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Highlights

The Bank of France and several other central banks accelerated gold sales in April, injecting $15 billion in supply and intensifying market pressure.
Investor appetite for gold has declined, as evidenced by World Gold Council data and persistent outflows from gold ETFs despite geopolitical risks.
Gold trades below key short- and medium-term moving averages with bearish momentum, but current weekly technicals signal high rebound odds within a $4,400–$4,780 expected range.

Central bank sales drive supply surge amid faltering investor demand

The Bank of France executed a major gold reserve repatriation and sale in late April, netting $15 billion and significantly increasing physical supply to the market. Several central banks, including Turkey, Russia, and Azerbaijan, have also raised their gold sales, contributing to additional selling pressure as fiscal and inflationary stress intensify. Institutional data from the World Gold Council and ETF outflows confirm that investor demand for gold has diminished in recent weeks. This activity has coincided with ongoing geopolitical tensions and central bank policy moves but has been accompanied by price action remaining under broader selling pressure.

Bearish momentum persists as resistance aligns with mixed signals

On the technical front, gold faces overhead resistance near the MA-20 ($4,732.10) and MA-50 ($4,722.46), with immediate support at the MA-200 ($4,558.55). The Ichimoku Kijun level at $2,442.00 sits far below the current price and serves as a distant technical floor. Momentum indicators are mixed: daily MACD and ADX both signal a 'Sell,' reflecting ongoing bearish momentum, while the RSI is at 43.54 and the Stoch RSI ('Strong Buy,' 38.24) suggests emerging oversold conditions, complemented by a neutral CCI (-19.99) and a strongly oversold BBP (-35.72). The Awesome Oscillator remains neutral, underscoring the lack of strong short-term momentum, as gold trades near the day's lows within a moderate intraday range.

Sideways price risk as upside rebound probability increases

Over the next five sessions, the typical volatility band for gold is expected between $4,400 and $4,780. Technical readings indicate a high probability of a near-term rebound (greater than 80%), with the most likely scenario being sideways consolidation between the identified support and resistance levels. Should the price break above $4,780, follow-through momentum could drive further gains. Conversely, a decline below the $4,400 support area would risk triggering deeper retracement, though this outcome is less likely based on current trends.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, analyst at Traders Union, sees gold under sustained pressure from major central bank sales and a clear shift in institutional sentiment. He notes that macro and geopolitical factors remain tense, but diminishing investment demand is keeping the metal capped below key averages. The expert believes oversold technicals could spark a rebound, but near-term consolidation is more likely. "With fundamentals still bearish yet volatility high, I see gold in a holding pattern, and traders should stay alert for a tactical bounce off support."

Previously it was reported that gold was under persistent downside pressure amid shifting central bank strategies and technical signals reflecting seller dominance. The latest developments reinforce this bearish bias as global central bank sales accelerate, making the $4,558.55 MA-200 a critical support to monitor for potential inflection in price direction.

Source of Data: XAU Price Analysis by TU

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