XAU Afternoon Update — Gold Holds Strong Near $4
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,330 as 2026 Momentum Builds 📈🏦
🗓 January 4, 2026 | ⏰ 2:20 PM
Gold is trading steadily around $4,330/oz, moving calmly within the $4,310–$4,360 range. The massive 65–72% rally in 2025 is clearly extending into 2026, backed by strong central bank accumulation and consistent investor demand.
🔴 Market Snapshot
• Trend: Bullish structure remains intact
• Support: $4,310
• Resistance: $4,400 — a clean breakout could unlock $4,500+
• Lower afternoon volume is normal and often sets the stage for the next push
🔴 Central Bank Demand
• Q3 2025 buying reached 220 tonnes (+28% QoQ)
• YTD accumulation ~3,717 tonnes (World Gold Council)
• Emerging markets continue aggressive strategic buying
🔴 Trader Psychology
Afternoon consolidation tests patience. Avoid FOMO, wait for confirmation, and execute only high-probability setups.
📊 Bullish 2026 Forecasts
• Goldman Sachs: $4,900 by year-end
• JP Morgan: $5,055+ average in Q4, with upside potential
💡 Pro Tip: On Binance Futures, keep leverage low, risk max 1% per trade, and let the trend do the heavy lifting.
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