$XAU Afternoon Analysis: Gold Steady $4,595 in Weekend Hold – Powell Probe & Tariff Delay Continue, BTC $95K Rotation Watch? 📊⚖️ January 18, 2026
Traders, afternoon pulse: XAU ~$4,595/oz (non-trading weekend), supported by DOJ probe into Powell (ongoing subpoenas & threats) & tariff ruling delay.
✍️ Key Insights:
🔴 Catalyst: Probe escalates (subpoenas Jan 10-11; intimidation claims, backlash); tariff delayed – $140B liquidity on hold. Geopolitics & China buying premium.
🔴 Technical: Gold above $4,550 – support $4,520-$4,550, target $4,700+. BTC ~$95K hold; BTC/Gold oversold – rotation possible.
🔴 Context: Probe & delay test discipline; gold hedge strong.
✍️ 2026 Forecasts:
📌 Goldman Sachs: $4,900 year-end.
📌 JP Morgan: $5,055+ Q4 avg.
Pro Tip: Binance Futures – 1% risk. Long Gold $4,550 support (stops <$4,520); BTC/Gold <20 for BTC entries. Light positions weekend!
Your take? Probe & delay push Gold $4,700+ post-weekend, or BTC rotation to $100K first? Key levels & plans below! 🔥
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