BUY XAUUSD – 4995.18

The trade targets XAUUSD at 4995.18, just above a clear structural support around 4983.68. On the 4‑hour chart the price completed a gap fill and formed a bullish/bullish candle pattern, reinforced by high volume, suggesting short‑term buying pressure. Although the multi‑timeframe view is slightly bearish, the H4 bias is 48% bullish and the entry rating is “EXCELLENT (99)”. The primary risk is an OBV conflict indicating possible hidden selling, but the overall market context shows gold stuck in a $4900‑$5100 corridor, with a stronger dollar and thin trading limiting downside moves. Recent softer US CPI data has softened dollar‑gold pressure, allowing the metal to test the lower end of the range. Consequently, a modest long position with a tight stop at 4983.68 and tiered targets up to 5023.93 aligns with a mean‑reversion approach, balancing the mixed signals while capitalising on the likely bounce from support.