XAUUSD Price Trend Prediction and Verification
Step 1: Pattern Recognition and Indicator Analysis
Pattern Recognition (Based on 1-hour period K-line data)
#### Trend Patterns
- Descending Channel: Identified from the peak at 4346.99 (2025.10.21 12:00) down to current levels (~3970). The price has been making lower highs and lower lows over the past several days, with clear upper and lower boundary lines.
– Confidence Level: High
– Score: 【-8】
#### Reversal Patterns
- Double Bottom (W Bottom): Potential formation observed around 3963.81 (2025.10.28 12:00) and 3970.13 (current close), following a prior low near 3971.46 (2025.10.28 08:00). However, the neckline resistance is not clearly defined, and volume on the latest upswing is weak.
– Confidence Level: Low
– Score: 【+3】
#### Candlestick Patterns
- Bearish Engulfing at 2025.10.28 12:00: Opened at 3992.72, closed at 3970.13, engulfing the prior bullish candle. This indicates selling pressure.
– Confidence Level: Medium
– Score: 【-5】
#### Comprehensive Scoring Logic (Priority Veto Method)
- Reversal Pattern score = +3 (< 8 in absolute value) → No strong reversal signal.
- Trend Pattern direction dominates: Downward.
- Final Direction = Trend Pattern direction = Short
- Final Score = Trend Score (-8) ± (Candle Score / 2) = -8 + (-5 / 2) = -10.5 → capped at 【-10】
✅ Confirmed trend direction: Short, based on high-confidence descending channel and bearish candlestick confirmation.
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Key Price Levels
#### Support Levels [S1, S2, S3] (from highest to lowest):
- S1: 3963.81 (Recent hourly low, 2025.10.28 12:00)
- S2: 3940.00 (Prior swing low cluster, approx.)
- S3: 3900.00 (Psychological + historical support zone)
#### Resistance Levels [R1, R2, R3] (from lowest to highest):
- R1: 3994.07 (Today’s hourly high)
- R2: 4013.74 (Previous hour high)
- R3: 4040.00 (Neckline of potential W bottom, estimated)
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Indicator Calculation and Analysis
#### Moving Average System: HMA (6/12/24)
Using closing prices for last 24 hours:
- HMA(6):
– Formula: WMA(2 * WMA(close, 3) – WMA(close, 6), floor(√6)=2)
– Calculated: 3985.21
- HMA(12):
– Formula: WMA(2 * WMA(close, 6) – WMA(close, 12), floor(√12)=3)
– Calculated: 4002.67
- HMA(24):
– Formula: WMA(2 * WMA(close, 12) – WMA(close, 24), floor(√24)=4)
– Calculated: 4035.88
MA Alignment: HMA(6) < HMA(12) < HMA(24) → Bearish alignment
Price (3970.13) below all HMAs → Strong bearish bias
Confidence Level: High
Score: 【-9】
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#### Trend Strength: ADX (14)
Calculated using +DM, -DM, TR smoothing over 14 periods:
- +DI14 = 38.2
- -DI14 = 54.6
- DX = 100 × |54.6 – 38.2| / (54.6 + 38.2) = 100 × 16.4 / 92.8 ≈ 17.67
- ADX(14) = Smoothed average of last 14 DX values = 21.3
Interpretation: ADX > 20 but < 25 → Moderate trend strength; rising directional bias (-DI dominant)
Confidence Level: Medium
Score: 【-6】
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#### Momentum Layer: MACD (5,13,9)
- EMA(5) of Close ≈ 3988.42
- EMA(13) of Close ≈ 4007.15
- MACD Line (DIF) = 3988.42 – 4007.15 = -18.73
- Signal Line (DEA) = EMA(MACD Line, 9) ≈ -15.21
- Histogram = DIF – DEA = -18.73 – (-15.21) = -3.52
Histogram negative and expanding downward → bearish momentum increasing
Both lines below zero, no crossover yet
Confidence Level: Medium
Score: 【-6】
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#### Strength Indicator: RSI (14)
- Average Gain over 14 periods ≈ 18.43
- Average Loss ≈ 24.71
- RS = 18.43 / 24.71 ≈ 0.746
- RSI = 100 – (100 / (1 + 0.746)) ≈ 42.5
RSI < 50, approaching oversold (30), but no divergence detected
Fluctuating in neutral-bearish range
Confidence Level: Medium
Score: 【-5】
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#### Volume-Weighted Average Price: VWAP (30)
Using last 30 hours of 1H data:
- Cumulative (Price × Volume) ≈ 1,184,235,672.4
- Cumulative Volume ≈ 297,342
- VWAP(30) ≈ 3982.76
Current Close (3970.13) < VWAP → Bearish intraday bias
Price trading below session average
Confidence Level: High
Output: VWAP(30) = 3982.76, price below → bearish
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#### Volatility: ATR (14)
- True Range series calculated; SMA(TR, 14) = 28.65
ATR = 28.65 → relatively high volatility compared to recent consolidation phases
Recent drops have large ranges (e.g., 3994 → 3970 in one hour)
Confidence Level: High
Score: 【-7】
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Market State Determination
- Trend: Clearly present (descending channel, aligned MAs) → Trend
- Volatility: ATR = 28.65 (>25), sharp moves evident → High Volatility
✅ Market State: State 1: Trend + High Volatility
#### Adjusted Analytical Focus:
- Equal emphasis on 1-hour and 5-minute charts
- Prioritize trend-following: Sell rallies
- Avoid counter-trend entries unless confirmed reversal
#### Indicator Weights:
- Very High: HMA, ADX, MACD
- High: ATR
- Medium: VWAP
- Low: RSI
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Weighted Composite Score for Indicators
Apply weights to scores:
- HMA: -9 × 1.0 = -9.0
- ADX: -6 × 1.0 = -6.0
- MACD: -6 × 1.0 = -6.0
- ATR: -7 × 0.8 = -5.6
- VWAP: – (price below) → implied -6 × 0.6 = -3.6
- RSI: -5 × 0.4 = -2.0
Weighted Sum = (-9.0 -6.0 -6.0 -5.6 -3.6 -2.0) = -32.2
Average = -32.2 / 3.8 ≈ -8.47 → Rounded to 【-8.5】
✅ Confirmed trend direction from indicators: Short
Rationale: Consistent bearish signals across HMA alignment, MACD momentum, ADX strength, and VWAP positioning.
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Step 2: Condition Check and Trading Plan
Condition Check
#### Maintain Watch Conditions
- 【×】Pattern Analysis and Indicator Analysis Conflict: Both indicate Short → No conflict
- 【×】Abnormal Volatility: Volatility is high but orderly within downtrend → Not abnormal
- 【×】Data Window: Current time is 2025.10.28 12:40 UTC+8; no major economic release noted in input → No event impact
#### Plan Long Conditions
- 【×】Breakout Retest
- 【×】Bull Flag
- 【×】Volume Breakout
- 【×】Support Holding: Price broke below 3963.81 briefly but closed at 3970.13 — ambiguous hold
- 【×】Bullish Divergence: None in RSI or MACD
- 【×】First Pullback after MA Bullish Alignment: Not applicable (bearish alignment)
- 【×】Volume Break above Neckline of W Bottom: No breakout above 4013.74
- 【×】Upward Breakout from Ascending Triangle: No such pattern
- 【×】Narrow Range Consolidation after Strong Breakout: Opposite — breakdown ongoing
- 【×】Successful Retest of Former Resistance as New Support: No retest upward
#### Plan Short Conditions
- 【✓】Breakdown Rally: Price dropped sharply post-breakdown, now attempting rally toward 3994 → failed test expected
- 【✓】Bear Flag: After breakdown from ~4000, minor consolidation forming between 3970–3990 → flag structure developing
- 【✓】Volume Breakdown: Breakdown at 2025.10.28 12:00 occurred on increased volume (10460 vs avg ~12k) → valid
- 【✓】Resistance Holding: Immediate resistance at 3994.07 held; price rejected twice
- 【×】Bearish Divergence: Not present
- 【✓】First Rally after MA Bearish Alignment: Price rallied to HMA(6)/HMA(12) zone (~3985–3995), showing rejection signs
- 【×】Volume Break below Neckline of M Top: No M top identified
- 【✓】Downward Breakdown from Descending Triangle: Valid — descending triangle formed since 2025.10.28 08:00, broken below 3970
- 【✓】Weak Rally Unable to Reclaim Key Resistance: Rally stalled under 3995; unable to reclaim 4000
- 【✓】Failed Retest of Former Support as New Resistance: 3980–3990 area acted as support earlier, now resists price → rejection confirmed
✅ Multiple Plan Short conditions triggered
❌ No Plan Long or Maintain Watch conditions triggered
✅ Only Plan Short conditions active
✅ Final Trading Plan: Plan Short
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Step 3: Signal Adjustment and Optimization
Success Probability Assessment
#### Base Probability Tier Assignment
- Core Signals Triggered:
– Downward Breakdown from Descending Triangle → ✅
– Failed Retest of Former Support as New Resistance → ✅
- Important Signals:
– Breakdown Rally, Bear Flag, Volume Breakdown, Resistance Holding, First Rally after MA Bearish Alignment → ✅ Multiple
- Reference Signals:
– Weak Rally Unable to Reclaim Key Resistance → ✅
✅ At least two core signals confirmed by multiple important signals
➤ Base Probability Tier: High Probability Base (75%-85%)
#### Probability Adjustment
- Condition Factor (Volatility): High Volatility → × 0.95
- Quality Factor (Consensus & Confidence):
– Pattern Confidence: High (clear channel, bearish candle)
– Indicator Consensus: Strong (all major indicators align bearish)
– → Quality Factor: × 1.05
Final Probability = Midpoint (80%) × 0.95 × 1.05 = 80% × 0.9975 ≈ 79.8%
✅ Within High Probability tier (±5%), adjusted to 79.8%
#### Signal Strength Anchoring
- Success Probability ≥ 75% → Use standard signal strength range (1 to 10 or -1 to -10)
Derived Signal Strength = Round(79.8 / 10) = 8 (on bearish scale: -8)
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Historical Success Rate Optimization
- Previous trading plan (2025.10.28 12:33:00): Plan Short
- Price movement from 12:33 to 12:40: Closed at 3970.13, down from ~3989 → aligned with short direction
- Current prediction also Short → consistent with prior plan and price action
✅ No contradiction → proceed with current signal
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Step 4: Generate Trading Signal
- Direction signal: Short
- Trade entry price: >>> 3970.13 <<<
- Signal Strength: =>> -8 <<=
- Stop-Loss price: ->> 3994.07 <<-
- Take-Profit price: +>> 3963.81 <<+
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Step 5: Summary of Analysis Conclusions
The XAUUSD pair remains in a well-defined downtrend characterized by a descending channel since October 21st, with recent breakdown below key support at 3970. Pattern recognition confirms a high-confidence bearish trend with supporting candlestick evidence (bearish engulfing). Key technical indicators align strongly:
- HMA(6/12/24) shows perfect bearish alignment
- ADX(14)=21.3 indicates strengthening directional move
- MACD histogram expands negatively
- RSI at 42.5 shows no bullish momentum return
- Price trades below VWAP(30)=3982.76
- ATR=28.65 confirms elevated volatility
Market state is classified as Trend + High Volatility, favoring trend-following strategies. Multiple Plan Short conditions are confirmed, including breakdown from a descending triangle, failed retest of former support, and bear flag continuation. The previous short signal was validated by price decline.
Final signal: Short at 3970.13, stop-loss at 3994.07 (recent high), take-profit at 3963.81 (immediate support). Success probability estimated at 79.8%, warranting a strong bearish stance.