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Gold’s Technical Indicators
Gold is trading higher for the third consecutive day, with bulls testing the $4,150 resistance area. The softer US Dollar in moderate risk-on markets supports precious metals, amid developments on US government funding.
The US Senate reached a deal to end the largest government shutdown in history. The bill is expected to pass the House and be signed by President Trump soon. XAU/USD price broke above $4,050, indicating bullish momentum.
Technical indicators such as the 4-hour RSI and MACD support the positive outlook. A confirmation above $4,150 could lead to the $4,220 level, challenging bulls near all-time highs of $4,380. Supports include $4,050 and $3,880.
Gold’s Role as a Safe Haven
Gold is seen as a store of value and safe-haven asset during turbulent times. It hedges against inflation and currency depreciation, as it doesn’t rely on a specific issuer. Central banks are major Gold holders, adding 1,136 tonnes worth $70 billion in 2022.
Gold shows an inverse relationship with the US Dollar and Treasuries. When the Dollar depreciates, Gold tends to rise. Geopolitical instability and low interest rates also affect Gold’s movement. It is sensitive to USD behaviour due to its pricing in dollars.
Given the current situation on November 11, 2025, we see gold testing the significant $4,150 resistance level for the third day. The market’s immediate focus is the US Dollar, which has weakened following news of a deal to end the latest government shutdown. Derivative traders should view a confirmed break and hold above $4,150 as a primary signal for bullish positions.
For those anticipating a continued rise, buying call options with a strike price around $4,200 could be a viable strategy to capture the potential move towards the next resistance at $4,220. This upward momentum is supported by last week’s US inflation data, which came in at a slightly elevated 3.8% year-over-year, reinforcing gold’s appeal as an inflation hedge. The World Gold Council’s Q3 2025 report also noted that central banks continued their aggressive purchasing, adding another 250 tonnes to global reserves.
Trading Strategies at Key Levels
Conversely, if gold fails to break through the $4,150 barrier in the coming days, it could signal a short-term top. We saw a similar pattern in late 2023, where gold retreated sharply after failing to clear major resistance levels. A rejection here could present an opportunity for put options targeting the $4,050 support level.
Traders must watch the US Dollar Index closely, as its direction will be a key driver for gold. The shutdown news seems mostly priced in, and any signs of the Dollar finding a bottom could quickly cap gold’s rally. A failure to break higher would align with technical indicators like the 4-hour RSI pulling back, suggesting the recent bullish impulse may be losing steam.
Given the uncertainty at this key technical juncture, volatility is expected to increase. Implied volatility on gold options has already risen, reflecting anticipation of a decisive move either above resistance or back down to support. This environment could be suitable for strategies like straddles, which profit from a large price swing in either direction without betting on which way it will go.
