A great start to trading.GOLD (US$/OZ)TVC:GOLDMichael_K_9The highly anticipated news has exploded: gold prices surged followed by a $300/ounce plunge, while oil prices jumped $12/barrel, and the US dollar soared. So, in this tense environment, how can we execute better trades to lock in profits? Firstly, the instability of the geopolitical situation, with uncertainty surrounding the US, Israel, and Iran, has increased risk aversion. Historically, this has led to a one-sided rise in non-paper currencies. However, this time, energy assets are involved, and since energy (oil) is priced in the US dollar, the resulting rise is the real reason why gold prices didn't rise significantly but instead declined. XAUUSD BTCUSD DXYWETH_0FC81D.USD XAUUSD USOILSPOT The key focus should be on tomorrow's non-farm payroll data and whether the recent situation eases to determine the main trading direction, including trading opportunities in gold, oil, forex, and cryptocurrencies. I am an analyst and trader from Chile. Having observed so many markets, I believe the core of trading is seizing opportunities and then executing trades to achieve profits and improve your life. If you enjoy trading, like taking risks, and enjoy the gains from trading, then you can continue to follow my subsequent views and opinions. This can save you more time and allow you to obtain more effective profits. Looking at the long-term trend, gold prices could potentially rise further. However, short-term trading requires caution. The current price range around $5180 is a densely traded area; if this level cannot be effectively broken, the short-term trend will likely remain one of downward pressure and pullback. Therefore, until a clear direction is chosen, shorting is still the best strategy to profit.