As we move into the final quarter of the year, gold continues to capture attention with its strong performance. After breaking through the 3500 mark in September, the metal repeatedly set new historical highs, approaching the key 3800 level and closing the month near 3791. With such momentum, what can traders expect in October? How should positions be managed, and is a market top in sight?
Market Overview: The Path to $4000
The broader trend remains undeniably bullish. Based on current momentum and macroeconomic conditions, I maintain that gold reaching $4000 by year-end is highly plausible — a move of just over $200 from current levels, which is well within reach given recent volatility. Two primary scenarios could unfold from here:
A “deep correction” in this context would refer to a decline of $200-250 from the peak. Currently, I see Scenario 1 as more likely, for three key reasons:
Trading Plan for Monday
Looking at the Friday session: despite bearish sentiment among many traders, gold rallied strongly into the close, surpassing 3780. In my analysis, I identified 3736 as a key support level for a rebound. The market dipped to 3734 — just two dollars from my entry — before advancing as projected. We took half profits at 3755 and closed the remaining position at 3780, capturing a 44-point move.
With Friday’s strong close and a modest overnight pullback, Monday’s session is likely to see renewed upward momentum. Traders can watch for a retest of the triangle consolidation support line around 3753 for a potential long entry. The earlier the bullish momentum resumes during the day, the stronger the signal. A break above 3783-3791 would strongly increase the odds of gold pushing through the 3800 level this week.
Final Thoughts
In current conditions, hoping for a deep correction may lead to missed opportunities. Recent heavy buying by the world’s largest gold ETF underscores the solid underlying institutional confidence. Follow the trend — don’t try to pick a top. Staying aligned with the broader direction minimizes strategic error; the rest comes down to tactical execution.
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