Thoughts on Gold for This Week and Next.GOLD (US$/OZ)TVC:GOLDHAMID_AQSuccessful trading is never about chasing massive, one-off windfalls; rather, it is about respecting market rhythm, adhering to established trading ranges, and exercising risk restraint. True trading maturity lies not in predicting every single candlestick, but in holding firm at key support and resistance levels, trading only high-probability setups, and passing on ambiguous market movements. This week, gold saw an initial rally followed by a pullback, closing the weekly chart with a bullish candle featuring a long upper wick—indicating that upward probes by the bulls met with significant selling pressure. Meanwhile, the US Dollar strengthened steadily, and crude oil surged sharply on news-driven momentum. As we enter the final trading period of the month next week, the primary strategy will be to trade within the established broad oscillation range while preparing contingency plans for a potential breakout into a directional trend. We will avoid blindly chasing rallies or panic-selling, entering the market only when key support or resistance levels are reached. Reflecting on this week's trading, despite a few setbacks, we managed to secure profits on four out of the five days. Our only loss stemmed from a market reversal on Friday—a day notorious for "black swan" events. Consequently, I plan to limit my trading to the Asian and European sessions on Fridays moving forward, as the US session carries too much uncertainty. Since the market never lacks opportunities, one must establish strict rules after repeatedly stumbling in the same area. Market Analysis: The initial resistance zone lies around the 4100 level, with the core resistance at this week's high of 4166; if the price rebounds but fails to break above this level, the strategy remains to look for shorting opportunities at highs. If the price decisively holds above 4166, the upside target shifts to 4200. I reiterate my long-term view: a trend reversal for gold can only be confirmed if it decisively breaks the 4200 mark. On the downside, the critical pivot point is this week's low of 4023; a decisive break below this level targets 3982, with a potential further decline to 3960. On the daily chart, gold dipped and then recovered on Friday to close with a "Doji" star pattern, signaling a balance between bullish and bearish forces. The reference range for the short term is 4022–4082; as long as this range remains intact, we can approach the market with a range-bound trading strategy. Gold Trading Strategy: Based on macroeconomic market signals, the overall strategy is to focus on shorting gold. Next week, pay close attention to the resistance zone between 4090 and 4100; short positions can be initiated once this area is reached. If gold falls below Friday's low, any subsequent rebound would present another opportunity to go short. Confirmation is required before executing trades.