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Gold's behaviour is interesting here. Despite geopolitical tensions and risk-off sentiment, it has struggled to attract safe-haven flows, suggesting that higher real yields and a stronger dollar are currently the dominant forces.

The $4,000 level is both a psychological and technical support. If it holds, sentiment could improve quickly and trigger a relief rally. If it breaks decisively, momentum traders may push prices lower before long-term buyers step in.

Personally, I prefer gradual scaling rather than trying to call the exact bottom. A staggered approach reduces the risk of buying too early while ensuring some exposure if support holds. Waiting for a confirmed breakdown may provide a better entry price, but it also risks missing a sharp rebound.

The key question: is gold's weakness a temporary response to rate expectations, or is the market signalling that the safe-haven trade is losing strength for now?

Gold Slides: At Key $4,000 Level, Time to Buy the Dip?

Gold futures touched an intraday low of approximately $4,047, edging closer to the psychologically and technically critical $4,000. Notably, amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and broad market risk-off, gold failed to play its traditional safe-haven role . The $4,000 round number is a key battleground: holding it could support a recovery, while a break lower may open fresh downside. With gold approaching $4,000, will you scale in gradually or wait for a confirmed breakdown first?

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