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Gold Trading Psychology

Welcome to my archive on gold trading psychology. Trading XAU/USD on a micro account demands absolute mental discipline, and I frequently battle my own emotions on the charts. Here, I openly document my psychological hurdles, from managing fear during drawdowns to maintaining strict stop-loss discipline when the market moves against me.

Three 200g fine gold bars resting on a pile of gold coins

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #37: Gold Rejected Below $4,200 | 30 Sep 2026

Gold stalls under $4,200 resistance this morning as I weigh today's Core PCE, ADP and GDP data against a stretched risk-reward into London's open.

2026-09-30

Trader's Desk

FTMO Review: Why I Trade Gold With This Prop Firm

I dive deep into the FTMO ecosystem, from the OANDA acquisition to the new FTMO Futures, explaining why their Swing Challenge is my top choice for trading.

2026-09-11

A trader analysing charts on three monitors, illustrating the focused professional desktop environment I recommend for gold.

Trader's Desk

Why I Stopped Trading XAU/USD on My Mobile Phone

Trading gold on a mobile phone removes friction but increases behavioural risk. Here is why I moved my XAU/USD trading strictly to a desktop setup.

2026-09-01

A standard trading desk I often observe, showing three screens with an economic calendar and a XAU/USD chart.

Gold History & Curiosities

Trading the London Open: My XAU/USD Asian Handover Strategy

I share my personal insights on trading the XAU/USD transition from the Asian session to the London open, breaking down liquidity sweeps and volume spikes.

2026-08-27