December Comex Gold futures crossed to the bullish side of long-term downtrending angle, but the acceleration to the upside didn’t materialize as
December Comex Gold futures crossed to the bullish side of long-term downtrending angle, but the acceleration to the upside didn’t materialize as expected. This could be a sign that a big seller is out there defending the trend.
After walking up a steep uptrending angle for several days, it looks as if this angle is getting ready to fail unless there is a strong opening over $1239.30. Since the market closed at $1234.30, there is going to be an early downside bias.
Crossing under the long-term downtrending angle at $1230.30 will be another sign of weakness.
The daily chart opens up under this angle with $1211.30 the next likely downside target.
If a short-term range forms between $1183.30 and $1238.60 then also watch for a potential pullback into its pivot at $1211.00. This pivot actually forms a pretty tight support cluster with the angle at $1211.30, making it the best downside target today.
If the market can sustain a rally over $1239.30 then look for it to extend into the major 50% level at $1253.80. Taking out this level with conviction could mean a test of the Fibonacci level at $1270.40.
The tone of the market today will be determined by trader reaction to two levels. Look for a bearish tone if $1230.30 fails as support and a bullish tone to develop if traders can regain $1239.30.
James is a Florida-based technical analyst, market researcher, educator and trader with 35+ years of experience. He is an expert in the area of patterns, price and time analysis as it applies to futures, Forex, and stocks.