XAUUSD
Trade ID: xauusdsell1771339202731 | Execution: 710071
Status
WON
Direction
SELL
Entry Price
4877.88
Targets Hit
3 / 3
Trade Levels
Entry, Stop Loss & Take Profit Targets
Level
Price
Pips
Status
Hit Time
Entry Price
4877.88
0
Filled
Feb 17, 2026 2:40 PM
Stop Loss
4889.38
115
Not Hit
-
Take Profit 1
4869.83
80.5
HIT
2026-02-17 14:44:00
Take Profit 2
4862.93
149.5
HIT
2026-02-17 14:49:00
Take Profit 3
4849.13
287.5
HIT
2026-02-17 15:00:00
Trade Analysis
Strategy & Reasoning
Strategy
Gap Fill Short
Reason
Short XAUUSD because the metal is filling a recent gap while technical indicators turn bearish and fundamentals weaken, offering a limited‑risk downside target.
Details
The trade is based on a gap‑fill pattern where gold dropped below the prior day’s low, creating a bearish entry near 4877.88. Multi‑timeframe analysis shows a consistent downtrend on higher timeframes and an 8 % bearish bias on the H4 chart, reinforced by high‑volume selling. Structurally, the stop is placed above the recent swing high, respecting market structure. Fundamentally, safe‑haven demand has faded as geopolitical tensions ease, the US dollar has rallied, and US inflation data point to a softer outlook, all pressuring gold lower. Thin liquidity from holiday closures further amplifies the move, making the short position with tiered profit targets (4869.83, 4862.93, 4849.13) a well‑aligned trade.
Confluence Metrics
Technical & Fundamental Analysis Scores
Technical Confluence
MTF bearish alignment (higher timeframes down), H4 downtrend, gap‑fill pattern at 4877.88, high volume sell pressure, price below recent swing high, stop placed at structural swing low
Fundamental Sentiment
Gold losing safe‑haven appeal as US‑Iran and Russia‑Ukraine tensions ease, US dollar strengthening, US inflation cooling, thin holiday trading reducing liquidity
Confidence Score
70
Trade Conviction
Medium
Reasoning Completeness
Medium