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🟡 XAUUSD Daily Market Analysis – January 21, 2026

  • Neom
  • Jan 21
  • 3 min read

Introduction

In today's analysis, we delve into the current state of the XAUUSD market, with gold trading at 4850 USD. This comprehensive overview will utilize various technical indicators, including Fibonacci Retracement Levels, Exponential Moving Averages (EMA), RSI divergence, and more, to provide insights into the daily and 4-hour timeframes.

Market Overview

Gold has always been a safe haven for investors, and its price movements are closely monitored by traders worldwide. As we analyze the market, we will focus on key support and resistance levels, EMA values, and other critical indicators that can guide trading strategies.

Current Market Price

  • Gold (XAUUSD): 4850 USD

Technical Analysis

Support & Resistance Levels

Daily Timeframe:

  1. Support Levels:

    • First Support: 4540 USD

    • Second Support: 4536 USD

    • Third Support: 4525 USD

  2. Resistance Levels:

    • First Resistance: 4875 USD

    • Second Resistance: 4900 USD

    • Third Resistance: 4920 USD

4-Hour Timeframe:

  1. Support Levels:

    • First Support: 4540 USD

    • Second Support: 4536 USD

    • Third Support: 4525 USD

  2. Resistance Levels:

    • First Resistance: 4875 USD

    • Second Resistance: 4900 USD

    • Third Resistance: 4920 USD

Fibonacci Retracement Levels

Using the swing high of 4549 USD and swing low of 4536 USD, the Fibonacci retracement levels are as follows:

  • 23.6%: 4555 USD

  • 38.2%: 4568 USD

  • 50%: 4579 USD

  • 61.8%: 4592 USD

These levels indicate potential reversal points where traders may consider entering or exiting positions.

Exponential Moving Averages (EMA)

Daily Timeframe:

  • EMA 50: 4580 USD

  • EMA 100: 4565 USD

  • EMA 200: 4550 USD

  • EMA 400: 4530 USD

4-Hour Timeframe:

  • EMA 50: 4560 USD

  • EMA 100: 4550 USD

  • EMA 200: 4535 USD

  • EMA 400: 4520 USD

The EMAs provide insights into the overall trend direction. Currently, the price is above the EMAs on the daily timeframe, indicating a bullish trend.

RSI Divergence

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently showing signs of divergence. As the price of gold rises, the RSI is not confirming this upward movement, suggesting potential weakness in the current bullish momentum. Traders should monitor this closely as it could indicate a reversal or correction.

Order Blocks

Order blocks are significant areas where institutional traders have placed large orders. In the current analysis, we identify the following order blocks:

  • Bullish Order Block: 4536 USD to 4540 USD

  • Bearish Order Block: 4875 USD to 4900 USD

These zones are critical for understanding potential price reactions.

MACD Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is currently showing a bullish crossover, suggesting potential upward momentum. However, traders should be cautious, as the MACD histogram is beginning to flatten, indicating that the upward momentum may be losing strength.

Summary of Key Levels

Daily & 4-Hour Support and Resistance

  • Daily Support: 4540 USD, 4536 USD, 4525 USD

  • Daily Resistance: 4875 USD, 4900 USD, 4920 USD

  • 4-Hour Support: 4540 USD, 4536 USD, 4525 USD

  • 4-Hour Resistance: 4875 USD, 4900 USD, 4920 USD

Exponential Moving Average (EMA) Levels

Daily Time Frame:

  • EMA 50: 4580 USD

  • EMA 100: 4565 USD

  • EMA 200: 4550 USD

  • EMA 400: 4530 USD

4-Hour Time Frame:

  • EMA 50: 4560 USD

  • EMA 100: 4550 USD

  • EMA 200: 4535 USD

  • EMA 400: 4520 USD

Weekly Pivots

  • Weekly Pivot High: 4900 USD

  • Weekly Pivot Low: 4525 USD

  • Weekly Pivot Close: 4600 USD

Daily Pivots

  • Daily Pivot High: 4875 USD

  • Daily Pivot Low: 4536 USD

  • Daily Pivot Close: 4600 USD

Conclusion

In summary, the XAUUSD market presents a complex landscape influenced by various technical indicators. Traders should pay close attention to the identified support and resistance levels, Fibonacci retracement levels, and the behavior of the EMA and RSI. The current bullish trend appears strong, but caution is advised due to signs of divergence and potential weakness in momentum.


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