FX.co ★ Analysis of gold for October 05, 2016

Since our previous analysis, gold has been trading downwards. The price tested the level of $1,266.35 in a high volume. Using the market profile analysis, I found strong downward momentum and peak area (resistance) at the price of $1,274.94 on the 30M time frame. The price is respecting that level, which is a sign that we may see downward continuation. I placed simple moving average with 48 period and found successful rejection. Watch for selling opportunities. Besides, there is an intraday upward trendline. Watch for breakout to confirm downward continuation. Downward target is set at the price of $1,250.79.

30 minutes Fibonacci pivot points:

Resistance levels:

R1: 1,276.70

R2: 1,277.05

R3: 1,277.75

Support levels:

S1: 1,275.30

S2: 1,274.90

S3: 1,274.25

Trading recommendations for today: Watch for selling opportunties. Take profit level is set at the price of $1,250.79.