The described setup captures a potential sniper entry trading opportunity on XAU / USD when the price accurately re-tested the demand zone at 3175. The bullish structure remained intact while the stop loss stayed safe below the invalidation point at 3169.
The trade was executed based on:
- Break of structure and confirmation of re-test
- Validation of the demand zone at 3175 - 3172
- Strong bullish recovery with higher lows
- Placing a tight SL below the previous structural low to reduce risk
The setup provides an exceptionally favorable risk-to-reward ratio of 7.12, targeting:
- TP1: 3181 (high local liquidity)
- TP2: 3184.5 (secondary resistance zone)
- TP3: 3190 (major clean-up target)
📌 This is smart money trading at its best: low drawdown, extremely tight risks, and clear directional bias.