Rockfort Daily Charts Set Up 09-03-2023

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Please note that the analysis presented in the charts below should not be considered investment or trading advice. They are for educational purposes only and you should consider seeking advice from an independent financial advisor.

XAU/USD 4 Hour Chart 

XAUUSD 4 Hour Chart

Chart Action Points

Action: Potential buy positions above $1816Action: Potential sell positions below $1816
Take Profit 1 (TP1) at $1830Take Profit 1 (TP1) at $1807
Take Profit 2 (TP2) at $1843Take Profit 2 (TP2) at $1800

Comments

  1. The RSI on a 4-hour Gold chart is at 33.58 and moving slowly upwards after dropping to 26 points yesterday, it suggests that the gold market may have been oversold and is now showing signs of a potential rebound. The fact that the RSI is slowly moving upwards suggests that the momentum of the rebound may be building. 
  2. The 20 SMA dropping from the top indicates that the short-term trend is shifting downwards, while the 50 SMA moving flat suggests that the longer-term trend is neutral or uncertain. The upcoming crossover of the 20 and 50 SMA could confirm a bearish trend reversal if the 20 SMA crosses below the 50 SMA. 
  3. Traders may want to look for additional confirmation of the bearish trend before taking a short position. This could include things like bearish candlestick patterns, a break of key support levels, or a drop in momentum indicators like the Relative Strength Index (RSI) or Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) 

NZD/USD 4 Hour Chart

NZDUSD 4 Hour Chart
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Chart Action Points

Action: Potential buy positions above 0.6106Action: Potential sell positions below 0.6106
Take Profit 1 (TP1) at 0.6158Take Profit 1 (TP1) at 0.6065
Take Profit 2 (TP2) at 0.6190Take Profit 2 (TP2) at 0.6035

Comments

  1. An RSI reading of 34.50 on a 4-hour chart suggests that the NZDUSD pair may not be oversold but is showing some weakness in its upward momentum. The fact that the chart is sloping upwards suggests that the pair is currently in an uptrend. Traders may want to look for bullish price action confirmation before entering a long trade. This could include things like higher highs and higher lows, bullish candlestick patterns, and a breakout of key resistance levels. 
  1. When the 20 SMA crosses below the 50 SMA, it is generally seen as a bearish signal, indicating a potential shift from an uptrend to a downtrend. Here the 20 SMA drops from the top and the 50 SMA's drop is flat, it suggests that the downtrend may not be as strong as it could be. This is because the 50 SMA has not yet confirmed the bearish trend by starting to trend downwards. 

It is important to understand that the analysis is intended for educational purposes only. Traders are encouraged to use their own judgment and analysis when making trading decisions.


1. Identify the Balance Point on the chart – The Balance Point is a level on the chart that represents an equilibrium point between supply and demand. It can serve as a potential entry point for a trade. It’s important for the trader to determine whether the current price is above or below the Balance Point before making any trading decisions.

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Wait for the price to approach potential profit levels – After entering a trade, it may be helpful to wait for the price to approach potential profit levels on the chart. These levels can be identified as areas where price reversals have occurred in the past. When the price approaches a potential profit level, it may be time to consider initiating further trades to test the next level of take profit limits.

3. Monitor the trade as the price hovers around the Balance Point – While the price is hovering around the Balance Point, it’s important to monitor the trade and make adjustments as necessary to ensure that it is still in line with market conditions. If market conditions change, it may be best to exit the trade.

4. Determine the market direction – Once a clear market direction has been established, the trader can set the trade with stop loss and take profit limits as they appear on the chart. It may also be helpful to consider using trailing stops to lock in profits and minimize potential losses. To determine the market direction, the trader may use technical analysis and other market indicators.

5. It’s important to remember that technical indicators, including the RSI, are not foolproof and can sometimes provide false signals. Therefore, it’s important to exercise caution when making trading decisions based solely on technical indicators. To make informed trading decisions, it’s recommended to use technical indicators in conjunction with other indicators and analysis

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