XAUUSD H1: 4,420 Rejection Opens a Path Toward 4,345 TodayGold vs US DollarICMARKETS:XAUUSDAndrew_InsightTradeGold is now at a critical decision point on the H1 chart. After recovering strongly from the 4,311 low, XAUUSD pushed above the previous high at 4,420 and briefly traded higher. However, the breakout has not been sustained. Price has already started pulling back from the 4,420 area, which raises the possibility of a liquidity sweep followed by a deeper retracement. The important thing now is not to guess the next candle. I am watching how price behaves around the levels below. 🔎 The H1 Map 4,420–4,425 → Previous high / immediate resistance 4,382–4,390 → Strong liquidity zone 4,345 → Major support / downside objective 4,441 → Next resistance if buyers regain control The 4,382–4,390 zone is the most important area on the chart. Price has reacted around this region several times, making it a strong decision zone between buyers and sellers. Instead of entering in the middle of the range, I will wait for price to reach one of the confirmation areas. 📉 SELL IDEA: Rejection Below 4,420 The first bearish opportunity comes if Gold continues to reject the 4,420–4,425 area. Entry 4,414–4,420 Stop Loss 4,432 Take Profit TP1: 4,390 TP2: 4,382 TP3: 4,345 The setup becomes valid if an H1 candle shows clear rejection around 4,420 and closes back below the previous high. The logic is simple: 4,420 rejection → bearish H1 close → SELL → 4,390 → 4,382 → 4,345 If price breaks above 4,425 and starts holding above it, I would avoid this short setup. 🟢 BUY IDEA: Liquidity Zone Holds The second opportunity appears lower. If Gold drops into 4,382–4,390 but buyers defend the zone with a strong bullish reaction, I will look for a long position. Entry 4,384–4,390 Stop Loss 4,371 Take Profit TP1: 4,405 TP2: 4,420 TP3: 4,441 For beginners, the confirmation is straightforward: Do not buy simply because price touches the purple zone. Wait for price to enter the zone, reject the lows, and then close back above 4,390 on H1. The sequence I want to see is: 4,382–4,390 test → bullish rejection → H1 confirmation → BUY → 4,420 → 4,441 If H1 closes decisively below 4,382, this bullish setup is cancelled. 🚀 BREAKOUT BUY: 4,420 Finally Becomes Support There is also a bullish continuation setup. If Gold returns to 4,420 and produces an H1 close above 4,425, the previous high can turn from resistance into support. Entry 4,422–4,428 after retest Stop Loss 4,408 Take Profit TP1: 4,441 TP2: 4,455 The important point is the retest. I do not want to chase a large bullish candle. The cleaner setup is: H1 close above 4,425 → retest 4,420–4,425 → bullish reaction → BUY If price breaks above 4,425 but immediately falls back below 4,420, I would consider the breakout unreliable. ⚠️ What Would Change My View? The current chart gives us a clear line in the sand. Above 4,425 and holding: → Buyers regain short-term control → 4,441 becomes the next target → 4,455 becomes possible Below 4,382 on H1: → Liquidity zone fails → Sellers gain control → 4,345 becomes the main downside target So I am not treating the market as simply bullish or bearish. The direction will be decided by 4,420–4,425 on the upside and 4,382–4,390 on the downside. 🎯 My Trading Plan My preferred bearish setup is a confirmed rejection from 4,420–4,425, targeting 4,390 → 4,382 → 4,345. My preferred bullish setup is a confirmed reaction from 4,382–4,390, targeting 4,405 → 4,420 → 4,441. And if Gold closes above 4,425 and successfully retests it, I will switch to the breakout continuation setup. Which level do you think Gold will respect first: 4,420 resistance or 4,382 liquidity? 👇