Elliott Wave Analysis โ XAUUSD July 18, 2025๐ Elliott Wave Analysis โ XAUUSD July 18, 2025
๐ Momentum Analysis
D1 Timeframe: Momentum is showing signs of a bullish reversal. While we need to wait for today's D1 candle to close for confirmation, it's likely that yesterdayโs upward move marks Wave 1, signaling the beginning of a new bullish trend.
H4 Timeframe: Momentum is preparing for a bearish reversal โ suggesting a potential corrective pullback, likely forming Wave 2.
H1 Timeframe: Momentum is about to reverse upward โ supporting the expectation of a short-term bullish move during the current session.
๐ Elliott Wave Structure Update
On the H4 chart, the abcde triangle correction structure remains largely unchanged.
However, a strong H4 bullish candle appeared yesterday, indicating unusual market behavior that deserves attention.
There are two main scenarios:
- Wave 1 (black) has already completed, and the market is now entering Wave 2 correction.
- Alternatively, the current movement could be Wave 4 within Wave 1 (black).
๐ Combining Momentum & Wave Structure
- With D1 momentum signaling a potential uptrend lasting the next 4โ5 days, it suggests that Wave e (blue) may have completed.
- This opens the door for an impulsive 5-wave advance. Specifically:
+ If H1 continues its bullish reversal, the current move could be Wave 5 of Wave 1 (black), targeting the 3358 level.
+ Afterwards, a retracement toward the 3330โ3323 zone would form Wave 2 (black).
+ Alternatively, price might drop directly to 3330โ3323, implying Wave 1 has already finished and the current move is Wave 2.
๐ฏ => Both scenarios converge at the 3330โ3323 price zone, making it a high-probability BUY ZONE.
๐งญ Trade Plan
BUY ZONE: 3330 โ 3327
Stop Loss: 3320
Take Profits:
TP1: 3342
TP2: 3358
TP3: 3402
๐ Note: Since this is a relatively wide entry zone, it's best to wait for price action confirmation at this level before entering.
Futures market
NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 7/18/2025 SessionCME_MINI:NQU2025
- PR High: 23262.75
- PR Low: 23245.25
- NZ Spread: 39.0
No key scheduled economic events
Pushing ATH through overnight hours
Session Open Stats (As of 1:15 AM 7/18)
- Session Open ATR: 272.56
- Volume: 18K
- Open Int: 286K
- Trend Grade: Neutral
- From BA ATH: -0.0% (Rounded)
Key Levels (Rounded - Think of these as ranges)
- Long: 23811
- Mid: 22096
- Short: 20383
Keep in mind this is not speculation or a prediction. Only a report of the Power Range with Fib extensions for target hunting. Do your DD! You determine your risk tolerance. You are fully capable of making your own decisions.
BA: Back Adjusted
BuZ/BeZ: Bull Zone / Bear Zone
NZ: Neutral Zone
Gold (XAU/USD) Premium Technical Outlook - 18 July 2024As gold continues to trade near record highs, the marketโs current price action around $3,336โ3,340 demands a sharp, disciplined technical view. This premium analysis combines price action, Fibonacci techniques, institutional concepts (ICT and Smart Money Concepts), and advanced supplyโdemand dynamics to identify actionable trade opportunities.
We anchor on the 4-hour timeframe for directional bias and zoom into the 1-hour chart for precision intraday setups.
๐ 4โHour Timeframe: Structure and Directional Bias
Gold remains in a clear bullish structure on the 4-hour chart, as evidenced by sustained higher highs and higher lows. The most recent bullish Break of Structure (BOS) occurred above the $3,320โ3,325 level, confirming buyersโ control for now.
Currently, price hovers near equilibrium at the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement, testing prior resistance as potential support. This zone aligns with a small fair value gap (FVG), reinforcing it as an area of interest for smart money participants.
Key 4H Levels to Watch
Level Significance
$3,360โ3,365 Major supply zone & bearish OB
$3,350โ3,355 Minor resistance
$3,337โ3,340 61.8% Fib / equilibrium
$3,330โ3,333 BOS retest & key support
$3,300โ3,310 Strong demand zone & bullish OB
$3,285โ3,295 Secondary demand zone below BOS
The directional bias on 4H remains neutral-to-bullish, contingent on price holding above $3,300. A clean break and close above $3,360 could open a path to $3,400โ3,420, while a sustained drop below $3,300 would mark a change of character (CHOCH) and shift bias to bearish.
๐ช Institutional Concepts in Play
Order Blocks (OB): Strong bullish OB sits at $3,300โ3,310, while a bearish OB dominates at $3,355โ3,365.
Fair Value Gaps (FVG): On the bullish side, $3,300โ3,315 remains unfilled; on the bearish side, $3,330โ3,345 caps rallies.
Liquidity Grabs: Dips toward $3,295โ3,300 appear to sweep sell-side liquidity, while spikes above $3,360 tap into resting buy stops.
The area around $3,330 remains a key battleground where smart money likely accumulates positions before the next impulsive move.
โณ 1โHour Timeframe: Intraday Trade Setups
On the 1-hour chart, the market is compressing between a bullish order block and bearish supply. Price action shows evidence of short-term liquidity sweeps and reactions to imbalances, offering two clear scenarios for intraday traders.
๐ Setup A โ Bullish Zone Bounce
Entry: Buy limit at $3,332โ3,333
Stop-loss: Below $3,328
Take-Profit 1: $3,345
Take-Profit 2: $3,355
Rationale: Confluence of 4H demand, Fib retracement, BOS retest, and 1H bullish order block.
๐ Setup B โ Supply Rejection Short
Entry: Sell limit at $3,355โ3,360
Stop-loss: Above $3,365
Take-Profit 1: $3,337
Take-Profit 2: $3,330
Rationale: Price into 4H bearish OB, aligning with supply and stop runs above recent highs.
๐ The Golden Setup
Among these, the Bullish Zone Bounce at $3,332โ3,333 stands out as the highest-probability trade. This level represents maximum confluence:
Retest of 4H BOS.
Bullish OB on 1H.
61.8% Fibonacci support.
Unmitigated fair value gap.
This setup offers a favorable riskโreward profile with clear invalidation and multiple upside targets.
๐ Summary Table
Bias Key Support Zones Key Resistance Zones
Neutral-to-bullish $3,300โ3,310, $3,330โ3,333 $3,350โ3,355, $3,360โ3,365
Intraday Setups Entry Zone Stop-Loss Take-Profit Targets
Bullish Zone Bounce ๐ $3,332โ3,333 < $3,328 $3,345 / $3,355
Supply Rejection Short $3,355โ3,360 > $3,365 $3,337 / $3,330
๐ฃ Final Word
Gold maintains a structurally bullish outlook above $3,300, with strong institutional footprints evident in the $3,300โ3,333 demand zones. Traders should remain vigilant around $3,360, where sell-side liquidity and supply are concentrated.
The Golden Setup โ a bullish bounce from $3,332 โ offers the best confluence and statistical edge intraday.
Gold Market Reacts to 3377 Mitigation โ Eyes on 3388 Amid Job DaGold market mitigated the 3377 level, pushing price down to sweep imbalance at 3320โs. With the daily demand candle formation holding, a rejection here could ignite a push to take out full liquidity at 3388.
As we approach the unemployment claims release (forecast: 233k), market sentiment leans toward a hawkish gold reactionโshould data indicate more jobs are needed, the bullish pressure on gold could intensify. follow for more insights, comment , and boost idea
XAUUSD H1 Outlook XAUUSD ๐ฅ | Trendline Rejection Setup
Price respected the descending trendline & previous supply zone ๐
Clear rejection from the marked zone, expecting bearish continuation below 3340 ๐
Entry: Below 3340
SL: Above 3353
TP: 3310 & below ๐
Risk managed. Let the market play out. โก
Manapuram Finance - Gold Theme Higher High Higher LowManapuram Finance into Gold Loan business. Uptrend Chart formation with good tight structure. May do 280-282-287-290-293-296-300 upside , with 260 as strong support
This chart is only for educational purpose. Please do your own research before taking any trading decisions
Fibonacci Retracement: The Hidden Key to Better EntriesIf youโve ever wondered how professional traders predict where price might pull back before continuing... the secret lies in Fibonacci Retracement.
In this post, youโll learn:
What Fibonacci retracement is
Why it works
How to use it on your charts (step-by-step)
Pro tips to increase accuracy in the market
๐ง What Is Fibonacci Retracement?:
Fibonacci Retracement is a technical analysis tool that helps traders identify potential support or resistance zones where price is likely to pause or reverse during a pullback.
Itโs based on a mathematical sequence called the Fibonacci Sequence, found everywhere in nature โ from galaxies to sunflowers โ and yes, even in the markets.
The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones, starting with 0 and 1. The sequence typically begins with 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, and so on. This pattern can be expressed as a formula: F(n) = F(n-1) + F(n-2), where F(n) is the nth Fibonacci number.
The key Fibonacci levels traders use are:
23.6%
38.2%
50%
61.8%
78.6%
These levels represent percentages of a previous price move, and they give us reference points for where price might pull back before resuming its trend and where we can anticipate price to move before showing support or resistance to the trend you are following.
๐กBreakdown of Each Fib Level:
๐ 0.236 (23.6%) โ Shallow Pullback
What it indicates:
Weak retracement, often signals strong trend momentum.
Buyers/sellers are aggressively holding the trend.
Best action:
Aggressive entry zone for continuation traders.
Look for momentum signals (break of minor structure, bullish/bearish candles). Stay out of the market until you see more confirmation.
๐ 0.382 (38.2%) โ First Strong Area of Interest
What it indicates:
Healthy pullback in a trending market.
Seen as a key area for trend followers to step in.
Best action:
Look for entry confirmation: bullish/bearish engulfing, pin bars, Elliott Waves, or break/retest setups.
Ideal for setting up trend continuation trades.
Stop Loss 0.618 Level
๐ 0.500 (50.0%) โ Neutral Ground
What it indicates:
Often marks the midpoint of a significant price move.
Market is undecided, can go either way.
Best action:
Wait for additional confirmation before entering.
Combine with support/resistance or a confluence zone.
Useful for re-entry on strong trends with good risk/reward.
Stop Loss 1.1 Fib Levels
๐ 0.618 (61.8%) โ The โGolden Ratioโ
What it indicates:
Deep pullback, often seen as the last line of defense before trend reversal.
High-probability area for big players to enter or add to positions.
Best action:
Look for strong reversal patterns (double bottoms/tops, engulfing candles).
Excellent area for entering swing trades with tight risk and high reward.
Use confluence (structure zones, moving averages, psychological levels, Elliott Waves).
Wait for close above or below depending on the momentum of the market.
Stop Loss 1.1 Fib Level
๐ 0.786 (78.6%) โ Deep Correction Zone
What it indicates:
Very deep retracement. Often a final โtrapโ zone before price reverses.
Risk of trend failure is higher.
Best action:
Only trade if there's strong reversal evidence.
Use smaller position size or avoid unless other confluences are aligned.
Can act as an entry for counter-trend trades in weaker markets.
Stop Loss around 1.1 and 1.2 Fib Levels
โฑ๏ธBest Timeframe to Use Fibs for Day Traders and Swing Traders:
Day trading:
Day traders, focused on capturing short-term price movements and making quick decisions within a single day, typically utilize shorter timeframes for Fibonacci retracement analysis, such as 15-minute through hourly charts.
They may also use tighter Fibonacci levels (like 23.6%, 38.2%, and 50%) to identify more frequent signals and exploit short-term fluctuations.
Combining Fibonacci levels with other indicators such as moving averages, RSI, or MACD, and focusing on shorter timeframes (e.g., 5-minute or 15-minute charts) can enhance signal confirmation for day traders.
However, relying on very short timeframes for Fibonacci can lead to less reliable retracement levels due to increased volatility and potential for false signals.
Swing trading:
Swing traders aim to capture intermediate trends, which necessitates giving trades more room to fluctuate over several days or weeks.
They typically prefer utilizing broader Fibonacci levels (like 38.2%, 50%, and 61.8%) to identify significant retracement points for entering and exiting trades.
Swing traders often focus on 4-hour and daily charts for their analysis, and may even consult weekly charts for a broader market perspective.
๐ฏ Why Does Fibonacci Work?:
Fibonacci levels work because of:
Mass psychology โ many traders use them
Natural rhythm โ markets move in waves, not straight lines
Institutional footprint โ smart money often scales in around key retracement zones
It's not magic โ it's structure, and it's surprisingly reliable when used correctly.
๐ How to Draw Fibonacci Retracement (Step-by-Step):
Letโs say you want to trade XAU/USD (Gold), and price just had a strong bullish run.
โ๏ธ Follow These Steps:
Identify the swing low (start of move)
Identify the swing high (end of move)
Use your Fibonacci tool to draw from low to high (for a bullish move)
The tool will automatically mark levels like 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, etc.
These levels act as pullback zones, and your job is to look for entry confirmation around them.
๐ For bearish moves, draw from high to low. (I will show a bearish example later)
Now letโs throw some examples and pictures into play to get a better understanding.
๐ XAU/USD BULLISH Example:
1.First we Identify the direction of the market:
2.Now we set our fibs by looking for confirmations to get possible entry point:
Lets zoom in a bit:
Now that we have a break of the trendline we wait for confirmation and look for confluence:
Now we set our fibs from the last low to the last high:
This will act as our entry point for the trade.
3. Now we can look for our stop loss and take profit levels:
Stop Loss:
For the stop loss I like to use the fib levels 1.1 and 1.2 when I make an entry based upon the 0.618 level. These levels to me typically indicate that the trade idea is invalid once crossed because it will usually violate the prior confirmations
Take Profit:
For the take profit I like to use the Fib levels 0.236, 0, -0.27, and -0.618. This is based upon your personal risk tolerance and overall analysis. You can use 0.236 and 0 level as areas to take partial profits.
Re-Entry Point Using Elliott Waves as Confluence Example:
This is an example of how I used Elliott Waves to enter the trade again from the prior entry point. If you donโt know what Elliott Waves are I will link my other educational post so you can read up on it and have a better understanding my explanation to follow.
After seeing all of our prior confirmations I am now confident that our trend is still strongly bullish so I will mark my Waves and look for an entry point.
As we can see price dipped into the 0.38-0.5 Fib level and rejected it nicely which is also in confluence with the Elliott Wave Theory for the creation of wave 5 which is the last impulse leg before correction.
๐ป In a downtrend:
Same steps, but reverse the direction โ draw from high to low and look to short the pullback.
XAU/USD Example:
As you can see the same basic principles applied for bearish movement as well.
โ ๏ธ Pro Tips for Accuracy:
โ
Always use Fib in confluence with:
Market structure (higher highs/lows or lower highs/lows)
Key support/resistance zones
Volume or momentum indicators
Candle Patterns
Elliott Waves, etc.
โ Donโt trade Fib levels blindly โ they are zones, not guarantees.
๐ Use higher timeframes for cleaner levels (4H, Daily)
๐ก Final Thought
Fibonacci retracement doesnโt predict the future โ it reveals probability zones where price is likely to react.
When combined with structure and confirmation, it becomes one of the most reliable tools for new and experienced traders alike.
๐ฅ Drop a comment if this helped โ or if you want a Part 2 where I break down Fibonacci Extensions and how to use them for take-profit targets.
๐ฌ Tag or share with a beginner who needs to see this!
XAU?
Hi
Yest push up @ US session was wow..
I feel it's was inflated (manipulated)
2 scenario during euro/us session today.
Break up = this morning high
OR
breakdown = US session low 3336
I am incline to say.. the low will break and we'll print 3300
= down trend channel
You'll need your better judgement and patience here.
ie. Do nothing and react.. when printing the right prices
All the best
Not a guru
NB/ Sharing.. and gurus can slide :)
XAUUSD โ TCB Setup (Pre-Breakout Watchlist)๐ XAUUSD โ TCB Setup (Pre-Breakout Watchlist)
Strategy: Trend โ Countertrend โ Breakout (TCB)
Timeframe: 15-Min
Status: Pre-breakout โ watching for NY session confirmation ๐
๐ Setup Breakdown:
โ
Trend: Bullish channel structure holding above 3,310
โ ๏ธ Countertrend: Pullback to demand zone (3,330โ3,332) respected
๐ Breakout: Watching key breakout above 3,348 for retest entry
๐ Trade Plan:
Entry Zone: 3,348โ3,350 (on retest)
SL: Below 3,330
TP1: 3,375
TP2: 3,390
Checklist Score: 85โ90% (will update to 100% on breakout + retest)
Session: NY Session breakout preferred
๐ง TCB Tip: Wait for confirmation โ a clean close + retest of 3,348 turns this into a high-probability continuation play.
#XAUUSD #TCBFlow #PriceAction #GoldAnalysis #BreakoutTrade #SmartMoney
Sweep On levels and Confirmation of Bullish pressure! Now that we have a sweep on levels we are looking for bullish pressure to continue. They have closed the 4Hr bullish. Being that it is Friday keeping expectation low cause price can break out and push hard or it can end up being Rotational. I feel there is a move here. We just have to wait for it to line up inside of the killzone. NOFOMO Mayn!
Smart Money Sell Setup on Gold (15-Min TF)# Smart Money Sell Setup on Gold (15-Min TF)
### ๐ Market Context:
Gold has recently formed a strong bullish retracement after a sharp impulsive bearish move. Now, price has returned to a critical zone โ the **Equilibrium level (EQ)** โ which also aligns with a **valid supply zone** and **bearish trendline resistance**.
This zone is often considered the "decision point" where Smart Money evaluates whether to continue upward or resume the previous bearish trend.
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## ๐ Strategy: Sell Limit Based on Structure + Liquidity
### โ
Entry Zone:
**3341.500 โ 3343.000**
(At the EQ zone + premium pricing area)
### ๐ Stop Loss:
**Above 3345.000**
(Just beyond the last liquidity wick and top of supply)
### ๐ฏ Take Profit Targets:
- **TP1:** 3338.000 โ First demand zone
- **TP2:** 3332.500 โ Liquidity sweep target under previous lows
### ๐ Risk to Reward Ratio:
**1:3 or higher**, depending on execution precision.
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## ๐ Confluences Supporting the Setup:
| Factor | Confirmation |
|--------|--------------|
| EQ Zone (50% of previous move) | โ
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| Supply Zone | โ
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| Bearish Trendline Resistance | โ
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| Liquidity above EQ | โ
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| CHoCH + BOS (Market Structure Shift) | โ
|
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## ๐ง Why This Setup Works:
This is a classic **"Premium Price Rejection"** in a bearish environment, combining:
- Institutional logic (EQ level)
- Structural resistance (previous BOS)
- Liquidity traps above
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## ๐งต Summary:
- **Sell Limit:** 3341.5 โ 3343
- **SL:** 3345
- **TP1:** 3338
- **TP2:** 3332.5
- **RR:** 1:3+
- **Style:** Smart Money / Liquidity + Structure Based
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๐ **Disclaimer:** This is not financial advice. Always do your own analysis and manage risk accordingly.
#gold #XAUUSD #smartmoney #tradingview #liquidity #supplydemand #priceaction #forex #structure
Longing NQWell, This looks like a very good long trade. But since we are over extended to the upside, i will be very careful.
use medium size to take this long.
You need to monitor the price when it enters this purple zone, and check for confirmation that the price is truly reversing from this area.
Anyways, before i enter the trade i will be updating, so make sure you check back again.
DOW APPROACHING ALL TIME HIGH BUY THE DIP?Hey Traders so today was looking at the DOW and it is showing strong uptrend as Stock Indices normally move in tandem.
So now that the Nasdaq and S&P500 have broken all time high I believe it only makes sense for the DOW to do so also. However seems to be lagging behind for the moment.
So therefore I think it's a good buy the dip if market can pullback to the buy zone of 44,000 maybe a stop of 43,000.
If bearish however I would wait for strong reversal below trendline at 43,000 before consider selling into rally.
Good Luck & Always use Risk Management!
(Just in we are wrong in our analysis most experts recommend never to risk more than 2% of your account equity on any given trade.)
Hope This Helps Your Trading ๐
Clifford
DAX Futures (FDAX1!) โ Intraday Long Setup from Support with TP1Instrument: FDAX1! (DAX Futures โ EUREX)
Chart: 15 mins
Type: Intraday / Day Trade
DAX Futures is holding support near 24,259 after a recent pullback. Watching for a potential bounce if price remains above this level, with a move toward intraday highs as a possible target.
This setup is valid until tomorrow's session.
๐ Not financial advice โ for educational purposes only.
2025-07-17 - priceactiontds - daily update - daxGood Evening and I hope you are well.
comment: Selling down from 24400 to 24300 on high volume and the bears just gave up and market showed where it really wants to go. Almost without resistance we just grinded higher for 24500. No more obvious resistance until ath.
current market cycle: bull trend
key levels: 24000 - 25000
bull case: Bulls want to leave the big gap open down to 24350 and go higher from here. 24750 is the obvious target but if bulls want it, there is no reason we can not print 25000. Any pullback should stay above 24350 or this rally is over again. Will be looking for longs against 1h 20ema tomorrow, unless bears clearly took over.
Invalidation is below 24350.
bear case: Bears tried down to 24275 but failed at the 1h 20ema and I doubt many will try to keep this a lower high below 24750. Bears have absolutely nothing once again. Nothing bearish about this on any time frame.
Invalidation is above 25100.
short term: Bullish. What could stop this? Only If they fire Jpow tomorrow but I doubt they will do it before markets close. Can only expect higher prices but I would not hold anything over the weekend. Make no mistake, if orange face fires Jpow, bonds will go apefeces and stonkz as well.
medium-long term from 2025-06-29: Bull surprise last week but my targets for the second half of 2025 remain the same. I still expect at least 21000 to get hit again this year. As of now, bulls are favored until we drop below 23000
trade of the day: Long 24300 because Globex low was 24242 and market clearly found no acceptance below the 1h 20ema.
18/7/25 Weekly Candlestick To Close Near Its High or Tail Above?
Thursdayโs candlestick (Jul 17) was a doji bar with a long tail above.
In our last report, we said traders would see if the bulls could create a follow-through bull bar testing the July 14 high, or if the market would form a lower high (versus July 14) and be followed by some selling pressure instead.
The market traded above Wednesday's high, but the follow-through buying was limited.
The bulls got another leg up to form the wedge pattern (Jul 3, Jul 9, and Jul 18).
They want a retest of the July 14 high, followed by a breakout above the bar trend line. They got it in Thursday night's session.
The bulls need to create sustained follow-through buying above the bear trend line to increase the odds of a sustained move.
The bears want a higher high major trend reversal and a reversal from a large wedge pattern (May 15, Jun 20, and Jul 18). They want a major lower high vs the April high.
They hope the bear trend line will act as resistance. They want the market to reverse below the bear trend line and the July 14 high within 5 trading days.
The bears were unable to create follow-through selling in the last few pullbacks (July 7, July 11, and July 15), which indicates they are not yet as strong as they had hoped to be.
They must create strong bear bars to show they are back in control.
Production for July is expected to be around the same level as June or slightly higher.
Refineries' appetite to buy looks decent recently.
Export: Down 6% in the first 15 days.
So far, the bulls created a breakout above the 8-day small trading range in Thursday night's session.
Traders will see if the bulls can create follow-through buying tomorrow. If they do, the weekly candlestick will close near its high, which will increase the odds of next week trading at least a little higher.
For tomorrow (Friday, Jul 18), traders will see if the bulls can close the day's candlestick near its high.
Or will the daily candlestick close with a long tail above or below the middle of its range instead?
Andrew