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I’ve been tracking gold closely, and we’re at a pivotal moment. It was still moving higher by the end of Tuesday’s trading day, but I think we’re running out of steam.
The real question isn’t whether gold can keep climbing — it’s whether the current setup will hold or break.
Gold’s next move comes down to whether it can find support at the 200-day moving average and the year-to-date VWAP. That’s the line in the sand. If those levels don’t hold, what looked like a breakout could turn into a false move.
The U.S. dollar is edging higher, creating this decision point. So let’s discuss the two main scenarios I’m watching because they provide a clear framework for positioning your trades.
2 Paths for Gold
If the dollar continues lower, gold can pull back to the 200-day line, find support and resume its move higher. That’s the bullish path — a healthy retracement followed by continuation.
If the dollar bounces and starts climbing, gold could test the 200-day line, fail and drop toward the 100-day. That’s the risk many traders may overlook if they’re focused on gold without watching the dollar.
Right now, I lean toward further downside because trading volume is low and there isn’t much market activity. Thin participation can make rallies less convincing and leave gold vulnerable to sharper moves when sellers appear.
It can also produce sideways consolidation or false breaks, so confirmation at these technical levels matters more than usual.
Upcoming Federal Reserve data could quickly change that quiet backdrop. Institutions may also hesitate to make large bets ahead of major earnings, including Nvidia (NVDA), while lighter summer participation adds another reason for caution. These catalysts could either bring volume back into the market or keep gold trapped until traders have more clarity.
Bitcoin Is Facing a Similar Test
Bitcoin is following a pattern that looks a lot like gold’s. The current move appears close to finished, putting the 200-day MA in focus. A strong bounce there would support another advance, while a failure could send Bitcoin back toward its 100-day.
That parallel suggests this isn’t only about one asset…
Gold and Bitcoin are both testing whether recent momentum can survive a firmer dollar and limited participation. Watching how each behaves around its 200-day line can offer clues about broader risk appetite.
The markets are giving us a roadmap…
Watch the dollar, monitor volume and let price confirm the direction. If support holds, the bullish trend can resume. If it fails, be prepared for a deeper retracement. Stay sharp, stay flexible and let the market show its hand before you commit.
I hope that helps!
Roger Scott
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