XAUUSD — Volatility Compression Watch
CFD (Gold / Indices)
WATCH
XAU/USD — Volatility
INTRADAY
Gold compresses before major catalysts (FOMC, CPI, geopolitical). Watch don't preempt — wait for the breakout candle, then trade the direction.
The edge — what this scanner is hunting
Volatility coils before expansions.
How it fires
It fires when all of these line up:
Symbol equals XAUUSD
ADX within a set band
ATR (14) above threshold
ATR (14) below a set level relative to Price
Bollinger upper band above threshold
Bollinger upper band below a set level relative to Price
Bollinger lower band above threshold
Bollinger lower band above a set level relative to Price
When to take this trade
Horizon Intraday Scanner timeframe 1h Confirm entry on 15m / 1h Typical hold 3–10 hours Max hold / time-stop End of NY session
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Entry trigger — exact rule for confirming the setupStop placement — where the invalidation livesTargets & trade management — TP1, TP2, trail, max holdAnalyst checklist — what to verify on the chart before you clickVinny live levels — per-row entry / TP / SL prices computed from the actual symbol's ATR and structureUpgrade to Premium → Historical edge
Compression resolves 70%+ within 1–3 days; direction is 50/50. Full breakdown in the premium app.
This screener identifies a technical setup on XAU/USD using ICT/SMC + indicator confluence. Gold is highly news-sensitive (Fed, geopolitics, USD strength). Past patterns do not guarantee future moves. CFD trading is leveraged and high-risk. This is information, not financial advice.
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