What to Expect Next Week
Gold is nearing the completion of Wave 5, with rejection likely between 2,680.70–2,695.32.
A reversal is expected post-Wave 5, targeting correction zones near 2,608.99 and below.
How to Trade:
For Short Traders:
Wait for rejection near 2,695.32, and short with confidence if bearish signals align.
For Long Traders:
Look for entries at support zones 2,608.99–2,567.63, expecting a bounce back toward 2,680.70.
Risk Management:
Keep stops tight above invalidation points (2,735.88 for shorts; 2,547.39 for longs).
Adjust position size for the volatility expected near resistance zones.
1. Market Context and Structure
Phase and Current Movement:
Wyckoff Schematic in Play:
Gold is currently in Phase D of a Wyckoff accumulation schematic, approaching a potential climax and markdown after completing a diagonal Wave 5.
Market has made significant progress from Spring/Support Test (SC & LPS) to the resistance zone, where distribution may occur.
Wave Analysis and Key Structures:
Wave 5 (Diagonal):
Targets for Wave 5 Completion:
2,693.33: Divergence zone on Wave 5.
2,695.32: Key diagonal extension target for Wave 5.
Post-Wave 5 completion, the market appears primed for a corrective structure (Wave A) to fill liquidity gaps below.
2. Expected Price Movement
Scenario 1: Completion of Wave 5 and Reversal
Key Rejection Zone:
Expect price to peak between 2,680.70 and 2,695.32, with possible wicks above for a liquidity grab.
A bearish reversal is likely as Gold completes the UTAD (Upthrust After Distribution).
Downside Targets After Wave 5 Completion:
First target: 2,608.99 (0.5 retracement of the recent leg).
Second target: 2,597.92 (0.618 retracement).
Stretch target: 2,567.63 (0.786 retracement and alignment with previous accumulation range).
Scenario 2: Invalid Breakout Above 2,695.32
If Gold sustains a breakout above 2,695.32, invalidation occurs at 2,735.88 (Shallow 4 resistance).
Extended rally targets:
2,749.43: Possible trap zone.
2,782.74: High invalidation for bearish structure.
3. Key Price Levels to Monitor
Resistance Zones (Sell Side):
2,680.70: Divergence zone in Wave 5.
2,695.32: Final diagonal Wave 5 target; high rejection probability.
2,735.88: Upper invalidation and extended target if bullish momentum sustains.
Support Zones (Buy Side):
2,608.99: 50% retracement; initial correction target.
2,597.92: 61.8% retracement; likely to induce a bounce.
2,567.63: Key support and 78.6% retracement.