XAUUSD - Thoughts on the current consolidation around $2320
Been watching gold closely this week, particularly the action around the $2320 level. It's clear there's some solid consolidation happening here after the recent moves. On the daily chart, we're seeing fairly tight ranges, and the volume seems to be trailing off a bit, which isn't unusual for a period of accumulation or distribution.
My take is that this level is acting as a pretty significant pivot. If we can see a decisive close above $2335, I think it opens the door for a retest of the $2350-2360 zone. Conversely, a sustained break below $2300 would likely signal more downside, potentially targeting $2280 or even the $2265 region where we've seen some previous support. The risk for me right now is primarily a sudden shift in the dollar or an unexpected hawkish surprise from the Fed, which could quickly invalidate this consolidation pattern. It's a tricky spot, requiring patience.
I'm seeing similar patterns. Do you think we're looking at more of a re-accumulation before another leg up, or could this be the start of a longer-term top forming here?