(/GCZ25) continue to trade with strong bullish momentum, closing recently at $3,789.8, just under the cycle high of $3,824.6. From the 2023 cycle low of $2,117.8, the market has advanced in a powerful long-term uptrend. Institutional participation has grown steadily, evidenced by rising volume, while momentum indicators signal consolidation within strength.
At this juncture, gold sits above the 360-day VC PMI Pivot ($3,364), confirming bullish bias in the longer-term cycle. The next projected targets remain Sell 1 ($4,182) and Sell 2 ($4,565) on the 360-day map.
360-Day Framework
The 360-day VC PMI provides the annualized equilibrium level for price discovery. Trading above the pivot at $3,364 keeps the long-term path pointed higher. The following levels are dominant in this cycle:
- Buy 1: $2,979 – Long-term mean reversion support.
- Buy 2: $2,159 – Deep cycle accumulation zone.
- Sell 1: $4,182 – First profit-taking distribution level.
- Sell 2: $4,565 – Extended distribution target.
The fact that the current market is comfortably above the pivot suggests that the
30-Day Cycle Alignment
- Green curve → 360-day cycle expansion/contraction.
- Blue dashed curve → 30-day cycle swings inside the broader structure.
- Black line ($3,364) → 360-day VC PMI pivot.
- Cyan lines ($2,979 / $2,159) → long-term Buy 1 and Buy 2 accumulation zones.
- Red lines ($4,182 / $4,565) → long-term Sell 1 and Sell 2 distribution zones.
- Gold dashed line ($3,789) → current price.
- Orange dashed lines → Square of 9 harmonics:
- 90° = $3,650
- 180° = $3,940
- 270° = $4,230
- 360° = $4,520
The shorter-term 30-day cycle adds granularity within the annual structure. Presently, this cycle is oscillating between $3,640–$3,820, marking a consolidation band where tactical traders can manage positions.
When the 30-day lows align with the 360-day pivot levels (such as $3,364 or even Buy 1 at $2,979), these windows historically create high-probability mean reversion entries. Conversely, when the 30-day highs converge with the Square of 9 harmonics ($3,940, $4,230), upside breakouts are often tested.
Square of 9 Harmonic Roadmap
Applying the Square of 9 geometry to the 360-day pivot ($3,364) generates harmonic projections that align almost perfectly with VC PMI cycle levels:
- 90° rotation: $3,650 – recently confirmed as short-term support.
- 180° rotation: $3,940 – first resistance cluster above current highs.
- 270° rotation: $4,230 – overlaps with the 360-day Sell 1 target ($4,182).
- 360° rotation: $4,520 – converges with Sell 2 ($4,565).
This harmonic symmetry reinforces that the $4,180–$4,565 zone is a powerful magnet for this cycle, combining both time-tested Square of 9 geometry and the VC PMI framework.
Market Outlook
- Bullish Path: Holding above $3,640 consolidates strength for a breakout toward $3,940–$4,182.
- Neutral/Range: If the 30-day cycle dominates, expect chop between $3,640–$3,820.
- Bearish Risk: A close below $3,364 would neutralize the bullish 360-day bias and project a mean reversion toward $2,979.
Coach’s Note
The current cycle alignment presents traders with both tactical short-term entries and strategic long-term targets. The VC PMI and Square of 9 are in rare harmony, pointing toward $4,182–$4,565 as the next significant battle zone. Discipline is required: keep stops mental, respect cycle lows, and use short-term pullbacks to position with the dominant 360-day bullish tide.
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