We’ve had a higher time frame (HTF) break and retest, and the current price action around the inducement presents two potential scenarios. 1. Price moves back up to induce this push, respects the overall supply zone, and continues with the broader bearish bias. 2. Price fully shifts structure and does not respect the supply and confirms a bullish move is on our hands. In either case, we are expecting a short-term move to the upside before the next significant move. During the Asia session, we saw liquidity taken from the downside, followed by a bullish move with clear intent. That strengthens the case for upside continuation in the near term. From a fundamental perspective, considering current global conditions, the dollar index is likely to remain bullish. We can use that directional bias to our advantage when aligning our trade setups. We are currently seeing mitigation at the marked Smart Money Trap (SMT). If this level is respected and the SMT begins trapping sellers, we can expect price to move down toward our marked Break and Test (B&T) area. There are two ways to approach this setup: aggressive or conservative. Aggressive approach : Place a limit order at the Break and Test level to secure the optimal entry and maximize risk-to-reward. Conservative approach : Allow the inducement to play out and wait for confirmation before entering the trade. Both approaches are valid — it simply depends on your risk tolerance and trading style.

Holding my XAUUSD buy from Friday. Higher time frame structure remains bullish, and we’re still respecting the overall trend. As long as key higher lows are protected, I’m comfortable staying in the position. This isn’t about reacting to every pullback — it’s about trusting the plan, managing risk properly, and allowing the higher time frame narrative to play out. If structure shifts, we adapt. Until then, we stay patient and disciplined.

Gold (XAUUSD) delivered a higher time frame break and retest, forming a Smart Money Trap (SMT) mitigation at the highs. After sweeping liquidity, price is now rotating lower toward a valid higher time frame POI. The draw on liquidity below suggests a continuation into the discounted zone before any potential bullish expansion. We’re not trying to predict the bottom—rather, we let price deliver into our areas of interest and allow opportunities to come to us.

There’s a lot of hype right now around gold going “parabolic.” Whenever you see that kind of emotional narrative spreading fast, it’s usually a warning sign. In my view, when everyone starts expecting straight-line moves, market makers often look to do the opposite — engineer volatility, create liquidity grabs, and shake out late buyers before the real move continues. That doesn’t change my higher-timeframe bias. I’m still extremely bullish on XAUUSD. The macro backdrop remains supportive, and structurally gold continues to hold strength on pullbacks. However, bullish doesn’t mean reckless. Right now, patience is key: - I’m not chasing extended moves. - I’m waiting for liquidity to be taken. - I’m looking to scale into buys at key levels rather than enter all at once. - I want confirmation after volatility sweeps, not during the emotional spike. Stay disciplined. Let the market come to you. The goal isn’t to catch the top or bottom of the week — it’s to position with intention and manage risk like a professional. Patience pays.