⚡ Quick Results Summary
- ✅ 3 gold trades in 48 hours
- ✅ $1,712 profit (100% win rate)
- ✅ Real MT5 screenshots below
- ✅ Exact strategy revealed (4 min read)
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Trading Gold (XAU/USD) in 2025: How I Made $1,712 in 48 Hours With 3 Perfect Trades
Introduction: $1,712 in Two Days Trading Gold (Here’s The Proof)
November 27-28, 2025. Two days. Three trades. $1,712 profit.
Not spread across months. Not 50 trades with tons of losses mixed in. Just three calculated XAU/USD positions during a specific market setup.
November 28, 2025: 3 total trades, 3 winners, 0 losers, $1,712 net profit
That screenshot shows my actual trading account. November 28, 2025. Three XAU/USD trades:
- Trade 1: +$838 profit
- Trade 2: +$666 profit
- Trade 3: +$208 profit
Total: $1,712. Win rate for these trades: 100%.
Now here’s what makes this interesting. I’m not a professional trader. I don’t have some secret algorithm or insider information. I just waited for ONE specific setup I’ve been tracking for months.
Gold hit a pattern I recognized. I took three positions. All three worked.
Daily breakdown: Nov 26 (-$11 from earlier trade), Nov 27 (+$81), Nov 28 ($1,712 cumulative showing)
The calendar view shows the whole story. One small $11 loss on November 26. Then +$81 on November 27. Then the big day, November 28, when everything clicked.
But let me show you something even more important than these two days.
Overall XAU/USD stats: 5 total trades, 80% win rate, $448 average win vs -$11 average loss, $1,782 total profit
My overall gold trading stats across all time:
- Total XAU/USD trades: 5
- Win rate: 80% (4 wins, 1 loss)
- Average winner: $448
- Average loser: -$11
- Total profit: $1,782
- Profit factor: 165.97
That profit factor (165.97) means for every dollar I risk losing, I make $165.97 in profit. That’s not normal. That’s not sustainable forever. But it shows what happens when you wait for the RIGHT setup instead of forcing trades.
This article breaks down exactly what I was watching, why November 27-28 triggered my entries, and the specific XAU/USD pattern that generated these results.
Fair warning: this isn’t a “trade gold every day” system. It’s a “wait weeks for perfect setup, then strike hard” approach.
For a broader trading context, see our forex trading strategies guide.
Why I Switched From Forex To Gold (And Never Looked Back)
My EUR/USD Disaster
Six months ago, I was grinding EUR/USD, trying to scalp 10-20 pips daily.
Took 47 trades in one month. Win rate: 53%. Should’ve been profitable, right?
Wrong. Lost $340 that month.
Why? Spreads and commissions ate everything.
EUR/USD spread: 0.6 pips average. Doesn’t sound like much.
But 47 trades × 0.6 pips × $0.10 per pip (on 0.01 lots) = $28.20 just in spread costs.
Then 47 trades × $0.35 commission (my broker) = $16.45 more.
Total trading costs: $44.65 monthly just to place trades.
My 53% win rate generated maybe $80 gross profit. Minus $44.65 costs = $35.35 net.
Then I’d have one bad day, lose $50, and go negative for the month.
Exhausting.
Why Gold Changed Everything
XAU/USD moves differently.
EUR/USD typical day: 60-80 pips
XAU/USD typical day: 2,000-3,000 pips
XAU/USD typical day: 2,000-3,000 pips
Gold moves 25-50× more than forex pairs daily.
But here’s the thing everyone misses: gold is PREDICTABLE during specific conditions.
Not predictable like “it’ll definitely go up tomorrow.” Predictable like “when X and Y happen, gold does Z about 75-80% of the time.”
That predictability is what generated my $1,712 in 48 hours.
The Setup That Made $1,712 (November 27-28, 2025)
What I Was Watching
I track one primary thing with gold: US Dollar strength and Federal Reserve signals.
Gold and the US Dollar Index (DXY) move inversely about 80% of the time:
- Dollar up → Gold down
- Dollar down → Gold up
Week of November 24, 2025:
Federal Reserve minutes released November 26 showed officials discussing “potential rate adjustments if inflation continues declining.”
Translation: Fed might cut rates sooner than expected.
Rate cuts = weaker dollar = stronger gold.
The Trigger (November 27)
In the morning of November 27, DXY (US Dollar Index) broke below key support at 106.20.
Gold was sitting at $4,157 per ounce.
When DXY breaks support, gold typically rallies. I’d seen this pattern 8 times in the past year. It worked 6 times.
That’s 75% hit rate—good enough to trade.
Trade #1: November 27, Entry $4,157.76
DXY broke 106.20 at 9:47 AM EST.
Gold started climbing. Hit $4,158 resistance, paused for 12 minutes.
Then volume spiked—buying pressure.
I entered long at $4,157.76 (actually entering near session lows before the move).
Position size: 0.3 lots (larger than my usual because setup was textbook)
My rules:
- Entry: Above $4,157.50 with volume confirmation
- Target: $4,187 (+2,950 pips, +$295 on 0.01 lot)
- Stop: $4,150 (-775 pips, -$77.50 on 0.01 lot)
Gold rallied through the session. Hit $4,186.50 by 3:20 PM.
I closed at $4,186.50, for a profit of $838.
That’s 2,874 pips captured on a 0.3 lot position.
Trade #2: November 27, Entry $4,157.76 (Second Position)
I actually entered TWO positions during the same setup.
Position 1: 0.3 lots (the $838 winner)
Position 2: 0.23 lots (tighter stop, different target)
Position 2: 0.23 lots (tighter stop, different target)
This second position rode further. Exited at $4,186.70.
Profit: +$666
Same setup. Different position sizing. Both worked.
Trade #3: November 27, Entry $4,157.76 (Third Position)
Third, a smaller position (0.07 lots) with an even further target.
Exited at $4,187.43 for +$208 profit.
Combined November 27-28 profit: $1,712
All three positions entered near $4,157.76. All three caught the same DXY breakdown → gold rally move.
The difference was position sizing and targets. Larger position, closer target. Smaller position, further target.
My Gold Trading Strategy (The Framework That Works)
Rule #1: Only Trade the Dollar
I don’t care about gold’s “intrinsic value” or inflation hedging or any of that.
I trade gold based on ONE thing: US Dollar weakness.
The correlation:
Strong DXY → Sell gold
Weak DXY → Buy gold
Weak DXY → Buy gold
That’s 80% of my edge.
Rule #2: Wait For Key Level Breaks
I don’t trade gold randomly.
I wait for DXY to break major support (if buying gold) or major resistance (if selling gold).
November 27 example:
DXY support: 106.20 (held for 3 weeks prior)
When it broke, I knew dollar sellers would pile in. That means gold buyers are piling in at the same time.
I trade the break, not the bounce.
Rule #3: Position Sizing By Conviction
Normal trade (70% confidence): 0.01-0.02 lots
Good setup (80% confidence): 0.05-0.10 lots
Perfect setup (85%+ confidence): 0.15-0.30 lots
Good setup (80% confidence): 0.05-0.10 lots
Perfect setup (85%+ confidence): 0.15-0.30 lots
November 27 was the perfect setup territory:
- DXY broke major support
- Fed minutes were dovish.
- Volume confirmed breakout
I used larger sizing (0.3, 0.23, 0.07 lots across three positions).
That’s why a $1,712 profit was possible. The setup justified the size.
Rule #4: Multiple Targets, Multiple Positions
I don’t put all my money in one position with one target.
I split into 2-3 positions:
- Position 1: Largest size, closest target (high probability)
- Position 2: Medium size, medium target
- Position 3: Smallest size, furthest target (runner)
November 27 breakdown:
Position 1 (0.3 lots): Target $4,186.50 → Hit for $838
Position 2 (0.23 lots): Target $4,186.70 → Hit for $666
Position 3 (0.07 lots): Target $4,187.43 → Hit for $208
Position 2 (0.23 lots): Target $4,186.70 → Hit for $666
Position 3 (0.07 lots): Target $4,187.43 → Hit for $208
If only Position 1 hit and 2-3 stopped out, I’d still profit $838.
If all three hit (which happened), I profit $1,712.
Risk-reward asymmetry. That’s the game.
Rule #5: No Trades Without The Setup
Here’s the hardest part: waiting.
I took 3 trades on November 27-28 because the setup appeared.
Before that? One small trade on November 26 that lost $11.
Before that? Nothing for weeks.
Most traders can’t handle this. They need action daily.
I don’t trade gold for action. I trade it for profit. If there’s no setup, there’s no trade.
My November stats:
- Days traded: 2 (27th and 28th)
- Days skipped: 28
- Profit from 2 days: $1,712
- Profit from 28 days of doing nothing: $0 lost
Doing nothing is underrated.
Understanding Gold’s Personality (What I Learned The Expensive Way)
Gold Doesn’t Care About Your Analysis
October 2025 mistake:
Drew perfect support/resistance levels on the gold chart. Bought at support ($4,102). Set stop at $4,095.
Gold dropped straight through support to $4,088. Hit my stop. Lost $28.
Then, it rallied back above $4,102 without me.
The lesson: Gold respects macro (the dollar, the Fed, rates) more than technical levels.
If DXY is ripping higher, gold support won’t hold. Period.
Now I check dollar FIRST, gold chart SECOND.
Gold Moves During Specific Hours
Best XAU/USD trading windows:
London trading hours (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Time)
- Highest volume
- Clearest directional moves
- Where I took all three November trades
8:30 AM EST (US economic data releases)
- CPI, NFP, Fed minutes
- Gold can move 1,500+ pips in 30 minutes.
2:00 PM EST (Fed announcements)
- FOMC meetings 8× yearly
- 2,000-4,000 pip potential moves
Worst hours:
6:00 PM – 2:00 AM EST (Asian session)
- Low volume
- Choppy, whipsaws everywhere
- I don’t trade this session anymore.
All my profitable trades happened during the London session or US data releases. All my losing trades happened during the Asian session or at random hours.
Now I literally close my charts outside 8 AM – 4 PM EST. Can’t trade what I can’t see.
Gold Loves Fear, Hates Confidence
March 2025: Banking sector stress. Gold rallied $4,020 → $4,180 in 10 days (+16,000 pips).
July 2025: Strong economic data, Fed hawkish. Gold dropped $4,215 → $4,080 in 8 days (-13,500 pips).
The pattern:
Market fear (banking crisis, recession worries, geopolitical tension) → Gold rallies
Market confidence (strong economy, Fed hawkish, stocks surging) → Gold drops
Market confidence (strong economy, Fed hawkish, stocks surging) → Gold drops
I don’t fight this.
Scared market + weak dollar = I buy gold
Confident market + strong dollar = I sell gold or don’t trade
Confident market + strong dollar = I sell gold or don’t trade
My Actual Trading Results (Full Transparency)
Let me show you everything beyond just the $1,712 November trades.
Overall XAU/USD Performance
Total trades: 5
Winners: 4 (80%)
Losers: 1 (20%)
Winners: 4 (80%)
Losers: 1 (20%)
Winning trades:
- Trade 1 (Nov 27): +$838
- Trade 2 (Nov 27): +$666
- Trade 3 (Nov 27): +$208
- Trade 4 (Nov 27 earlier): +$81
Losing trade:
- Trade 5 (Nov 26): -$11
Total profit: $1,782 ($1,712 from Nov 27-28 plus $81 from earlier trade minus $11 loss)
Average winner: $448
Average loser: -$11
Average loser: -$11
Risk-reward ratio: $448 ÷ $11 = 40.7:1
That 40.7:1 ratio is insane. Not sustainable long-term. But shows what happens when you:
- Wait for perfect setups.
- Size appropriately
- Let winners run
- Cut losers fast
What The 80% Win Rate Actually Means
People see 80% and think, “Wow, must win all the time.”
Wrong.
I took ONE trade on November 26 (lost $11).
Waited.
Took ZERO trades for weeks before that.
Then, November 27-28: FOUR trades, all winners.
That’s 4 wins out of 5 total trades = 80%.
It’s not magic. It’s patience.
The $11 Loss (November 26)
Entered long gold at $4,165, anticipating dollar weakness.
DXY didn’t break down. Gold chopped sideways.
My stop at $4,164 got hit within 90 minutes.
Lost $11.
Why such a small loss? Position size was 0.01 lots (testing a setup I wasn’t fully confident in).
When conviction is low, size is microscopic. When conviction is high (November 27), the size is 30× larger.
That’s how you protect capital while maximizing good opportunities.
Common Gold Trading Mistakes (I’ve Made Them All)
Mistake #1: Trading Gold Like Forex
What I did wrong:
Tried scalping gold for 100-200-pip moves, like I would with EUR/USD.
Entered and exited 6 times in one day (October 2025).
Result: +$34 gross profit, -$22 in spreads/commissions = +$12 net for entire day of work.
The lesson:
Gold’s spread is 20-40 pips, depending on the broker. You can’t scalp it profitably.
You need a minimum of 800-1,000 pip targets just to make the spread worthwhile.
My November 27 trades averaged a 2,900-pip profit. THAT’S the kind of move that justifies gold’s wider spread.
Mistake #2: Ignoring The Dollar
October disaster:
Gold is sitting at perfect technical support ($4,098). Bought it.
Problem: DXY was surging on strong jobs data.
Gold dropped to $4,062 despite “perfect support.” Lost $72.
The lesson:
The gold chart alone is useless. Must check DXY first.
Now my rule: If DXY and gold aren’t aligned with my bias, I don’t trade regardless of how perfect the gold chart looks.
Mistake #3: Holding Through Weekends
September 2025:
Long gold Friday 4:48 PM at $4,121. Weekend comes.
Monday opens at $4,088 (33-pip gap down).
My stop was $4,115. But the gap opened BELOW my stop.
Got filled at $4,088 for a -$66 loss, instead of the planned -$12 loss.
The lesson:
Close ALL gold positions by Friday, 4:00 PM EST.
Weekend gaps are too unpredictable. Not worth it.
Now I don’t hold anything through Saturday-Sunday. Ever.
Mistake #4: Overleveraging Gold’s Volatility
Early November:
Gold moving 2,500 pips daily looked like “easy money.”
Took 0.50 lot position (way too big for my $4,000 account).
Gold whipsawed -800 pips intraday before reversing.
That 0.50 lot position = -$400 drawdown (10% of account).
Panicked. Closed it. Lost $280.
Gold then rallied 1,600 pips—without me.
The lesson:
Gold’s volatility is WHY you size SMALLER, not bigger.
My max position now is 0.30 lots, even on the best setups. Usually 0.01-0.10 lots.
The big ranges will kill oversized positions. Size for survival first, profit second.
The Dollar-Gold Correlation Strategy (My Primary Edge)
This is the framework that generated $1,712 in two days.
How I Actually Use DXY
Step 1: Identify DXY Key Levels
I mark major support/resistance on the Dollar Index chart:
Current levels (December 2025):
- Resistance: 107.50
- Support: 106.20
- Support: 105.00
These have been held multiple times over the past 3 months.
Step 2: Watch For Breaks
DXY breaks support → Dollar sellers flood in → Gold buyers flood in simultaneously
DXY breaks resistance → Dollar buyers flood in → Gold sellers flood in simultaneously
November 27 example:
DXY broke the 106.20 support at 9:47 AM.
Within 3 minutes, I was watching gold for entry.
The Exact Entry Process
9:47 AM: DXY breaks 106.20
9:48 AM: Check gold price action
9:49 AM: Gold holding above $4,157, volume increasing
9:50 AM: Gold breaks $4,158, previous resistance
9:51 AM: Enter long $4,157.76 (caught pullback entry)
9:48 AM: Check gold price action
9:49 AM: Gold holding above $4,157, volume increasing
9:50 AM: Gold breaks $4,158, previous resistance
9:51 AM: Enter long $4,157.76 (caught pullback entry)
Total time from DXY break to gold entry: 4 minutes.
Why This Works
When DXY breaks major levels, it’s not random.
It means:
- Big institutions repositioning
- Algorithm triggers firing
- Fundamental data supporting the move
I’m just piggybacking their billions.
They sell dollars → I buy gold.
They buy dollars → I sell gold.
They buy dollars → I sell gold.
I don’t need to be smarter than them. Just need to follow their footprints.
Position Sizing Framework (How I Managed Risk On $1,712 Trades)
My Account Size: $4,200
November 27, my trading account: $4,200.
Three positions totaling 0.6 lots (0.3 + 0.23 + 0.07).
Risk Per Trade
Position 1 (0.3 lots):
- Stop loss: 775 pips ($232.50 risk)
- Account risk: $232.50 ÷ $4,200 = 5.5%
That’s aggressive. I know.
But here’s why I took that risk:
- Setup was 85%+ confidence (DXY major break + Fed dovish + volume)
- I scaled into three positions (diversified targets)
- If ANY position hit, I’d still profit.
- My overall account was up for the year (could afford a drawdown)
Normally, I risk 1-2% maximum.
November 27 was an exception because the setup was textbook and I’d been waiting weeks.
The Position Sizing Formula I Use
Normal trading:
Account size × 1% ÷ stop loss in dollars = position size
$4,200 × 1% = $42 risk
Stop loss: 500 pips = $50 per 0.01 lot
Position size: $42 ÷ $50 = 0.0084 lots (round to 0.008 or 0.01)
Stop loss: 500 pips = $50 per 0.01 lot
Position size: $42 ÷ $50 = 0.0084 lots (round to 0.008 or 0.01)
High-confidence setups:
Account size × 2-3% ÷ stop loss = position size
On November 27, I used 5.5% because conviction was the highest I’d seen in months.
Risky? Yes.
Worth it? $1,712 says yes.
Repeatable? Only with a perfect setup.
Worth it? $1,712 says yes.
Repeatable? Only with a perfect setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did you make $1,712 trading gold in 48 hours?
Three positions were entered on November 27, 2025, when the US Dollar Index broke major support at 106.20. Position 1: 0.3 lots, +$838. Position 2: 0.23 lots, +$666. Position 3: 0.07 lots, +$208. Total: $1,712. Setup was DXY breakdown + dovish Fed minutes + volume breakout—85%+ confidence trade I’d waited weeks for.
What’s the best strategy for trading XAU/USD gold?
Trade gold based on breaks of major support and resistance levels in the US Dollar Index (DXY). Dollar weak = buy gold. A strong = sell gold. Wait for DXY to break key levels (like 106.20), then enter gold in the opposite direction with 1,000+ pip targets. Don’t scalp gold—spread too wide. Need big moves to justify costs.
Can beginners trade gold profitably?
Yes, but start with a maximum of 0.01 lot positions. Gold moves 2,000-3,000 pips daily (25× more than EUR/USD). This volatility helps profit potential but kills overleveraged positions. Master DXY correlation first on the demo account. Don’t trade during the Asian session—only during London (8 AM-12 PM EST). Budget 3-6 months of learning before risking serious capital.
What’s the best time to trade XAU/USD?
London session (8 AM – 12 PM EST) has the highest volume and clearest directional moves—where all three $1,712 November trades happened. US economic data releases (8:30 AM EST) create 1,500+ pip moves. Avoid the Asian session (6 PM – 2 AM EST) entirely—low volume causes choppy whipsaws. Never hold gold through weekends—gap risk averages 300-500 pips.
How much money do you need to trade gold?
Minimum $500 with strict 0.01 lot maximum and 1% risk. Comfortable starting point: $2,000-$3,000. The $1,712 profit came from a $4,200 account using 0.3 lots on a high-conviction setup. Don’t use that sizing until you’ve proven 6+ months profitable trading with 0.01-0.05 lots maximum.
What’s the correlation between USD and gold?
Inverse correlation approximately 80% of the time—US Dollar Index (DXY) up = gold down, DXY down = gold up. When DXY broke below 106.20 on November 27, gold rallied 2,900 pips that day. Before taking any gold trade, check the DXY direction. If the dollar strengthens, don’t buy gold regardless of the chart. Wait for DXY and gold bias to align.
Should I trade gold during news events?
Yes, but ONLY major US economic data (CPI, NFP, Fed minutes, FOMC). These create 1,500-4,000 pip moves—where real profit exists. Skip random news. Wait 15-30 minutes AFTER data release for initial volatility to settle, then trade the confirmed direction. Don’t guess pre-announcement—spread widens, execution suffers.
What’s a good win rate for gold trading?
60-70% is sustainable in the long term. My 80% rate (4 wins out of 5 trades) comes from extreme patience—taking only 1-2 trades monthly when perfect setups appear. If you trade daily, expect a maximum win rate of 55-65%. The key isn’t win rate—it’s average win ($448) vs average loss ($11), creating a 40:1 risk-reward ratio.
Conclusion: Gold Rewards Patience, Punishes Impatience
Two days. $1,712. Three perfect trades.
But here’s what that really means: weeks of watching, waiting, doing nothing.
I didn’t trade November 1-25 (25 days of nothing).
Then, on November 27-28, the setup appeared. DXY broke 106.20. Fed was dovish. Volume confirmed.
I struck. Three positions. All worked.
The framework:
- Track the US Dollar Index (DXY) exclusively.
- Mark major support/resistance levels (106.20, 107.50, etc.)
- Wait for breaks—don’t trade bounces.
- When DXY breaks, enter gold in the opposite direction.
- Size by conviction (0.01 normal, 0.3 perfect setup)
- Target 1,000-3,000 pips minimum
- Close everything by Friday, 4 PM (no weekend risk)
- Trade only the London session (8 AM – 12 PM EST)
The results:
5 total trades
80% win rate
$448 average win vs $11 average loss
$1,782 total profit
Profit factor: 165.97
80% win rate
$448 average win vs $11 average loss
$1,782 total profit
Profit factor: 165.97
Is this sustainable forever? No.
Will I maintain 80% win rate? Probably not—expect 60-70% long-term.
But the APPROACH is sound: wait for perfect setups, size appropriately, let winners run, cut losers fast.
Gold doesn’t reward activity. It rewards precision.
Most traders blow up trying to trade it like forex (scalping, over-leveraging, ignoring dollar).
I make money treating it like the macro instrument it is: DXY proxy that occasionally gives clean entries.
November 27-28 was one of those entries. Took it. Captured it. Done.
Now waiting for the next one.
For broader trading strategies, see our complete forex guide and trading psychology framework.
⚠️ Financial Disclaimer
Risk Warning: XAU/USD gold trading involves substantial risk of capital loss. Gold’s extreme volatility (2,000-3,000-pip daily ranges) significantly amplifies both profit potential and loss risk beyond forex pairs.
Important Notices:
- I’m not a certified financial advisor, licensed broker, or investment professional.
- My results ($1,712 from 3 trades, 80% win rate) don’t predict your outcomes.
- November 27-28 trades used aggressive 5.5% account risk—not recommended for most traders.
- Gold’s 20-40 pip spread requires larger targets than forex, making scalping unprofitable.
- Position sizing of 0.3 lots on a $4,200 account is aggressive and unsuitable for beginners.
Specific Gold Trading Risks:
- 2,000+ pip daily ranges can trigger properly-sized stops on volatile days
- DXY correlation reverses 20% of the time—dollar and gold occasionally move in the same direction
- Weekend gaps averaging 300-500 pips make Friday extremely risky.
- News event volatility causes spread widening (40-60 pips during NFP/CPI releases)
- A multiple-position strategy requires larger capital than a single-position approach.
Before Trading Gold:
Practice DXY-gold correlation tracking on a demo account for a minimum of 3 months. Prove you can identify DXY breaks correctly and enter gold in the opposite direction at the proper time.
Practice DXY-gold correlation tracking on a demo account for a minimum of 3 months. Prove you can identify DXY breaks correctly and enter gold in the opposite direction at the proper time.
Start with a maximum of 0.01 lots, regardless of account size. Graduate to 0.05+ lots only after 6+ months profitable demo trading.
Critical Position Sizing: The 0.3 lot position on a $4,200 account represented 5.5% risk—only justified by an 85%+ confidence setup after weeks of patience. Normal trading should risk no more than 1-2%. Aggressive sizing without a proven edge destroys accounts rapidly.