Introduction
Gold offers abundant intraday opportunity—especially around London and New York sessions. The key is structure: clear playbooks, tight risk, and disciplined execution.
Anchor Bias on Higher Timeframes
Use 4H/1H to define trend, levels, and zones. Execute on 5m–15m in the direction of higher‑timeframe momentum. Counter‑trend scalps should be rare and smaller.
Intraday Playbooks
- Opening Range Breakout: Define the first 30–60 minutes; trade breaks with volume and retest confirmation.
- VWAP Reversion: In balanced sessions, fade extensions far from VWAP with signal confirmation.
- Trend Pullback: Enter pullbacks to the 20 EMA when momentum resumes; keep stops just beyond structure.
Risk and Routine
Risk 0.25–0.5% per trade with a hard daily loss cap. Stop after two consecutive losses to protect mental capital. Avoid trading immediately before high‑impact releases.
Execution Hygiene
Pre‑mark levels, set alerts, and predefine exits. Track slippage, time of day, and pattern performance in your journal. Review weekly; refine rather than add indicators.
Conclusion
Consistency is built through process, not prediction. A simple playbook plus strict risk rules can make intraday gold trading both profitable and sustainable.
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