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Back to back wins on gold,
Am him
Risks management always.
Have fun.

I used to set unrealistic targets in time past. It's painful to see yourself 150pips in profits only to open your eyes again and watch trade hit your SL.

You'll be surprised how many pips you'll make gathering 100 - 200 per trade.

Contentment is great gain.
One trade per day helps to overcome overtrading.

You can recover from bad trades.

You can't recover from zero capital.

Your money isn't just money.

It's your ticket to the game.

Don't let it expire.

infofirst:
Gold na something. Before you post alert sef trades Don move 50% to tp or sl... Normal normal, gold get oil for body volatility wise but since I am the best president entered, the oil for gold body con triple. Trade safe o

Well said boss. The message below is to everyone of us:

In this Trump-influenced market, remember: stay calm when you take a trade, it's just one trade. If you lose, treat it as a normal business expense, not a personal failure. If fear of loss creeps in, reduce your risk. If price moves against you, trust your plan. One trade doesn’t define you. Keep your emotions balanced, trading is a business, and discipline is your edge.

Maroka5:
You can recover from bad trades.

You can't recover from zero capital.

Your money isn't just money.

It's your ticket to the game.

Don't let it expire.

A good one from @trader theory too

Trading skill = Ultimate freedom

Lose your job?

Lose your savings?

Hit rock bottom?

Cool.

Once you know how to trade, you've got a superpower that can't be taken.

Life can strip you bare, but it can't steal your skill.

Always got that ace up your sleeve.

Your capital is the insurance you pay.
Once your confirmation or setup is not aligned, no insurance to pay. The market rewards the patient

Running gold bulls, tp is Open for now.......................................

Donsheddy:
Running gold bulls, tp is Open for now.......................................

Sl adjusted to 3380

Now 43 pips sl...

Tp is open

JasonNOTStatham:
Well said, practice with cent or even if it is $1 equivalent. Demo account is like a potential footballer practicing with play station instead of scouting for local football.

Omo this one enter.

Never really seen it like this, but you are right.

Eaglepixel:
Your capital is the insurance you pay.
Once your confirmation or setup is not aligned, no insurance to pay. The market rewards the patient

I just wish there was a place or book where I could learn patience from.

Profitable Trading is far morethan technicals…

Pipsmarshall1:
Back to back wins on gold,
Am him
Risks management always.
Have fun.

It'll be more beneficial to drop set-up first.


As a rule, no setup dropped, no results shared.

OfficialP:
It'll be more beneficial to drop set-up first.


As a rule, no setup dropped, no results shared.

With how fast gold move, infofirst drop a note on that.
It would have moved 50pips before he post his entry or sweep sl sef,

Eaglepixel:
With how fast gold move, infofirst drop a note on that.
It would have moved 50pips before he post his entry or sweep sl sef,

Yet donsheddy shares his entry setup, so?

Fxwarrior:
I used to set unrealistic targets in time past. It's painful to see yourself 150pips in profits only to open your eyes again and watch trade hit your SL.

You'll be surprised how many pips you'll make gathering 100 - 200 per trade.

Contentment is great gain.
One trade per day helps to overcome overtrading.

According to @powerbandoo, if y dun make 77dollars u go dun turn to motivational speaker
This is d word man. But will human greed and human INDISCIPLINE stick to it, question begging for an answer

Red alert red alert, oga Sam where art thou, motivational speakers have kidnap FTA oooooo

OfficialP:
Yet donsheddy shares his entry setup, so?

But sheddy is using his risk appetite, would you like your sl to be 100pips and still get licked😭😭😭

To be frank daily trader entries are with tight sl.

Not this is not an advice do with it what you feel
My two piece

pipfisher:
😂😂😂😂... I hear you. Every trade revolves around Support and resistance. You can baptise it with any name who want to make it sound out of the world and sophisticated. Everything you have to trade in any given day revolves around Pivot point and it's resistance and support levels.

Okay, you are free to say what you want and suit yourself.

If this btc correction continues
Sub 100k should be in the pic.

As a Senior Analyst, Trader, and Head Strategist at JP Morgan Chase, here's an updated daily market recap and forward-looking strategic report for DXY (US Dollar Index) and Gold, tailored for a retail trader.

## JP Morgan Chase Daily Market Insights: DXY & Gold

**Date:** June 19, 2025 (7:44 AM WAT / 02:44 AM EDT)

### 1. Detailed Market Recap: Yesterday's Performance (June 18, 2025)

**DXY (US Dollar Index):**
The DXY experienced a **significant surge yesterday, closing up approximately +0.65%**, marking its strongest daily gain in several weeks. This robust performance was almost entirely driven by the **hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting**. While rates were held steady as expected, the updated "dot plot" revealed a shift in policymakers' expectations for future rate cuts, pushing them further out into 2026. This signaled a "higher for longer" interest rate environment, which strongly boosted the appeal of the US Dollar.

* **Key Price Drivers:**
* **Hawkish FOMC Outcome (Primary Driver):** The revised "dot plot" indicated fewer rate cuts in 2025 and a higher terminal rate for 2026, catching many market participants off guard who had priced in earlier cuts. This significantly increased the attractiveness of dollar-denominated assets.
* **Chair Powell's Commentary:** While Powell maintained data dependency, his overall tone reinforced the Fed's commitment to fighting inflation, even if it means keeping rates elevated for longer. This corroborated the hawkish message from the dot plot.
* **Safe-Haven Bid (Secondary):** Underlying geopolitical tensions, though not the primary driver yesterday, continued to offer a minor supportive bid for the dollar.

* **Technical Levels:**
* **Resistance Breached:** The DXY decisively broke above the previously established resistance around **98.60 - 99.00**, indicating strong bullish momentum. The next significant resistance levels are around **99.58** and potentially the psychological **100.00** mark.
* **Support:** Immediate support has now shifted up to the **99.00 - 99.20** zone. A retest of the broken resistance at 98.60 would now be considered a healthy pullback for confirmation of the new uptrend. The move yesterday has significantly altered the short-term technical outlook from bearish to strongly bullish.

**Gold (XAU/USD):**
Gold experienced a **sharp decline yesterday, closing down approximately -1.25%**, reversing its recent upward momentum. The strong dollar rally and the implications of the Fed's hawkish stance for higher real interest rates significantly weighed on the precious metal. As a non-yielding asset, gold becomes less attractive when the opportunity cost of holding it (i.e., the return on interest-bearing assets like Treasuries) increases.

* **Key Price Drivers:**
* **Hawkish FOMC Outcome (Primary Driver):** The prospect of higher-for-longer US interest rates sharply increased real yields, making gold less appealing. This was the dominant factor in gold's sell-off.
* **Stronger US Dollar:** The inverse correlation between gold and the DXY reasserted itself, with a surging dollar making gold more expensive for international buyers.
* **Profit-Taking:** Traders who had ridden gold's recent rally, particularly on geopolitical tensions, likely took profits amidst the hawkish Fed surprise.

* **Technical Levels:**
* **Support Broken:** Gold broke below key support levels around **$3,380 - $3,375**. The next critical support to watch is the **$3,340 - $3,348** zone, followed by the crucial 50-day moving average, currently around **$3,305 - $3,310**. A decisive break below the 50-day MA would signal a more significant bearish reversal.
* **Resistance:** Immediate resistance is now at **$3,400 - $3,410**, with the prior high of **$3,428 - $3,450** now a distant resistance.

### 2. Current Market-Moving Events & Actionable Insights

As a retail trader focused on DXY and Gold, here are the critical market-moving events and strategic insights:

**Market Sentiment (Risk-on/Risk-off) and Capital Flows:**
* **Current State:** The market is now absorbing a **"hawkish Fed" shock**. This implies a lean towards **risk-off for growth assets** and **risk-on for the USD** due to its yield advantage. Gold is under pressure.
* **Capital Flows:**
* **USD:** Expect continued robust inflows as investors seek higher yields and perceive the dollar as a more attractive carry currency.
* **Gold:** Likely to see continued outflows and reduced demand in the near term as the opportunity cost of holding gold rises. However, underlying geopolitical and long-term fiscal concerns could provide some floor.
* **Actionable Insight:** The narrative has shifted. The USD is likely to maintain its strength, and gold will likely remain under pressure unless there's a significant shift in Fed messaging or a major geopolitical escalation.

**Macroeconomic Catalysts:**
* **US Fiscal Deficits & Debt:** While the Fed's hawkish stance is paramount, the persistent US fiscal deficits remain a long-term concern. However, in the short term, this concern is overshadowed by higher rates. Long-term, large deficits could still erode dollar confidence and support gold.
* **Global Growth Impact:** A "higher for longer" Fed could dampen global growth prospects as borrowing costs remain elevated. This could trigger broader risk aversion, which might eventually benefit both the dollar (safe-haven) and gold (macro uncertainty).
* **Actionable Insight:** The immediate focus is on Fed policy. Continue to monitor incoming US economic data, particularly inflation and labor market figures, as these will guide future Fed decisions.

**Geopolitical Developments:**
* **Middle East (Iran-Israel):** Remains a simmering concern. While yesterday's market was dominated by the Fed, any significant escalation in the Middle East could quickly override monetary policy and trigger strong safe-haven bids for both USD and Gold.
* **US-China Relations:** The ongoing trade and technology tensions remain a background risk factor.
* **Actionable Insight:** Geopolitical risks are currently secondary to central bank policy but retain the potential to cause rapid, sharp reversals. Keep an eye on breaking news from these regions.

**Central Bank Signals (Federal Reserve):**
* **Post-FOMC Reality:** The market is now digesting the reality of fewer Fed rate cuts in 2025. The focus shifts to how subsequent economic data will either support or challenge this revised outlook.
* **Future Guidance:** While unlikely to change immediately, any subtle shifts in Fed communication or speeches from other Fed officials in the coming days/weeks will be scrutinized for clues on the sustainability of this hawkish stance.
* **Actionable Insight:** The Fed has reset expectations. For DXY, the path of least resistance is now higher until contradicted by significant fundamental changes or dovish Fed pivots. For gold, the path is lower.

**Critical Data Releases:**
* **Initial Jobless Claims (Today):** This will be the first significant piece of US economic data post-FOMC. A lower-than-expected (stronger) number could reinforce the hawkish Fed stance and further boost the DXY. A higher-than-expected (weaker) number might cause some dollar pullback but would need to be significant to change the post-FOMC narrative.
* **Manufacturing PMIs (Today/Tomorrow):** These will provide an early read on economic activity.
* **Actionable Insight:** Pay close attention to today's Jobless Claims data (likely 1:30 PM WAT / 8:30 AM EDT). Its impact will be magnified by yesterday's FOMC outcome.

**Strategic Considerations for Retail Traders:**

* **Trend Confirmation:** The DXY has established a strong short-term bullish trend, while gold has established a strong short-term bearish trend. Trading with the trend is generally advisable.
* **USD Strength Likely to Persist:** The "higher for longer" narrative supports the dollar. Look for opportunities to go long DXY (or short currency pairs like EUR/USD, GBP/USD) on pullbacks.
* **Gold Under Pressure:** Gold faces significant headwinds from rising real yields. Look for opportunities to go short gold on bounces towards resistance, or wait for strong support levels to be tested before considering long positions.
* **Volatility Remains:** Despite a clearer direction, markets can still be volatile. Maintain strict risk management, including stop-loss orders and appropriate position sizing.
* **Don't Fight the Fed:** The Federal Reserve has clearly communicated its stance. Trading directly against this powerful force without significant counter-catalysts is high-risk.

The market has a new direction from the Fed. Adapt your strategies accordingly. Good luck.

Davigle:
Good evening guys so I was listening to a podcast whereby two guys were arguing on the difference between trading and gambling and I decided to bring it over to the house so what is the difference between professional gambling and professional trading.

https://m. youtube. com/ watch?v= fHJQGsgB7BQ

In my opinion sir, I don’t think there’s much of a difference, but in trading the probability of winning is a little bit higher and you can calculate your risk much more better than in gambling, anyways I stand to be corrected

Davigle:
Good evening guys so I was listening to a podcast whereby two guys were arguing on the difference between trading and gambling and I decided to bring it over to the house so what is the difference between professional gambling and professional trading.

https://m. youtube. com/ watch?v= fHJQGsgB7BQ

Forex can become gambling if approached recklessly ie no plan, no strategy, chasing emotion-driven trades.

But when treated as a profession, with analysis, risk controls, discipline, and long-term focus, it’s not gambling, it’s speculation with informed decision-making.

Until you find, perfect, master, and follow your edge diligently, everything else you do is just a gamble.

Gold Alert

Sellstop 3411
Stoploss 3418

Target 3383

OfficialP:
It'll be more beneficial to drop set-up first.


As a rule, no setup dropped, no results shared.

Whose rule, will anyone take the trade? If i sell mentorship una go come dey shout. Well make e no b like say i no post. If to say o hold dat trade till now, i go don dey in alot of profits.
New day waiting for my kill

I am projecting another 1000+ pips DROP on gold. Gold is looking over bought.

Price is likely to get rejected

Sell 3425

Stoploss 3430

Target 3325

Although I see it getting as far as 3275

It’s easy to recover from a drawdown, but it’s not easy to recover from a blown account, that’s why you manage risk like your life depends on it, if you stay in the game long enough, your account will grow

blackman007:
It’s easy to recover from a drawdown, but it’s not easy to recover from a blown account, that’s why you manage risk like your life depends on it, if you stay in the game long enough, your account will grow

That's a fact 👌
Risk management is vital.