XAUUSD Daily Analysis 02/18/2025

Satheesh Gobi

2/18/20251 min read

Technical analysis

1. Overview of Momentum and Market Structure

  • Previous Day: Inside Bar

  • Current Bias: Bullish

  • Range: 2877 – 2906

  • Expectations: Price is expected to move higher towards liquidity areas before facing resistance at higher levels.

Trading Plan

Bullish Bias

Strategy:

Look for long opportunities from fair value gaps (FVG) and support zones:

  • 2888 (H1 FVG - Potential Support Zone)

  • 2885 (M15 FVG - Intraday Demand Zone)

Primary Targets:
  • 2906 (Extreme Liquidity - Range High)

  • 2914 (H1 FVG - Potential Resistance)

  • 2917 (H4 FVG - Key Resistance Area)

  • 2929 (H4 FVG - Major Liquidity Zone)

For Short Positions

Strategy:

Look for sell opportunities if price reaches key resistance zones:

  • 2914 (H1 FVG - Short-term Liquidity Zone)

  • 2917 (H4 FVG - Potential Supply Zone)

  • 2929 (H4 FVG - High-Probability Reversal Zone)

  • 2942 (ATH - Strong Resistance)

Sell Targets:
  • 2888 (H1 FVG - Key Liquidity Zone)

  • 2885 (M15 FVG - Lower Support)

  • 2877 (Extreme Liquidity - Range Low & Buy Zone)

  • 2864 (H4 Liquidity - Deeper Discount Area)

Summary

  • Bullish bias is valid above 2877, targeting 2906, 2914, and 2929.

  • A clean break above 2929 could push price toward 2942 (ATH).

  • Sell setups become valid around 2914, 2917, and 2929, with downside targets at 2888 and 2877.

  • Monitor price action near liquidity zones for potential reversals.