XAUUSD H1 marriage – first compression and then expansion? Key Areas Determining OANDA’s Next Move: XAUUSD By Jeremy_NPC — TradingView

Gold breaks down within tight structure – volatility close to widening

📊 Market structure and technical analysis prospects (H1)

Price trades within symmetrical pressure created by:

Downtrend line from previous high

Trendline rising from February lows

Previous reversal + trend breakout signals indicate that downside momentum has weakened

The current price is in equilibrium, waiting for any party to withdraw liquidity

➡️This is a reactive market – patience > expectations

🧱 Main price areas

🟢 Main buying area (order)

4,860 – 4,835

Strong demand for first half time frame

The reaction area of ​​the previous batch

Corresponds to the rising trend line

🟡Decision-making area/central area

5,020 – 4,980

structural axis

Accepting above preferred levels results in continuation of the uptrend

🔴Sell Area/Liquidity Area (FVG)

FVG 1:5.265

FVG 2 (primary target): 5,350

🎯 Trading scenario

🔵 Basic scenario – buy on dips

Look for bullish confirmation in the 4,860 – 4,835 range

Entry only after:

Strongly refuse

Closing Bullish Candle on H1/M30

Improvement goals:

TP1：5,100

TP2: 5,265

TP3: 5,350 (main FVG + liquidity)

🔴Alternative Scenarios – Breakage and Failure

If the price fails to hold above 4,835, a further pullback to the lower structure is expected

It is strictly prohibited to blindly purchase on demand

❌ Cancel

Closed below 4,780 points in the first half → bullish bias invalidated

🌍 Basic background

Gold remains sensitive to:

Uncertainty about Fed policy

Expectations of future price cuts

Continued demand for safe-haven assets

With major events looming in the U.S., liquidity withdrawals and false moves may occur before trends are confirmed