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Gold Price Futures (GC) Technical Analysis – Close Under $1867.60 Could Trigger Start of 2 – 3 Day Correction

By:
James Hyerczyk
Published: May 18, 2021, 18:12 UTC

The direction of the June Comex gold market into the close is likely to be determined by trader reaction to $1867.60.

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Gold futures are trading nearly flat late in the session on Tuesday after giving back earlier gains as U.S. Treasury yields inched higher. Nonetheless, the market remained near a four-month peak as a weaker U.S. Dollar and inflation fears continued to underpin prices.

At 17:42 GMT, June Comex gold futures are trading $1868.70, up $1.10 or +0.06%.

Daily June Comex Gold

Daily Swing Chart Technical Analysis

The main trend is up according to the daily swing chart. A trade through the intraday high of $1875.90 will signal a resumption of the uptrend. A move through the January 29 main top will reaffirm the uptrend. Taking out $1808.40 will change the main trend to down.

The new minor range is $1808.40 to $1875.90. Its 50% level at $1842.20 is the first downside target.

The short-term range is $1754.60 to $1875.90. Its 50% level at $1815.30 is the last potential support before the $1808.40 main bottom.

Daily Swing Chart Technical Forecast

The direction of the June Comex gold market into the close is likely to be determined by trader reaction to $1867.60.

Bullish Scenario

A sustained move over $1867.60 will indicate the presence of buyers. Taking out the intraday high at $1875.90 will indicate the buying is getting stronger. This could lead to a quick test of the January 29 main top at $1881.00. This is a potential trigger point for an acceleration to the upside.

Bearish Scenario

A sustained move under $1867.60 will signal the presence of sellers. If this move creates enough downside momentum late in the session then look for a possible break into the first minor pivot at $1842.20.

Side Notes

A close under $1867.60 will form a potentially bearish closing price reversal top. If confirmed, this could trigger the start of a 2 to 3 day correction with $1842.20 the first target.

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About the Author

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.

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