Current Price: 3,249.2

Instrument: Gold Futures (GC)

Methodology: Trade Compass – Key Levels & Trade Zones using VWAP, Value Area, and Volume Profile.

Bias and Thresholds

• Bearish Threshold: 3,252.0
  
  Any price action below this level favors the bears.
  
  A rejection near this level (especially if price crawls toward it without breaking above) could be an ideal short entry, as it aligns with:

• Bullish Threshold: 3,254.5
  
  A break and sustained move above this level opens up the bullish side.
  
  Traders are advised to wait for confirmation — e.g., a 30-minute close above, or sustained price action beyond 15–30 minutes — to avoid FOMO-driven traps.

Bearish Trade Plan (Short Setup) on Gold Futures Today

Suggested Entries

• Initial short near: 3,250.0–3,251.5 (aggressive traders)

• Primary short zone: 3,252.0–3,254.4 (until broken)

Bearish Profit Targets

1. 3,244.7 – Just above today’s VWAP

2. 3,238.4 – Just above today’s Point of Control and yesterday’s VWAP

3. 3,235.3 – Friday’s POC

4. 3,226.4 – Friday’s VAL

5. 3,210.5 – 1st Lower Standard Deviation of Friday’s VWAP

6. 3,195.8 – 2nd Lower Deviation of Friday’s VWAP

7. 3,178.3 – Friday’s VAH (April 11th) — possible swing target

Execution Tip:

If you’re holding 2 mini contracts, consider converting them into 20 micro contracts or splitting your CFD trade into 5 parts, taking 20% profit at each level as price drops. This method improves flexibility and precision.

Bullish Trade Plan (Long Setup) on Gold Futures Today

Confirmation Required:

Price must break above 3,254.5 and hold (e.g., a 30-minute close or other sustained price criteria based on your system).

Bullish Profit Targets

1. 3,259.8 – Close target for risk management

2. 3,265.6 – Friday’s 2nd Upper Standard Deviation of VWAP

3. 3,268.0 – Extension target

4. 3,279.4 – Friday’s 3rd Upper Deviation of VWAP

Pro Tip – Avoiding FOMO

Many traders improve their results by waiting 15–30 minutes after a key level break. This delay helps avoid fake-outs and improves win rates.

Whether you’re trading off a 5-min chart or 20-range bars, define what a “sustained move” means in your own system.

Clarification – How to Use This Compass for on Gold Futures Today

This Trade Compass is not a fixed strategy but a decision support tool.

• It shows multiple legitimate entries, but more partial exit targets, especially on the short side.

• It supports risk-adjusted scaling (e.g., partial profits or micro lots) and highlights the importance of using Gold Futures data even if you’re trading CFDs.

• Key levels are derived from professional volume profile, VWAP deviation bands, and liquidity zones from prior trading sessions.

Use this as a directional compass — not a signal.

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