XAU/USD Market Insights: Strategic Entry Points, Key Levels, and Trading Tactics for Navigating Volatility Across Sessions

A comprehensive analysis of XAU/USD movements, focusing on key levels and trading strategies across Tokyo, London, and New York sessions. Discover the best entry and exit points, effective trade management, and the impact of economic news on the market for successful trading

1. Market Overview

ItemDescription / Level
Current Price2631
Main TrendBearish on higher time frames, with momentary consolidation
Resistance Levels2635–2640 (Upper VWAP, FVG gap, POC)
Support Levels2625–2628 (Lower VWAP, 61.8% Fibonacci, Liquidity Trap)

2. Trading Strategies by Session

SessionStrategyEntryTargets (TP)Stop Loss (SL)Indicators
TokyoSell2635 (Rejection at VWAP + MACD confirmation)TP1: 2633
TP2: 2628
2640 RSI: above 70 (Bearish)
MACD: Bearish crossover
TokyoBuy2628 (Consolidation at lower VWAP)TP1: 2633
TP2: 2635
2625 RSI: below 30 (Bullish)
MACD: Bullish crossover
LondonSellBelow 2630 (Rejection at VWAP mid-line)TP1: 2628
TP2: 2625
2635 RSI: below 50, downward break
MACD: Bearish crossover
LondonBuyAbove 2635 (Breakout of upper VWAP)TP1: 2640
TP2: 2645
2633 RSI: above 50
MACD: Bullish crossover
New YorkSell2635 (Rejection at VWAP during volatility)TP1: 2630
TP2: 2625
2640 RSI: above 70 (Bearish)
MACD: Bearish crossover below zero line
New YorkBuy2628 (Liquidity Trap + VWAP Support)TP1: 2633
TP2: 2638
2625 RSI: below 30 (Bullish)
MACD: Bullish crossover

3. Trade Management

  • Scaling In: Add positions at clear confirmation levels (2635 for selling or 2628 for buying).
  • Scaling Out: Take 50% of your profits at the first target and adjust your stop loss.
  • Trailing SL: Use the ATR indicator (30-minute timeframe ≈ $4) to adjust stop loss.

4. Economic News Scenarios

News TypeEntryTargets (TP)Stop Loss (SL)Indicators
Positive NewsAbove 2635TP1: 2640
TP2: 2645
2633 RSI: above 60
MACD: Bullish crossover
Negative NewsBelow 2628TP1: 2625
TP2: 2620
2633 RSI: below 40
MACD: Increasing negative histogram