XAUUSD Gold

XAUUSD Asian Session Report - 2026-04-23

Session Asian Session
Date April 23, 2026
Bias
πŸ”΄ Short
Confidence Medium

Session Snapshot

  • Open: 2342.15
  • High: 2348.75
  • Low: 2339.42
  • Close: 2346.28
  • Change: +0.18%
  • MCM State: Distribution
  • Volume Context: Moderate

Supply/Demand Zones

Demand Zones

Zone Range Status Strength
D1 2339.42-2341.50 Fresh Strong
D2 2335.00-2337.20 Tested Moderate

Supply Zones

Zone Range Status Strength
S1 2348.00-2350.25 Fresh Strong
S2 2352.50-2354.80 Tested Moderate

Support/Resistance Matrix

Level Type Price Strength Distance
R2 Psychological/Structural 2350.00 Strong +0.16%
R1 Structural 2348.75 Moderate +0.11%
Current - 2346.28 - -
S1 Structural 2342.15 Strong -0.18%
S2 Psychological 2340.00 Moderate -0.27%

Liquidity Hunt Map

  • Buy-Stop Clusters: 2349-2350, 2353
  • Sell-Stop Clusters: 2339, 2335
  • Recent Sweeps: Low at 2339.42 (1h ago)
  • Next Target: 2350 buy stops

Fear Factor Meter

FEAR [πŸ”΄πŸ”΄πŸŸ πŸŸ πŸŸ‘πŸŸ’πŸŸ’] GREED
              β–²
        Score: 6/10 - Cautious

Inputs: DXY=108.5, VIX=14.2, US10Y=4.52%

Directional Bias

  • Bias: Short
  • Confidence: Medium
  • Rationale: Distribution phase in moderate Asian volume likely caps upside at fresh S1 amid elevated DXY.

Action Zones

Setup Entry Trigger TP1 TP2 SL
πŸ“‰ Short S1 2348-2350 Upthrust rejection 2342.15 2339.42 2351.50
πŸ“ˆ Long D1 2339-2341 Spring bounce 2346 2348 2337.00

Momentum View

IF rejection at S1 during OB window β†’ probable markdown to D1 fresh demand.