Supply and demand zones on gold
A supply zone is an area where sellers overwhelmed buyers and price dropped sharply; a demand zone is where buyers overwhelmed sellers and price rose sharply. These zones mark imbalance, and price often reacts when it returns to them.
How zones form
A zone is created by a base (a tight pause where orders build up) followed by a strong departure. Demand forms at the base of a rally; supply forms at the base of a drop. The stronger and faster the departure, the more significant the zone.
Rating zone strength
Good zones share common traits: a clean, narrow base, a powerful departure that leaves an imbalance, and the zone still unmitigated. Our chart scores each zone and grades it, and it tracks whether the zone has been tested, partly mitigated, or flipped into the opposite role.
Demand, supply and flips
When a demand zone breaks, it can flip into supply, and vice versa. This flip (a breaker) is a strong signal because the market has changed its mind about that area. The chart labels flipped zones so you are not caught trading an old idea.
Trading the reaction
Zones are areas, not exact lines, so patience matters. Watch for price to enter the zone and show a reaction before acting. Combine zones with order blocks and overall structure. Try it live on the XAUUSD chart with supply and demand turned on.
FAQ
How is a demand zone different from support?
Support is a single price level with a history of bounces. A demand zone is a wider area of buying imbalance. They often sit together.
What does it mean when a zone flips?
It means a demand zone broke and now acts as supply (or the reverse). This flip is a meaningful shift in control.
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