Early in the American session, Gold (XAU/USD) traded around 2,661, consolidating around 6/8 Murray since September 23 and showing signs of exhaustion.

Gold is at a decisive point around the 21 SMA and within the uptrend channel. Therefore, a technical bounce is expected in the next few hours and the metal could reach the resistance at 2,675.

In case gold tries to break 2,675 and fails to consolidate above this zone, it could be seen as an opportunity to sell with targets at 2,660 and 6/8 Murray at about 2,656.

Additionally, a sharp break of the bullish channel and a consolidation below 2,656 (6/8 Murray) could cause a strong change in trend and gold could reach 5/8 Murray at 2,578 and finally the 200 EMA around 2,547 in the next few days.

Our trading plan for the next few hours is to sell gold only if it consolidates below the fractals formed around 2,675. The Eagle indicator is giving a negative signal which supports our bearish strategy.