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

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Here’s the detailed breakdown of the Gold Spot / USD (XAU/USD) 1H Chart based on Volume Profile, Gann analysis, and custom indicators (CVD + ADX):

1. Key Observations (Volume, Gann & CVD + ADX Focused)
a) Volume Profile Insights:
• Value Area High (VAH): 3325.00
• Value Area Low (VAL): 3302.00
• Point of Control (POC): 3314.58
• High-volume nodes: Notable clustering around 3310–3325 zone, suggesting accumulation.
• Low-volume gaps: 3340–3360 zone shows thin profile—potential breakout area if breached.
b) Liquidity Zones:
• Liquidity Clusters:
o Upside: Prior highs near 3360 and 3380 may have stop orders.
o Downside: 3280–3290 (recent swing lows) likely holding short-term stops.
• Absorption Zones: Strong absorption observed just below POC (3305–3310), indicating defense by buyers.
c) Volume-Based Swing Highs/Lows:
• Swing High (Volume Spike): 3360 on April 26 – high rejection with strong sell volume.
• Swing Low (Volume Spike): 3285 on April 25 – major buying tail, reversal support zone.
d) CVD + ADX Indicator Analysis:
• Trend Direction: Currently range-bound; no clean directional move post 28th April.
• ADX Strength:
o ADX < 20: Weak trend environment
o DI+ ≈ DI-: Confirms lack of clear directional bias
• CVD Confirmation:
o Neutral to slightly rising CVD, indicating moderate demand but not dominant
o No divergence between price and CVD—suggests indecision
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2. Support & Resistance Levels
a) Volume-Based Levels:
• Support:
o VAL: 3302.00
o POC: 3314.58
o Swing low: 3285.00 (with high delta absorption)
• Resistance:
o VAH: 3325.00
o Swing highs: 3360.00 and 3380.00
b) Gann-Based Levels:
• Gann Swing High: 3360 (April 26)
• Gann Swing Low: 3285 (April 25)
• Key Retracements:
o 1/2: 3322.5
o 1/3: 3310
o 2/3: 3340
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3. Chart Patterns & Market Structure
a) Trend: Range-bound (confirmed by flat ADX and neutral CVD)
b) Notable Patterns:
• Descending triangle forming between 3325 (horizontal resistance) and lower highs
• Potential breakout scenario if price clears 3325 with volume
• Retests of POC at 3314 providing short-term scalping setups
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4. Trade Setup & Risk Management
a) Bullish Entry (If CVD + ADX confirm uptrend):
• Entry Zone: 3310–3315
• Targets:
o T1: 3340
o T2: 3360
• Stop-Loss (SL): 3295 (below VAL)
• RR: Minimum 1:2
b) Bearish Entry (If CVD + ADX confirm downtrend):
• Entry Zone: 3325–3330
• Target:
o T1: 3285
• Stop-Loss (SL): 3345 (above recent swing high)
• RR: Minimum 1:2
c) Position Sizing: Risk only 1-2% of capital per trade

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