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GOLD Daily Timeframe

Based on the GOLD (XAU/USD) Daily timeframe chart, the current condition shows that price is in a recovery phase after experiencing fairly prolonged selling pressure from mid-May to the end of July. The rise that has occurred in the last few sessions has managed to push price out of the consolidation area around 4,000 and closer to the dynamic resistance formed by the 200-period Moving Average (MA200). Although bullish momentum has started to look stronger compared to a few weeks ago, the main trend has not fully turned bullish yet because price is still moving below the 100-period Moving Average (MA100) and has only just tested the MA200 area as an important resistance. Therefore, the current phase can be categorized as a crucial period that will determine whether this rise is merely a technical rebound or the beginning of a larger trend reversal. Price is currently in the 4,265 area, slightly below the MA200 zone around 4,286–4,300. Over the past few days there has been a significant increase in buying momentum, indicated by the formation of large bullish candles that managed to break through several minor resistances without any meaningful correction. This movement shows that buyers are starting to take control of the market after selling pressure had dominated for almost two months. However, this rise is starting to face challenges as it coincides with the position of the MA200, which historically often acts as dynamic resistance when the medium-term trend is still in a bearish condition. Looking at the Moving Average configuration, the blue MA100 is still above the MA200 and is sloping downward. This indicates that the medium-term trend is still under bearish pressure even though the pace of the decline has started to slow. Meanwhile, the red MA200 tends to move more flat after previously rising gradually. The fact that price is still below the MA100 indicates that buyers have not yet obtained full confirmation to shift the trend direction to bullish. For the technical structure to change more convincingly, price needs to be able to break above the MA200, then continue rising to move above the MA100 with consistent daily closes. From the horizontal support and resistance perspective, the 4,368 area is the first key resistance because it is close to the MA200 position. A break of this level will be an initial signal that bullish momentum is strengthening. After that, the next resistance is at 4,483, then 4,526, which is almost aligned with the MA100, forming a stronger resistance zone. If price manages to break through that area, the upside potential toward 4,593 will open wider. The next resistance is at 4,774, before finally testing the major resistance at 4,889, which is an important peak area on the daily chart. These levels are expected to become buyers’ targets if the upward momentum continues. Meanwhile, the nearest support is at 4,168, which previously acted as resistance and now has the potential to turn into support after being successfully broken. As long as price holds above this area, the recovery structure can still be maintained. The next support is at 4,051, which was a consolidation area for several weeks before the upside breakout. If selling pressure increases again and price falls below that level, the next support is at 3,998, then 3,943, and finally 3,917 as major support. A break below these areas will indicate that bullish momentum has failed to be sustained and the bearish trend may once again dominate. Candlestick movement also provides some interesting signals. After forming a series of small-bodied candles during the consolidation phase, a bullish candle with a longer body has now appeared and managed to close near its daily high. This pattern shows that buying pressure has increased significantly. However, because this rise has directly entered the MA200 area, there is a possibility of profit-taking or short-term selling pressure. Therefore, price reaction to this dynamic resistance area will be an important factor in determining GOLD’s direction in the coming days. From a market psychology perspective, the successful breakout from the consolidation area has increased traders’ optimism about the potential for further recovery. However, some market participants who were previously in long positions will likely start to realize profits as price approaches the MA200 and the horizontal resistance around 4,368. On the other hand, buyers will try to maintain momentum so that price can break through that resistance. The battle between these two forces is expected to increase short-term volatility. Overall, the technical analysis of GOLD on the Daily timeframe shows that the market is entering a transition phase after successfully building fairly strong recovery momentum. The price position near the MA200 offers the potential for a breakout if buying pressure continues, but also opens the possibility of a correction if that resistance fails to be broken. As long as price can stay above 4,168, the upside potential toward 4,368, 4,483, and 4,526 remains open. If that area is successfully cleared, the next targets are 4,593, 4,774, and up to 4,889. Conversely, if price fails to break the MA200 and falls back below 4,168, selling pressure may increase with downside targets toward 4,051, 3,998, 3,943, and even 3,917. Thus, the area around the current MA200 is a very important decision zone to confirm whether GOLD is building a new bullish trend or merely experiencing a temporary rebound within a larger bearish trend.