FX.co ★ Gold analysis for October 06, 2016

Since our previous analysis, gold has been trading sideways at the price of $1,267.50. Using the market profile analysis, I found strong downward momentum and yesterday's peak area (resistance) at the price of $1,267.90 and point of control at the price of $1,271.75 on the 30M time frame. I placed simple moving average with 48 period and found successful rejection. Watch for selling opportunities. Downward target is set at the price of $1,250.79.

Fibonacci pivot points:

Resistance levels:

R1: 1,271.70

R2: 1,274.65

R3: 1,279.50

Support levels:

S1: 1,262.00

S2: 1,259.00

S3: 1,254.25

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