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XAUUSD Order Flow Analysis: Institutional Positioning and Key Zones

Detailed footprint, CVD and volume profile analysis of today’s price action with key execution zones.

💡 Key Takeaways

1. Market Context

Gold traded in a wide range today with heavy institutional activity around 2,060. During the London session, aggressive selling pushed price lower, forming a clear lower high. Order flow shows distribution at the highs and absorption near 2,025, which now becomes a key zone to watch.

2. Volume Profile Analysis

3. CVD & Delta Analysis

4. Footprint Analysis (Zoomed View)

5. Key Scenarios

Bullish Scenario

Target: 2,050 – 2,060

Neutral Scenario

Bearish Scenario

Target: 2,000 – 1,980

6. Risks to Monitor

US economic data

Sudden spread widening

Geopolitical headlines

Liquidity around NY session

7. Conclusion

Order flow shows clear selling pressure at 2,060 and absorption near 2,025. Our base case is a bearish continuation if 2,025 breaks, with a target towards 2,000. A hold above 2,025 could lead to a short-term relief rally towards 2,050 – 2,060.

🎯 Order Flow Snapshot

● Live

2,042.56

-12.4K

-1.8K

2,042

2,030 – 2,050

Bearish

Neutral – Bearish

📍 Key Intraday Levels

● Resistance 2

2,060

● Resistance 1

2,050

● Current Price

2,042.56

● Support 1

2,025

● Support 2

2,000