XAU/USD Multi-Timeframe Comprehensive Analysis with Key Success Factors (KSF)

30-Minute Chart (Dominant Chart)


Trend Assessment:
EMA-21 & SMA-50:
Price sits marginally above EMA-21 and slightly below SMA-50. Short-term bearish pullback remains intact.

Key Levels:
Support Levels:
$2635 (EMA-21 confluence).
$2632 (Bullish FVG lower boundary).
Resistance Levels:
$2642 (Bearish FVG boundary).
$2647 (Fibonacci 61.8%).

Higher Timeframes (1H, 4H, Daily)

Step 2: Key Success Factors (KSF) Scenarios

Bullish Rejection Scenarios:


Rejection candles with long lower wicks near $2635-$2637 on 5M/15M charts.
RSI > 50 required for confirmation on 30M.
Stochastic RSI crossover near oversold regions aligns with Bullish FVG.

Bearish Rejection Scenarios:


2-3 bearish candles near $2642 on 15M charts (rejections with long upper wicks).
RSI failing to breach 50 on 30M.
Step 3: Signature Multi-Timeframe Entry Plans with FVG and Detachment Confluence

Step 3: Signature Multi-Timeframe Entry Plans with FVG and Detachment Confluence

Long Entry Plan:

Entry 1: Aggressive Scalping Long

Trigger: Price holds above $2635 support for 2 consecutive 5M candles.
Entry: $2636.
Stop Loss: $2633 (below FVG low).
Targets:
TP1: $2640 (VWAP upper band).
TP2: $2644 (Bearish FVG resistance).
Expected Candlestick Pattern: Bullish engulfing or morning star near $2635-$2637.
Risk-Reward Ratio: 1:3.

Entry 2: Confirmation Long

Trigger: Price holds above $2640 with RSI > 50.
Entry: $2641.
Stop Loss: $2638.
Targets:
TP1: $2645 (Bearish FVG).
TP2: $2650 (Fibonacci 61.8%).
Expected Candlestick Pattern: Breakout bar with volume spike.
Risk-Reward Ratio: 1:4.

Short Entry Plan:

Entry 1:

Aggressive Scalping Short
Trigger: Rejection at $2644 with 2 consecutive bearish candles on 5M.
Entry: $2644.
Stop Loss: $2647 (above resistance).
Targets:
TP1: $2640.
TP2: $2637 (Bullish FVG).
Expected Candlestick Pattern: Shooting star near $2644.
Risk-Reward Ratio: 1:2.

Step 4: Volume Profile and Momentum Analysis

30-Minute Volume Analysis:
Increased positive volume at $2637 confirms buyer activity.
Decreased volume near $2642 reflects seller control.

Lower Timeframes (5M/15M):
Volume Profile: Volume spikes near $2635-$2637 indicate support.
Momentum Divergence: RSI on 5M shows weakening bearish pressure.

Step 5: Final Trading Outlook

EntryTypePriceStopLossTP1TP2TP3R:RDATE
ScalpingLong$2636$2633$2640$264426501:36/12/2024
ConfirmationLong$2641$2638$2645$2650$26551:46/12/2024
ScalpingShort$2644$2647$2640$2637$26331:26/12/2024
2024 12 06 17.04.17 January 15, 2026

Key Notes:
Breach below $2633 invalidates bullish setups.
Monitor RSI, volume spikes, and Stochastic RSI crossovers before entries.
Maintain strict stop-loss placement with 1:3 risk-reward for high-probability trades.