Gold ETF Cracks! Is the Shine Wearing Off?

Hello friends!
We’re back with another timely update โ€” this time, it’s all about Gold ETF, and things are playing out just as we projected in our last analysis on April 22nd.

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โš ๏ธ April 22nd Setup: Bearish Engulfing Was the Warning

Last week, we highlighted a bearish engulfing pattern following a doji candle โ€” a clear technical red flag. We noted:

  • The setup was bearish.
  • Gold ETF might either move sideways or break lower.
  • Downside targets were set around $275โ€“280.

Guess what? The pattern played out perfectly. For the past 4 sessions, gold moved sideways โ€” and today (May 1st), it finally broke lower with a -2% drop and a strong bearish candle.


๐Ÿ“‰ Volume Speaks Louder Than Gold

Todayโ€™s downside move wasnโ€™t just about price โ€” it came with heavy selling volume, the highest in over a week. Thatโ€™s a clear sign of distribution, not just a random dip.

Even if you check Gold Futures, youโ€™ll see a similar story unfolding.

๐Ÿ’ก If you took the short trade earlier based on our April 22nd post, youโ€™re sitting on a solid setup. Congrats!


๐Ÿงญ Whatโ€™s Next? Levels to Watch

In the short term, we expect:

  • โœ… Support zone at $275โ€“280.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Possible consolidation or pause around those levels.

In the longer term, things could get rougher if the macro backdrop remains stable (i.e., no global panic). Historically, Gold corrections during economic optimism tend to stretch:

  • ๐Ÿ“‰ Worst-case correction range: 25โ€“35% over 1โ€“3 years.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Current correction: Potential for 13โ€“14% drop from the top โ€” already visible on charts.

๐Ÿ›‘ For Long-Term Gold Holdersโ€ฆ

If youโ€™re holding gold ETFs for the long term, itโ€™s time to reassess:

  • โŒ Donโ€™t ignore the signals.
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Those who exited based on our earlier note have already protected their profits.
  • ๐Ÿ” A strategic trim here can reduce risk if further downside unfolds.

๐ŸŒŽ Will Anything Save Gold?

The only near-term bullish trigger would be a major global crisis or economic instability. Without that, gold is unlikely to see significant upside.

So, if markets stay stable and the economy grows โ€” gold may lose its shine in the medium term.


๐Ÿ’ฌ Final Thoughts

The technicals donโ€™t lie โ€” and right now, theyโ€™re pointing downward. Whether youโ€™re a trader or a long-term investor, this is the time to be smart, not hopeful.

๐Ÿ”— Watch our gold ETF update on YouTube
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Stay alert. Stay disciplined.
Happy trading



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