*Gold Spot / U.S. Dollar 30m – Technical Analysis* *Market Structure & Context Analysis* XAUUSD on the 30m timeframe shows a _bullish structure pulling back to retest a key Break of Structure level_. Price broke above the BOS level at 4,520, then extended higher to break the next BOS near 4,540, confirming buyers are in control. The rally peaked near 4,590 before profit-taking triggered a pullback. Price is now at 4,540.530, up 0.99%, retesting the broken BOS level at 4,540 from above. The sequence of higher highs and higher lows remains intact, with no Market Structure Shift to the downside yet. The context is bullish while price holds above 4,540 on a 30m close basis. A break and close below 4,540 would shift bias to neutral and open a move toward 4,520. A hold above favors continuation toward 4,560 and 4,580. *Order Blocks & Key Zones* *Bullish Order Block: 4,538–4,542*: The broken BOS level now acting as support. This unmitigated demand zone must hold for buyers to maintain control. *Bullish Order Block: 4,518–4,520*: The prior BOS level, now secondary support if the first level breaks. *Support: 4,538–4,542*: Immediate support and retest zone. *Resistance: 4,560–4,580*: Immediate resistance and next liquidity pool above price. *Entry Strategy* Bullish bias holds while above 4,540. Two setups: 1. *Buy Entry – Demand Retest*: Wait for a 30m bullish rejection at 4,538–4,542 with a wick and follow-through green candle. Enter on 30m close above 4,542 targeting 4,560. 2. *Buy Entry – Breakout Continuation*: If price closes above 4,560 with volume, buy retest of 4,555 as new support targeting 4,580. Avoid shorts unless a 30m close below 4,518 confirms a structure break. *Stop Loss Placement* For demand retest buys, place stop below 4,535, under the OB and recent swing low. Risk $5–$8. For breakout buys, stop below 4,550. Place stops outside order blocks to avoid liquidity sweeps on USD data and risk sentiment shifts. *Take Profit Targets* For buys: TP1 at 4,560, TP2 at 4,580. Target minimum 1:2 RR. Scale 50% at TP1, move stop to breakeven, trail remainder using 30m higher lows. *Risk Management* Risk 0.5%–1% per trade. With a $7 stop, position size = (Account * 1%) / 7. XAUUSD is sensitive to USD strength, U.S. yields, Fed rate expectations, and risk sentiment. Avoid entries 15 mins before/after CPI, NFP, and FOMC. Require 30m close confirmation to filter false breaks in this volatile timeframe. *Conclusion & Outlook* Structure remains bullish after the BOS breaks at 4,520 and 4,540, with price pulling back to retest 4,540. The 4,538–4,542 zone is key demand for continuation. A hold above 4,540 favors a move toward 4,560 and 4,580. A drop below 4,540 shifts bias to neutral.
