Market Analysis: Price of Gold Drops Below $1,950

FXOpen

This happened for the first time since mid-October, when gold was rapidly rising in price on fears related to the escalation of the military conflict in the Middle East.

At the same time, the psychological level of USD 2,000 per ounce demonstrated its importance.

Notice the volatility spikes around it — the bulls were active in the attacks, noticeable on the 4-hour chart, but all the progress made on the upward impulses was almost immediately canceled out by the bears.

The graph shows:
→ formation of a reversal pattern SHS (head-and-shoulders). With some subjectivity, we can assume that the “neck” level is around USD 1,970. But it has already been broken after a weak rebound;
→ the price dropped below EMA (100).

The price can be supported by a trend line drawn at the highs of August-September. After a bullish breakout, it could serve as market support in the area of USD 1,915 per ounce. In the same area is the 50% Fib level of the upward momentum from the October lows to the peak above USD 2,000. If the price falls to the USD 1,910-1,920 zone, it could serve as a support for the bulls to try to resume the bullish trend, if the news background also contributes to this.

Start trading commodity CFDs with tight spreads. Open your trading account now or learn more about trading commodity CFDs with FXOpen.

This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

Stay ahead of the market!

Subscribe now to our mailing list and receive the latest market news and insights delivered directly to your inbox.

forex

Commodity CFD Trading with FXOpen

Commodity CFD Trading with FXOpen

  • Trade with tight spreads and low commissions
  • Choose from 4 trading platforms: MT4, MT5, TradingView, or TickTrader
  • Experience ECN technology for deep liquidity and light-speed trade execution
Learn more

Latest articles

USD/CAD Consolidates
Forex Analysis

USD/CAD Consolidates

In the second half of April, the USD/CAD chart has shown a decline in volatility following significant spikes observed since February.

The Canadian dollar has stabilised against the US dollar within the 1.390–1.380 range over the

Why Coinbase (COIN) Shares Are Rising
Shares

Why Coinbase (COIN) Shares Are Rising

As the Coinbase (COIN) stock chart shows, trading closed yesterday above the $200 mark — for the first time since March.

Since the beginning of April, COIN's share price has risen by nearly 20%, while the S&P 500 index

Forex Analysis

USD/CHF Rebounds from Multi-Year Low

As the charts show, the USD/CHF exchange rate fell below 0.810 US dollars per franc earlier this week. The pair had not traded this low since the 2008 financial crisis. Demand for the Swiss franc as a safe-haven

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 60% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.