What was the outcome of this XAUUSD short trade on January 22, 2024?

The trade closed at -1.00R: stop reached, risk invalidated. Entry was 2,024.24 with a stop at 2,044.24 and targets at 1,984.24 and 1,954.24. Risk was fixed before entry and never widened during the trade.

What risk to reward structure did this gold trade use?

Risk was $20.00 per ounce, defined as 1R before entry. The first target paid 1R on half the position and moved the stop to break even, and the remainder worked toward the second target. The result was -1.00R.

When was this XAUUSD trade opened and how long did it last?

It opened on Monday January 22, 2024 at 15:35 UTC during the London and New York overlap and resolved after 190 hours 40 minutes of market time. Gold liquidity is deepest across London and New York, where most qualified decisions cluster.

How was this gold trade managed after entry?

Half of the position was closed at the first target 1,984.24 and the stop moved to break even, leaving the remainder to work toward 1,954.24. Management followed the predefined plan without discretionary intervention.

Is this XAUUSD case study a live signal or a historical replay?

It is a historical replay of the current rule set over recorded M5 gold prices, not a signal published live at the time. It is shown for educational and analytical purposes and is not financial advice.

XAUUSD Short at 2,024.24 (January 22, 2024) -1.00R

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