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BTCproMax:
Quick one (before my battery 🔋 go off).

Add this short tip to your trading journal:

Combat fear by trusting your analysis and sticking to your plan. (Don't just open the chart and take trades)

Fear can paralyze you and prevent you from taking trades.

Dat one dey.

BTCproMax:
Even with the craziness on xauusd. The patient ones are quietly marking the footprint 👣 with the right direction.

Throughout this week, some shapes appeared on the chart 📉📈.

1. There were gaps.
and
2. There were blocks.

Which of them gave you profit?

Let's stop the noise and have a profitable discussion.

You fit still tell us which one be block.

zedegit:
You fit still tell us which one be block.

I mean "order blocks" and "fair value gaps" among other opportunities that opened on the chart 📉 last week.

Which of your strategy gave you profit? or which of the opportunity did you spot among the many loop holes on the chart last week.?

samfelly:
"Deja Vu"

Are these Levels; 3111, 3051, 2991, 2931, 2871, 2774, 2677, 2580, and 2483, and 2326 and 2169, wooing the Gold Bears?

Lets watch and see if "Deja Vu" would really be a thing with our beloved Precious Metals, Gold, in the coming WEEKs

Brace up, Gold sell is imminent.

How about we do Buy to Sell?

Buy to 3573 and then,

Sell to 2958. Then to 2614 😁😂

#fta

jsheng:
SELL SELL SELL

1000PIPS TARGET TRADE

TRADE OF THE MONTH OF JUNE

GOODLUCK

PATIENT

MORNING HOUSE

ALL TRADES GOING WELL AS PLANNED, GBPJPY📉, EURAUD📈

NO CHANGES ATM

DOLLAR STILL BEARISH📉

EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, AUDUSD ALL BULLISH📈ATM

ADJUST YOUR ENTRY TO KEEP YOUR PROFIT SAFE

TRADE SAFELY

ENJOY YOUR PROFIT

Gold choose to buy today.

[quote author=Kaesyrn post=135598139][/quote]I greet you boss, the part where you said unlike big funds, could you please briefly explain that??

Buy Gbpchf
50 pips sl
Entry 1.10580

blackman007:
I greet you boss, the part where you said unlike big funds, could you please briefly explain that??

They can enter at any time because they have the equity to do so

Kaesyrn:
They can enter at any time because they have the equity to do so

Thanks sir

Lanshile:
Buy Gbpchf
50 pips sl
Entry 1.10580

There is high chance of it going down
Trade closed at entry

blackman007:
Thanks sir

You're welcome chief

Edd1e:
XAUUSD UPDATE

Over 900 pips running

Renko chart?

As a Senior Analyst, Trader, and Head Strategist at JP Morgan Chase, here's a detailed market recap of yesterday's performance for DXY (US Dollar Index) and Gold, alongside a concise report on current market-moving events for retail traders:

### 1. Detailed Market Recap: Yesterday's Performance (June 2, 2025)

**DXY (US Dollar Index)**

* **Performance:** The DXY experienced a notable weakening yesterday, with the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index slipping around 0.4%. This continued a broader trend of USD weakness, which has seen the DXY trading below its 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA).
* **Key Price Drivers:**
* **"Risk-On" Sentiment:** A broader "risk-on" mood in the market, driven by modest gains in Wall Street equities, lessened demand for the safe-haven dollar.
* **Trade Tensions:** Renewed trade tensions, particularly between the US and China, weighed on the dollar. Reports of President Trump doubling tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% sparked retaliatory threats and general market unease, contributing to dollar softness.
* **Anticipation of US Jobs Data:** Investors are bracing for critical US jobs data this week, which could influence the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates. Any indication of slowing job growth or easing wage pressures could further weaken the dollar by bolstering rate cut expectations.
* **Inflation Expectations:** While recent PCE inflation data showed a slight easing, ongoing concerns about inflation and the potential for stagflation from tariffs continue to pressure the dollar.
* **Technical Levels:**
* **Resistance:** The DXY failed to break above the key resistance level of 100.65 (which also aligns with the 50-day SMA). This indicates strong bearish pressure.
* **Support:** The index is trading within a descending channel that has been in place since January 2025. Key support levels to watch are 99.172 (May 6 support, now breached) and potentially 97.921, with further downside toward 97 and 96 if bearish momentum persists.

**Gold (XAU/USD)**

* **Performance:** Gold surged significantly yesterday, climbing over 2% to trade around $3,353.69 an ounce. It reached a nearly four-week high of $3,392 during the Asian session. This bullish momentum continued its trend of flying above the $3,000 mark.
* **Key Price Drivers:**
* **Safe-Haven Demand:** Escalating geopolitical risks, particularly the intensification of the Russia-Ukraine conflict (Ukraine's drone strikes deep inside Russia and Moscow's longest aerial assault on Kyiv), fueled strong safe-haven demand for gold.
* **US Dollar Weakness:** The broad weakening of the US dollar made gold cheaper for international buyers, significantly boosting its appeal.
* **Trade War Escalation:** Heightened US-China trade tensions, with new tariffs announced by the US and retaliatory threats, amplified market uncertainty and drove capital into gold as a hedge.
* **Inflation Hedge:** Ongoing inflation concerns, despite recent PCE easing, continue to reinforce gold's role as a long-term hedge against price erosion.
* **Federal Reserve Rate Cut Bets:** Underlying expectations of potential Fed rate cuts later in the year, especially if upcoming jobs data disappoints, provide a supportive backdrop for gold.
* **Technical Levels:**
* **Resistance:** Gold found resistance near $3,392 and slightly above $3,400. The next major resistance levels are around $3,435.06, with the all-time high near $3,500.20 remaining a significant target.
* **Support:** Buyers defended the downside effectively, notably around the directionless 20 Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $3,296.00. The $3,380.10 level is an immediate support, with further significant support at $3,363.40 and $3,344.60. The 50-day and 200-day SMAs continue to show bullish price action, indicating underlying strength. A break below $3,245 would suggest downside risk.

### 2. Concise Report on Current Market-Moving Events for Retail Traders

**Market Sentiment & Capital Flows:**

* **Current Sentiment:** The market is exhibiting a mixed sentiment, leaning towards "risk-on" in equities due to some positive corporate earnings and anticipation of potential Fed dovishness, but with a strong undercurrent of "risk-off" in response to escalating geopolitical and trade tensions.
* **Capital Flows:** We are seeing a divergence:
* **Risk-On Flows:** Some capital is flowing into equities as evidenced by modest gains in US indices.
* **Safe-Haven Flows:** Simultaneously, there's significant capital flowing into traditional safe-haven assets like gold and, to a lesser extent, potentially long-end US Treasuries (though yields remain elevated due to fiscal concerns).
* **USD Outflows:** The US dollar is experiencing outflows as its safe-haven appeal is being challenged by domestic fiscal concerns and the increasing weaponization of trade policy. Central banks are also diversifying away from dollar-denominated assets.

**Macroeconomic Catalysts:**

* **Inflation:** The PCE inflation data (released yesterday, showing a slight easing to 2.1% YoY) is a key focus. The market is closely watching for further signs of disinflation that could pave the way for Fed rate cuts. Persistent inflation, however, remains a tailwind for gold.
* **Interest Rates & Yields:** Expectations for Fed rate cuts are a major driver. Lower interest rates decrease the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold. Conversely, rising US Treasury yields (like the 10-year pushing toward 4.434% and 30-year near 4.967%) present an alternative for investors, though fiscal concerns are also contributing to higher yields.
* **Economic Data:** Upcoming US jobs data, particularly Friday's Nonfarm Payrolls report, will be crucial. A weaker-than-expected report would likely bolster Fed rate cut expectations and weaken the USD, further supporting gold. Stronger data could reverse these trends. Other relevant data this week includes Durable Goods Orders, Factory Orders, and JOLTS Job Openings.
* **Fiscal Outlook:** Mounting US deficits and soaring debt service costs are causing increasing discomfort among investors. Moody's recent downgrade of the US credit rating to Aa1 highlights these structural concerns, weighing on the dollar and pushing bond yields higher as investors demand more compensation for perceived US credit risk.

**Geopolitical Developments:**

* **Russia-Ukraine Conflict:** Intensified military actions, including Ukraine's deep drone strikes into Russia and Moscow's aerial assaults, are significantly elevating global risk aversion. This directly supports gold's safe-haven appeal.
* **US-China Trade Tensions:** The rekindling of the US-China trade war, with new tariffs announced by the US and reciprocal threats from China, is a major source of uncertainty. Trade disruptions and the potential for a full-blown trade war fuel demand for gold and weigh on the dollar. This also raises stagflation risks (high inflation, low growth), which is bullish for gold.
* **Middle East Tensions:** Ongoing instability in the Middle East continues to contribute to the broader geopolitical risk premium in markets, providing consistent background support for safe-haven assets like gold.

**Central Bank Signals:**

* **Federal Reserve (Fed):** The Fed's monetary policy path is closely scrutinized. While recent statements suggest a "wait-and-see" approach, the market is pricing in modest easing expectations later in the year. Any hints of a dovish pivot, especially if influenced by weaker economic data or mounting fiscal pressures, would be bearish for the USD and bullish for gold. Conversely, a hawkish surprise would have the opposite effect. Several Fed governors are scheduled to speak this week, which could offer further clues.
* **Global Central Bank Gold Buying:** Central banks globally, particularly in emerging economies, are aggressively increasing their gold reserves. This trend is driven by a desire to diversify away from dollar-denominated assets and hedge against geopolitical instability and potential currency devaluation. This provides a fundamental floor and consistent buying pressure for gold.

**Critical Data Releases (This Week - USD Focus):**

* **Today, June 3rd:**
* **ADP Nonfarm Employment Change (May):** (Consensus: 110K, Previous: 62K) - A stronger-than-expected print could temporarily boost the USD.
* **S&P Global Composite PMI (May) & Services PMI (May):** (Consensus: 52.1, 52.3 respectively) - Stronger services data could signal economic resilience.
* **ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI (May):** (Consensus: 52.0) - A robust services sector reading could support the dollar.
* **Later This Week (Most Critical):**
* **Friday, June 6th: Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP):** This is the marquee event for the USD. A significantly weaker print would likely accelerate Fed rate cut bets and weigh heavily on the dollar, while boosting gold. A strong print could lead to a dollar rebound and put pressure on gold.
* **Wage Growth (Average Hourly Earnings):** Alongside NFP, wage growth is crucial for inflation outlook and Fed policy.

**Actionable Insights for Retail Traders:**

* **For Gold (XAU/USD):** The near-term outlook for gold remains bullish given the confluence of geopolitical risks, trade tensions, and underlying expectations for Fed rate cuts. Traders should monitor resistance levels around $3,400 and $3,435. A sustained break above these could target $3,500. Support around $3,300 and $3,245 should hold for the bullish thesis to remain intact. Any significant escalation in global conflicts or further US dollar weakness will likely be a strong catalyst for gold.
* **For DXY (US Dollar Index):** The DXY faces structural headwinds from fiscal concerns, central bank diversification, and potential Fed dovishness. The current weakness is likely to persist unless there's a strong upside surprise in US economic data that significantly pushes back rate cut expectations. Be cautious of short-term bounces, but the broader trend appears bearish for now. Resistance at 100.65 is key; sustained trading below this level suggests further downside towards 97.
* **Intermarket Relationships:** Closely observe the correlation between USD and Gold. Generally, a weaker USD supports gold. Also, keep an eye on US Treasury yields – falling yields are typically bullish for gold, while rising yields (especially due to genuine economic strength rather than fiscal risk premium) can be a headwind.
* **Event Risk Management:** This week is heavy with US economic data, particularly the NFP report. These events can trigger significant volatility. Retail traders should manage their risk diligently around these releases, considering wider stop-losses or reducing position sizes. Pay attention to the *market's reaction* to the data, not just the headline number, as sentiment often dictates the immediate move.

In summary, the current environment presents a compelling case for continued gold strength driven by safe-haven flows and expectations of a looser Fed policy, while the US dollar faces ongoing pressure from a combination of macro and geopolitical factors. Stay agile and responsive to incoming data and geopolitical headlines.

XAUTrader4L2:
I have seen this type of move in gold before at the end 2012 before it entered a 2 year bear market, lets see how it plays out. For me gold is signaling an economic crisis ahead.

Today's candle close will determine if I have an entry or not.

Good morning bosses, please when are we starting the contest?? Abi train don go leave me??

Somebody tell me why xauusd has being moving from 3350 to 3358/59 then reverse over 50minutes to 1hr now

jsheng:
MORNING HOUSE

ALL TRADES GOING WELL AS PLANNED, GBPJPY📉, EURAUD📈

NO CHANGES ATM

DOLLAR STILL BEARISH📉

EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, AUDUSD ALL BULLISH📈ATM

ADJUST YOUR ENTRY TO KEEP YOUR PROFIT SAFE

TRADE SAFELY

ENJOY YOUR PROFIT

Still looking for entry on GJ.

Nothing printed yet.

zedegit:
Abeg I need cheap prop account to buy. Which prop firm get cheap legit challenge?

Mention the ones wey dey pay you steady abeg.

Budget range in USD?

Audcad buy
Entry 0.88596
50 pip sl

Let this post serve as a reminder 🎗️

I have noticed that we have shifted our goal from a personal funded account to the daily chase of prop firm accounts (.. with new ones coming out each day).

Let not forget our main goal... getting capital from a prop account and funding our own broker account.

There is peace of mind when you withdraw and get credit alert (same day) within an hour.

Abeg anyone that plan to buy me a prop account should credit the fund on my wallet instead... let me increase it in my broker abeg..


No time to check time.

If you have a $100 and you are able to trade $10 profit every day, bro, aside your business profit, Omo you are a BIG boy.

Just be consistent in doing it and you are on your way to #salary4life.


Just my one cent advice though 🙂
..

BTCproMax:
Let this post serve as a reminder 🎗️

I have noticed that we have shifted our goal from a personal funded account to the daily chase of prop firm accounts (.. with new ones coming out each day).

Let not forget our main goal... getting capital from a prop account and funding our own broker account.

There is peace of mind when you withdraw and get credit alert (same day) within an hour.

Abeg anyone that plan to buy me a prop account should credit the fund on my wallet instead... let me increase it in my broker abeg..


No time to check time.

If you have a $100 and you are able to trade $10 profit every day, bro, aside your business profit, Omo you are a BIG boy.

Just be consistent in doing it and you are on your way to #salary4life.


Just my one cent advice though 🙂
..

Prop firm is not just about making profit, it's about the discipline it instills which can be very hard to achieve with a personal account.

Slimtuns:
Prop firm is not just about making profit, it's about the discipline it instills which can be very hard to achieve with a personal account.

Boss.. you have a good point about discipline in trading, and it's definitely a huge factor!

It's true that prop firms can be great for building that consistent routine and sticking to a trading plan because of their strict rules and guidelines.

However, I also think that the ultimate goal for many traders is to build enough capital to trade independently.

While prop firms offer a structured environment, some others (like me) might argue that the best way to cultivate true discipline is by managing your own risk and capital from the start (either on a cent, or standard account).

Plus, imagine the freedom of having full control over your profits without having to meet specific targets or abide by a firm's drawdown limits.

What are your thoughts @Slimtuns on how a trader can effectively build that same level of discipline, or even surpass it, when managing their own personal trading account?

Lanshile:
Audcad buy
Entry 0.88596
50 pip sl

Trade closed with little profit
It did not align with my objective
I was expecting it to bounce and turn bullish but it did not occur that way. I would have hold it and break even and see what will happen but the spread made me to have a poor entry.