Lingrid | GOLD Weekly MARKET Analysis: CONSOLIDATION Phase

XAUUSD has made a positive move but faced resistance at $3,430, with strong support established at $3,250. The market is likely to trade sideways or experience a deeper correction in the near term. A major resistance barrier appears to be forming overhead, making further upside difficult without significant catalysts.

These temporary pullbacks may prove beneficial within what appears to be a longer-term uptrend. It is natural for markets to move sideways and form consolidation patterns after the bullish momentum we've witnessed since the beginning of this year. Therefore, sideways consolidation currently represents the healthiest market reaction.

Last year, we observed similar price action where the market made a bullish move from February through April before consolidating for two months. Current price action suggests we may see consolidation in the form of a triangle pattern before a major catalyst fuels the next market move. Overall, I expect the market to continue moving sideways within the April trading range, with the possibility of a deeper correction.

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