KNOWLEDGE · GOLD BASICS

Gold XAUUSD
Spot Gold Trading

Spot Gold · trade 23 hours · with SPDR Gold Flow + COT Report data — Learn Pip, Margin, Leverage, gold price drivers and its relationship with USD.

Leverage 1:888
23/5 Market
SPDR + COT Data
🟡 XAU/USD
LIVE
$2,012.45 ▲ +1.24%
High$2,028
Low$1,996
Spread3.5 pip
Safe Haven
Global Demand
Gold 101

What is Gold XAUUSD Trading?

XAUUSD (Spot Gold · Gold price quoted in USD) is the world's most popular gold trading pair — price of 1 ounce of gold against USD. The market is open 23 hours × 5 days/week, driven by fundamentals like USD strength, interest rates, geopolitical risks, and inflation.

Power of Price provides SPDR Gold Flow + COT Report + daily gold analysis in LINE VIP — helping you understand institutional movements and gold direction in advance.

23/5
Almost 24h Open
1:888
Max Leverage
3.5
Avg Pip Spread
SPDR
+ COT Report
Gold Trading

What is Gold (XAUUSD) Trading?

Gold trading in the Forex market means buying-selling gold against USD (XAU/USD) through CFDs (Contract for Difference) without owning physical gold — profit on both up and down moves. Gold is a Safe Haven asset that investors turn to during market uncertainty: war, economic crisis, or high inflation.

Power of Price (powerofprice.co) is an Introducing Broker of XM in Thailand, offering free gold XAUUSD account opening + LINE VIP daily gold analysis room + exclusive SPDR Gold Flow and COT Report data for members.

Why Trade Gold?

Gold Analysis with SPDR Gold Flow + COT Report

Power of Price specializes in gold analysis using SPDR Gold Flow (the world's largest gold ETF) and COT Report (institutional position data) — data that most retail traders in Thailand can't access.

SPDR Gold Flow

SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) is the world's largest gold ETF. When SPDR adds gold to its portfolio = bullish signal. When SPDR reduces holdings = bearish signal.

→ View Latest SPDR Data

COT Report (Commitment of Traders)

CFTC report revealing how much gold Hedge Funds hold Long/Short. Used to gauge medium-to-long-term trends.

→ View COT Report

Gold Trading Techniques Recommended by Power of Price

1. Order Flow + Footprint

See institutional actions in the gold market

Learn Order Flow →

2. Supply & Demand Zone

Find gold reversal points using demand/supply zones

Learn S&D →

3. Price Action

Read gold price behavior from candlesticks

Learn Price Action →
Beginner Guide

Start Trading Gold XAUUSD in 4 Steps

Quick guide for beginners to start trading gold — from opening account to placing Buy/Sell orders with Stop Loss.

1️⃣ Open XM Account (Free)

Open XM through Power of Price (IB) — Use ID + address proof. Takes 1-2 business days. Min deposit $5+.

→ XM Account Guide

2️⃣ Download MT4 / MT5

Download MetaTrader 4 or 5 free at XM — Desktop, Mobile, Web supported. Login with credentials provided.

3️⃣ Place Buy / Sell XAUUSD

Open XAUUSD chart → click "New Order" → choose Buy (price up) or Sell (price down) → set Lot size → confirm.

4️⃣ Set SL + TP

SL = Stop Loss / TP = Take Profit — Risk per trade max 1-2% of portfolio.

→ Risk Management

Buy vs Sell & Order Types — Essentials

Fundamentals every gold trader must know before going live.

Buy (Long) vs Sell (Short)

📈 Buy (Long)

Use when: You expect gold price to rise

Example: Buy XAUUSD at $2,000 → price rises to $2,100 → profit $100/oz

📉 Sell (Short)

Use when: You expect gold price to fall

Example: Sell XAUUSD at $2,100 → price drops to $2,000 → profit $100/oz

Market Order vs Pending Order

⚡ Market Order

Buy/Sell at current price immediately — use when you want in now, no waiting.

⏳ Pending Order

Set order to wait for price to reach a target: Buy Limit/Sell Limit (wait for retracement), Buy Stop/Sell Stop (enter on breakout).

💡 Beginner Tip: Start with Demo Account at XM (free practice, virtual $10,000). Practice Buy/Sell + setting SL/TP on gold charts until comfortable, then go Live.

FAQ - Gold Trading

Yes. XM supports XAUUSD CFDs trading on MT4/MT5, both desktop and mobile. Max leverage 1:1000, min deposit $5. Open through Power of Price for free LINE VIP daily gold analysis access.

SPDR Gold Flow is the buy-sell flow data of SPDR Gold Trust (GLD), the world's largest gold ETF. When SPDR buys more gold → price tends up. When SPDR sells → price tends down. Power of Price tracks and reports SPDR Flow daily for members.

COT Report (Commitment of Traders) from CFTC reveals Hedge Fund and institutional long/short positions in gold. Use for long-term trend: High Net Long = bullish, High Net Short = bearish. Power of Price summarizes weekly gold COT in LINE VIP.

XAUUSD spread at XM depends on account type — Standard ~3.5 pips, Ultra Low ~1.6 pips. Zero account uses commission instead. Choose based on your style (Scalping → Ultra Low/Zero, Swing → Standard is fine).

Gold moves strongest during London Session (15:00-23:00 Bangkok time) and New York Session (19:30-04:00 Bangkok time), especially the overlap (19:30-23:00) with highest volume. Major news: NFP, FOMC, CPI, PPI from US often cause big moves.

Start Trading Gold with Power of Price

Open XM account free + LINE VIP daily gold analysis + SPDR + COT Report data

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⚠️ Forex and CFDs trading involves risk. Investors should study before deciding.