throughout the week and how we manage the active ideas and setups. Thank you all for your likes, comments and follows, we really appreciate it!
Mr Gold
GoldViewFX
GOLD (XAU/USD) 4H CHART – BULLISH BREAKOUT TRADE SETUP🔵 Trendline Breakout 📈
📏 Price broke above a descending trendline, signaling a potential bullish reversal.
🔼 This breakout is often seen as a buy signal by traders.
🧱 Resistance Area 🛑
🔹 Price has entered and broken through a horizontal resistance zone.
🔄 This zone may now flip into support, adding confidence to the long setup.
🟧 Demand Zone 📦
📍 Marked between 3,267 – 3,298.
🛡️ Strong buying interest historically observed in this area.
📉 EMA (70) at 3,298.065 acts as dynamic support.
🟦 Entry Point 🚪
🎯 Entry Level: 3,322.930
🔄 Enter after retest confirmation or bullish candle above resistance.
🔴 Stop Loss ⛔
⚠️ SL Level: 3,267.993
💣 Below the demand zone and EMA — protecting against false breakouts.
🟩 Target Point 🎯
🚀 TP Level: 3,490.000
📌 Prior high zone — strong historical resistance expected here.
💰 Trade Setup Summary
✅ Buy Above: 3,322.930
❌ Stop Loss: 3,267.993
🎯 Target: 3,490.000
📊 Risk/Reward Ratio: Favorable (approx. 1:3)
🔎 Technical Confidence Levels
🔵 EMA Support ✅
🔵 Trendline Breakout ✅
🔵 Resistance Flip ✅
🔴 False Breakout Risk
THE KOG REPORT THE KOG REPORT
In last week’s KOG Report we said we would be looking for price to attempt the high, fail and make the move downside. This worked well in the early part of the week giving traders a fantastic capture for the short trade into the red box target levels which were all complete. During the week we update trades with the plan to long, and although there was a break from the red box, our lower red box bounced price giving the long trade completing the move.
It was only towards the end of the week where we started ranging that we only managed to capture short scalps on the upside move before the suggesting we call it a day, thankfully before the small decline from the level.
So, what can we expect in the week ahead?
We have a key level here of 3310-6 which has been a previous pivot in this range and is holding price down at the moment. This now make a crucial support region forming at the 3280-5 level with extension of the move into 3275. If this level holds and the red box reacts, we can see price push up from here and attempt to target the 3400 level again, which is towards the top of the range.
It’s this lower red box that needs to be watched for the break, as a break here will target the 3250-55 region initially and then go for the potential swing low around the 3210-2- region which in this scenario maybe the ideal long trade.
As always, we’ll update traders through the week with our analysis and red box target levels but for now, let’s see if we gap on open. Please remember, the market gaps with intention, the intention is usually to get traders in chasing the gap as soon as they see immediate exhaustion, this hardly ever works on gold and BTC especially. We’ve back tested the stretch, so please play caution on chasing gaps.
More choppy and ranging price action expected!
KOG’s bias of the week:
Bullish above 3285 with targets above 3306, 3310, 3321 and 3335
Bearish below 3285 with targets below 3267, 3255 and 3240
RED BOXES:
Break above 3290 for 3297, 3306, 3310, 3320 and 3330 in extension of the move
Break below 3280 for 3277, 3270, 3267 and 3255 in extension of the move
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XAUUSD Daily Outlook — Monday, June 2, 2025“Compression in Premium: Is Gold Building for the Drop?”
👋 traders — let’s prepare the battlefield.
Gold continues to range inside a tight compression box just under the May High. The current daily structure is showing clear signs of distribution inside premium, with multiple failed attempts to break higher. Each upside wick has been absorbed near 3328–3350, and price is now hovering just above key support near EMA50 + PNL (3228–3232).
This setup is classic: lower highs + equal lows + trapped liquidity = imminent breakout. We now anticipate either a clean breakdown below support, or one final inducement wick before the move begins.
🔹 Daily Structure Breakdown
Structure Element Status
Market Bias 📉 Bearish short-term (distribution signs)
Trend Sideways in premium, LH forming
Current Price ~3289 USD
April ATH 3500 (untouched since)
Last CHoCH/BOS BOS confirmed early May → bullish, but no follow-through
Current Setup Range-bound inside lower high, testing OB support
🔹 Refined Daily Zones
📍 Zone Type Key Levels What to Watch
🔺 Rejection Zone #1 3328 – 3342 Daily supply + previous bearish wick zone. Watch for rejection or inducement spike.
🔹 Key Support Zone 3232 – 3228 PNL + EMA50 cluster. Critical line — a clean break opens downside continuation.
🔹 Demand Block 3190 – 3180 Micro OB from May low. If support fails, this is the next magnet.
🔻 Breakdown Target 3044 Unfilled imbalance + clean demand zone from April breakout leg.
🔹 EMA & Momentum Check
✅ EMA 5/21/50: Still aligned bullish
⚠️ Price is sitting on top of EMA50 → breakdown threat if today's candle closes below 3228
RSI likely showing divergence — lower highs in price, weakening momentum
🔹 Daily Bias & Scenarios
📉 Bearish Bias below 3328
✅ Compression inside premium = expect breakout
🎯 Target 1: 3190 | 🎯 Target 2: 3044
❗ Bullish continuation only valid above 3342 with strong PA
🧠 Strategy Plan for Monday:
Sell Setup:
If price retests 3328–3342 early → watch for rejection → short toward 3190
Breakdown Setup:
Clean close below 3228 → open short continuation toward 3180
Buy Setup:
Only valid on deep retracement into 3180 with strong rejection + M15 structure shift
OR bullish breakout and hold above 3342 → target retest of May high
💬 Final Thoughts from GoldFxMinds:
Gold is compressing just below premium rejection — exactly where smart money distribution begins. This is not the moment to long blindly. Let the market show its hand — either break support, or spike into one final trap before dropping.
Trade with structure. Not emotion.
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Let’s start June with clarity and control.
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Short-term bearish correction, within a potential bullish setupHere is a more detailed explanation of the chart analysis for XAU/USD (Gold Spot vs. U.S. Dollar) on the 30-minute timeframe:
📊 Chart Summary:
Instrument: XAU/USD (Gold Spot vs. U.S. Dollar)
Timeframe: 30-minute
Current Price: Around 3,359.945 USD
Trend: Short-term bearish correction, within a potential bullish setup
📌 Key Technical Levels:
1. Support Zone 🟩
Level: 3,342.605 USD
This is the zone where buyers are likely to step in. It's a previous demand area where price may reverse or consolidate before moving higher.
2. Resistance Level 🟥
Level: 3,391.323 USD
A key level to watch. If price breaks above this, it signals bullish strength and continuation.
3. Demand Zone 🟦
Level: 3,409.880 – 3,410.342 USD
Target area where strong buying activity previously occurred. Price may gravitate toward this if bullish momentum builds.
🔄 Price Projection Path (Expected Movement):
Price may test the support at 3,342.605, forming a potential reversal base.
A bullish move is expected toward the resistance at 3,391.323.
If broken, price could continue its upward trajectory toward the demand zone around 3,410.342.
🧠 Trading Implication:
Bullish Setup: Look for confirmation near the support zone for a long entry.
Breakout Traders: Watch for breakout above resistance for continuation trades.
Risk Management: Use tight stops below support; consider scaling out near resistance.
Let me know if you'd like a trading strategy or signals based on this analysis.
THE KOG REPORT - UpdateEnd of day update from us here at KOG:
It's been a decent week on the markets with our path and red boxes playing well from the low to the high for the pull back trade into the region we wanted and then the long completing all but one Red box target which was missed by 20pips.
With NFP tomorrow we would say caution on the markets as we can expect some pre-event ranging and MA play until the release tomorrow. For that reason, we have given the two levels of interest that we feel price will play until tomorrow's release. For now, we're not getting involved in gold until after the NFP move.
As always, trade safe.
KOG’s Bias of the day:
Bullish above 3335 with targets above 3366✅. 3373✅ and above that 3390✅
Bearish on break of 3335 with target below 3320 and below that 3210
RED BOXES:
Break above 3365 for 3372✅, 3375✅, 3388✅ and 3406 in extension of the move
Break below 3350 for 3335, 3330, 3326 and 3307 in extension of the move
Trading Signals Gold buy above $3,365 Or sell below $3,365 Early in the American session, gold is trading around 3,347 after a sharp drop due to US data and showing signs of weakening bearish momentum. Gold has good support around the 6/8 Murray level, this level is key.
Gold is eventually breaking the 6/8 Murray level. If it continues its bearish cycle, it could find another support around 3,259 (200 EMA). In this area, we could also expect a technical rebound.
The confirmation for buying gold in the coming hours is to wait for the price to consolidate below 3,331. We can then buy with targets at 3,365.
On the other hand, a break and consolidation above 3,365 and above the downtrend channel could confirm a strong bullish move for gold, potentially reaching the 8/8 Murray at 3,437.
Gold left a gap around 3,324 in early May and is likely to be filled in the coming days. For this, we should expect the price to consolidate below the psychological level of 3,365.
Gold Rejected at Resistance, Targets $3,305 & Below Gold ( OANDA:XAUUSD ) rose to $3,400, as I expected in my previous idea .
Gold is trading near the Resistance zone($3,387-$3,357) and has failed to break the resistance zone validly .
In terms of Elliott Wave theory , it seems that Gold has managed to complete the microwave 5 of the main wave C with the help of Expanding Ending Diagonal . It was a corrective Zigzag(ABC/5-3-5) structure .
Also, we can see the Regular Divergence(RD-) between Consecutive Peaks.
I expect Gold to touch $3,305 after breaking the lower line of the ascending channel at the first target and then decline to the Support zone($3,281-$3,245) and Monthly Pivot Poin t.
Note: Stop Loss(SL)= 3394.000
Gold Analyze ( XAUUSD ), 4-hour time frame.
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GOLD ROUTE MAP UPDATEHey Everyone,
A great finish to the week with our 1H chart idea finishing off with the rejection from 3389 with no further cross and lock above that level confirming the rejection. We continued to see a drop into the lower Goldturns with each level giving 20 to 40 pip bounces.,
We are now seeing 3334 Goldturn being tested. Lets see if we get the 20 to 40 pip reactional bounce before close of play.
We’ll be back now on Sunday with our multi-timeframe analysis and trading plans for the week ahead. Thanks again for all your likes, comments, and follows.
Wishing you all a fantastic weekend!!
MR GOLD
Gold Holds Above Key Support – Eyes Still on 3400 (READ CAPTION)By examining the gold chart on the 4-hour timeframe, we can see that the price successfully hit the $3367 target exactly as expected, and then corrected back to $3346. Currently, gold is trading around $3358, and if it can hold above $3350, we can expect further upside. Based on the previous analysis, the next bullish targets remain at $3367, $3380, $3391, and $3400. (Maximum support is always appreciated, my friends!)
THE KOG REPORT - UpdateEnd of day update from us here at KOG:
What a day on gold! We said we would keep an eye on the red boxes and look for a break either side, the break came, we activated, Excalibur confirmed the set up was clean and we got in for a great capture. We also managed to complete all of our bias level targets in one swoop early in the session which was an added bonus.
Now, we have support below at the 3355 level and a red box above which we would ideally like to be targeted first and if we get a RIP from there a short may be on into the immediate support levels. If we go down first, 3365 is the first hurdle and below that 3350-55 with the bias remaining bullish above.
KOG’s bias of the week:
Bullish above 3285 with targets above 3306✅, 3310✅, 3321✅ and 3335✅
Bearish below 3285 with targets below 3267, 3255 and 3240
RED BOXES:
Break above 3290 for 3297✅, 3306✅, 3310✅, 3320✅ and 3330✅ in extension of the move
Break below 3280 for 3277, 3270, 3267 and 3255 in extension of the move
As always, trade safe.
KOG
GOLD 4H CHART ROUTE MAP UPDATE & TRADING PLAN FOR THE WEEKHey Everyone,
Please see our updated 4h chart levels and targets for the coming week.
We are seeing price play between two weighted levels with a gap above at 3314 and a gap below at 3248. We will need to see ema5 cross and lock on either weighted level to determine the next range.
We will see levels tested side by side until one of the weighted levels break and lock to confirm direction for the next range.
We will keep the above in mind when taking buys from dips. Our updated levels and weighted levels will allow us to track the movement down and then catch bounces up.
We will continue to buy dips using our support levels taking 20 to 40 pips. As stated before each of our level structures give 20 to 40 pip bounces, which is enough for a nice entry and exit. If you back test the levels we shared every week for the past 24 months, you can see how effectively they were used to trade with or against short/mid term swings and trends.
The swing range give bigger bounces then our weighted levels that's the difference between weighted levels and swing ranges.
BULLISH TARGET
3314
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK ABOVE 3314 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BULLISH TARGETS
3363
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK ABOVE 3363 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BULLISH TARGET
3412
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK ABOVE 3412 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BULLISH TARGET
3468
BEARISH TARGETS
3248
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK BELOW 3248 WILL OPEN THE FOLLOWING BEARISH TARGET
3194
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK BELOW 3194 WILL OPEN THE SWING RANGE
3130
3077
EMA5 CROSS AND LOCK BELOW 3077 WILL OPEN THE SECONDARY SWING RANGE
3012
2988
As always, we will keep you all updated with regular updates throughout the week and how we manage the active ideas and setups. Thank you all for your likes, comments and follows, we really appreciate it!
Mr Gold
GoldViewFX
GOLD WEEKLY CHART MID/LONG TERM ROUTE MAPHey Everyone,
Here’s our latest weekly chart update. Once again, the Goldturn Channel continues to prove its reliability, with price action unfolding just as anticipated.
Last update on this chart, we noted multiple failed attempts to break above the channel top, each confirmed by the EMA5 being unable to close through resistance. This led to a pullback as low as 3189, nearly touching the 3094 level right near the channel's half line, a key support zone we've been closely monitoring.
This week, we saw the rejection from the channel top. The channel top gave the rejection into the lower 3281 axis level. Despite the drop, there was no close below 3281, which has provided continuous bounces on the smaller timeframes. Price action is now playing between the 3281 level and the channel top.
We’ll be watching closely for a decisive break on either side to determine the next directional move. The 3387 gap also remains open and in play.
As long as price remains above the channel half line and especially now above 3281, we will continue looking for dip buying opportunities on retracements, using our intraday levels for targeted 20 to 40 pip moves. If the price pulls back below these key levels, we’ll reassess for potential downside toward the lower boundary of the channel.
This is exactly why we stick with our Goldturn Channel methodology, our proprietary system based on weighted averages. It cuts through the market noise, distinguishes real breakouts from fake outs, and empowers us to trade with confidence and clarity.
Thanks again for your continued support, your likes, comments, and follows mean a lot.
MR GOLD
GOLDVIEWFX
Trading Without an Edge Is Like Gambling Without the FunAt least in Vegas, you get free drinks.
Let’s cut the fluff.
You want to make money trading.
But here’s the problem no one wants to admit:
Most traders don’t have an edge. And they trade anyway.
Which means they’re not traders.
They’re just expensive gamblers in denial.
🎰 W elcome to the Casino Called “Charts”
In Vegas, the odds are clearly displayed.
You know the house has the advantage.
But in trading? You convince yourself you are the house.
You say things like:
-“This setup worked for someone on YouTube.”
- “Price is oversold, so it has to bounce.”
- “I just have a feeling it’ll go up.”
That’s not a strategy. That’s astrology.
If you can’t define your edge in one sentence, you don’t have one.
And if your edge isn’t tested over at least 100 trades — it’s fantasy.
🧠 What Is an Edge, Anyway?
An edge is not a pattern. It’s not always your gut.
It’s a repeatable, testable advantage in the market.
It could be:
- A statistical tendency in price behavior
- A setup with positive risk-to-reward over time
- A timing structure that aligns with volume or volatility
- Even psychological edge (you stay calm when others panic)
But here’s the key:
An edge is something that works often enough, with controlled risk, and consistent execution.
☠️ What Happens When You Don’t Have One
Let’s break it down.
Trading without an edge leads to:
- Random outcomes that feel emotional
- Overtrading because you’re chasing the next “feel good” moment
- Misplaced confidence after a few lucky wins
- Explosive losses when luck runs out
And worst of all?
You think you’re improving…
But in reality, you’re just getting better at losing slower.
🍹 At Least Vegas Gives You Something Back
Here’s the irony:
In Vegas, the drinks are free.
You get a show. You laugh. You know it’s a gamble.
In trading?
- You pay for your losses
- You pay for your education
- You pay for your psychology coach
- And nobody even gives you a free mojito.
If you're going to lose money without an edge, you might as well enjoy the music.
🎯 So How Do You Actually Get an Edge?
1. Backtest.
Find a setup that repeats. Track it. Chart it. Obsess over it.
2. Track your stats.
Your win rate, average R, time in trade. Know thyself.
3. Simplify.
An edge isn’t 12 indicators. It’s one thing done well.
4. Survive first, thrive later.
If you’re not around after 100 trades, your edge won’t matter anyway.
5. Learn from pain, not just profit.
Your losers have more to teach than your winners.
🧘 Final Thought – Stop Playing Pretend
If you wouldn’t go to a casino and bet $1000 on 25 without knowing the odds…
Why are you doing that in the markets?
Don’t call it trading if it’s actually coping.
Don’t call it strategy if it’s actually guessing.
GOLD DAILY CHART ROUTE MAPHey Everyone,
Here's an update on the daily chart setup we've been tracking and trading successfully over the past few weeks.
As anticipated, price action rejected off the midline of the channel and produced a strong bounce, exactly as we had analysed. This move reached the 3272 Goldturn level and closed above it, opening the path for a potential test of the channel top near 3433. We captured a solid move of over 600 pips, aligning perfectly with our strategy of buying the dips for the ideal swing setup.
The channel half line continued to provide support and bounces, with a gap left above at 3433. Our channel top also falls in line with this level.
Please note that the gap remains open, but we are not looking to chase from the top. We'll continue to focus on buying pullbacks for better entries.
This is the beauty of our Goldturn channels, drawn using weighted averages instead of pure price action. This unique approach helps us clearly identify fake outs and real breakouts, cutting out much of the noise that usually confuses traders.
Moving forward, we’ll focus on smaller timeframes (1H and 4H) to buy dips off the weighted Goldturns, aiming for clean 30–40 pip moves. Ranging markets are perfect for this style, allowing us to capitalise on quick moves without getting caught in the chop of larger swings.
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GoldViewFX
XAU/USD..4h chart pattern.My analyzing a bullish breakout in gold (GODL) and considering a buy entry at *3355* with two target levels: *3435* and *3500*.
### *Trade Plan Summary:*
- *Entry:* Buy at *3355* (after trendline breakout confirmation)
- *Target 1:* *3435* (~2.4% gain)
- *Target 2:* *3500* (~4.3% gain)
- *Stop Loss:* Ideally below the breakout level (e.g., *3300-3320* for a 1-1.5% risk)
### *Key Considerations:*
1. *Confirmation:* Ensure the breakout is sustained (closing above the trendline).
2. *Volume:* Higher volume on breakout strengthens the signal.
3. *Market Sentiment:* Gold often reacts to USD strength, interest rates, and geopolitical factors.
4. *Risk Management:* Adjust position size based on your risk tolerance.
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