XAUUSD FOMC Sniper Plan – May 7, 2025
“We Don’t Chase Breakouts. We Build the Trap Before the Noise.”
Macro & Geopolitical Context – What Really Matters Today
Markets are frozen in anticipation of tonight’s FOMC bombshell:
20:00 UTC – FOMC Statement & Rate Decision
20:30 UTC – Powell Speaks
Traders are split. Some expect a dovish tone to push gold through ATH. Others brace for a hawkish surprise.
But let’s get one thing straight:
Gold has already run thousands of pips. It doesn’t need help going higher — it needs a reason not to collapse.
That’s what Powell holds in his hands tonight.
Meanwhile, geopolitics stay hot in the background:
Middle East tensions simmer (again).
Trump pressure on Powell to step down adds political risk.
Global yields are compressing → gold remains macro-favored.
This is not a time for guessing. This is a time for traps.
🧠 Current Structure Snapshot (Price: 3431)
HTF is still bullish, but we’re extended.
Last confirmed HH = 3488, with ATH = 3500
We’re in a short-term retrace under a H4 CHoCH → excellent sniper conditions.
🧱 Key Structural Levels
Zone Type Price Range Context
R2 3488–3495 Last HH OB + extension sweep trap
R1 3448–3455 H4 OB + liquidity pocket under HH
S1 3378–3384 H4 OB + FVG + EMA 50 confluence
S2 3333–3340 D1 OB + CHoCH + imbalance zone
We don’t use FIBO extensions for guessing entries. We use them to target the crowd who does:
Extension Price Range Use
1.272 3530–3535 TP3 only
1.618 3575–3580 Final exhaustion area
Sniper Setups – Real, Refined, Ruthless
🟢 Buy #1 – 3378–3384
Valid H4 OB
FVG tail fill + internal liquidity
RSI around 40 + EMA 50 bounce
SL: 3365
TP1: 3405 | TP2: 3430 | TP3: 3455
🧠 Our first reaction zone before news madness.
🟢 Buy #2 – 3333–3340
D1 OB + imbalance
Clean internal liquidity from 3300–3330
Confluence with CHoCH base
SL: 3315
TP1: 3370 | TP2: 3405 | TP3: 3448
This zone is invisible to retail — perfect trap before spike.
Sell #1 – 3448–3455
H4 OB at premium
EMA rejection + FVG close
Pre-news stop hunt ideal here
SL: 3462
TP1: 3430 | TP2: 3405 | TP3: 3385
Don’t short gold randomly — short it here, where retail longs trap themselves.
Sell #2 – 3488–3495
Last HH OB before ATH
Strong fibo ext confluence
Sweeps = liquidity + exhaustion
SL: 3504
TP1: 3465 | TP2: 3430 | TP3: 3395
If they want to break ATH before Powell, we’ll be waiting above it.
EMAs in Sync
EMA Signal
21 Tested from below — sell confluence at 3448
50 Lining up near Buy #1
200 Far below — macro still bullish
🧠 Execution Plan
Stay flat before FOMC unless setups trigger with PA confluence
Anticipate whipsaws → SLs must be respected
If price consolidates above 3455 = bullish continuation likely
If it sweeps 3448–3455 and rejects = sell of the week
Drop a and follow us: if you’re not trading emotion — you’re trading execution.
Important Notice!!!
The above analysis is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always compare with your plan and wait for confirmation before taking action.