XAU/USD -- March 20, 2026
BEARISHGold Spot / US Dollar -- OTC / Interbank
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Summary
XAU/USD crashed 320 pips to $2,126 on the hawkish FOMC. The spot gold move mirrored futures with a $32 selloff. Forex gold traders who held through the event likely breached daily loss limits. The pair is testing the critical $2,125 support, the 100-day moving average.
Trading Notes
320-pip selloff in 20 minutes. XAU/USD spreads widened to 8 pips during the announcement.
Spot gold at $2,126 is testing the 100-day MA. Critical support level.
Real yields at 2.18% are fundamentally bearish for gold. The carry cost of holding gold increases.
Forex gold is more liquid than futures overnight. Asian session may provide better entry points.
Prop Firm Warnings
320 pips on XAU/USD at 0.1 lot = $320 loss. At 1.0 lot = $3,200. Calculate your exposure carefully.
If you held XAU/USD long through FOMC and survived, close the position now. Do not double down.
Spreads are still 3-4 pips wide (vs normal 2.5). Wait for London session for better execution.
Suggested Strategy
Do not trade XAU/USD during FOMC. After 3:30 PM, short rallies to $2,145-$2,155 with a 150-pip stop. Target $2,110. Use 0.03 lot max. Alternatively, wait for a clean setup tomorrow.
News Impact
| Event | Impact | Time |
|---|---|---|
| FOMC Rate Decision | high | 2:00 PM ET |
| FOMC Press Conference | high | 2:30 PM ET |
Key Levels
| Level | Price |
|---|---|
| R1 | 2170.0000 |
| R2 | 2155.0000 |
| R3 | 2145.0000 |
| PIVOT | 2135.0000 |
| S1 | 2125.0000 |
| S2 | 2110.0000 |
| S3 | 2095.0000 |
Risk Level
high
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