XAU/USD -- March 21, 2026
NEUTRALGold Spot / US Dollar -- OTC / Interbank
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Summary
XAU/USD bounced from $2,123 to $2,133 overnight on Asian physical demand. The London session is attempting to extend the recovery. Spreads have normalized to 2.5-3.0 pips. The pair is forming a potential double bottom at $2,123-$2,125.
Trading Notes
Double bottom forming at $2,123-$2,125 is a cautiously bullish signal.
London PM fix at 10:30 AM ET could push price directionally.
Week-end flows typically support gold as physical buyers front-run Monday's Asian demand.
XAU/USD spreads are back to normal. Execution quality has improved.
Prop Firm Warnings
If you lost money on XAU/USD this week, today is not the day to recover. Protect remaining capital.
Friday close: all forex prop firms track the weekly close. End the week on a positive note if possible.
Do not hold XAU/USD positions over the weekend unless your firm explicitly allows it.
Suggested Strategy
Small long from $2,130-$2,135 with a 120-pip stop ($2,118). Target $2,155. Close before end of London session (12:00 PM ET). Use 0.03 lot on a $100K account.
News Impact
| Event | Impact | Time |
|---|---|---|
| London PM Gold Fix | low | 10:30 AM ET |
Key Levels
| Level | Price |
|---|---|
| R1 | 2170.0000 |
| R2 | 2155.0000 |
| R3 | 2145.0000 |
| PIVOT | 2133.0000 |
| S1 | 2123.0000 |
| S2 | 2110.0000 |
| S3 | 2098.0000 |
Risk Level
moderate
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