gold futures technical analysis
Technical Analysis

Gold Futures (GC): Rally Stretches Higher but RSI Warns of Fatigue

Introduction

Gold has extended its rally, clearing previous resistance levels decisively. However, while the trend remains bullish, momentum indicators are starting to flash potential caution signals. The market is entering a zone where prior rallies have faced profit-taking, making this a key zone to watch.


Technical Update

S&P 500 e-mini futures with 50 ma and 200 ma and RSI indicator
  • Trend & Structure:
    Price has continued to push higher, sustaining above the 50-day MA (3,429) and leaving the old 3,509 breakout level well behind. The uptrend structure remains intact.
  • Divergence Risk:
    RSI has climbed to 70.9, pushing into overbought territory. On previous occasions (highlighted), similar RSI stretches coincided with short-term peaks. If price makes higher highs while RSI stalls, we could see a bearish divergence forming.
  • Momentum Context:
    Despite the strong move, candles show signs of smaller body ranges, hinting that buying pressure may be slowing.
  • Support Levels:
    • Immediate support sits at 3,509, the prior breakout zone.
    • Secondary support at the 50-day MA (3,429), a key dynamic level that has underpinned this move.

Key Levels

LevelTypeNote
3,715ResistanceLatest rally high
3,509SupportBreakout zone, now first defense
3,429Support50-day MA, strong technical anchor
3,119Support200-day MA, broader trend base

Outlook

  • Bull Case:
    Continuation above 3,715 would signal buyers are ignoring momentum warnings, opening the door toward 3,800+. A macro bid (inflation hedge, risk aversion, or weak USD) could reinforce this scenario.
  • Bear Case:
    If RSI divergence plays out, expect a pullback toward 3,509 or even 3,429. This would not break the uptrend but would reset stretched conditions before another attempt higher.

Final Takeaway

Gold remains firmly in a bullish uptrend, with the breakout holding above prior resistance. However, the RSI stretch and divergence risk suggest chasing fresh longs here may be late. A healthy pullback toward 3,509–3,429 would offer better risk-reward for bulls, while short-term traders should watch for topping signals.