XAUUSD 1H – Bounce & Breakdown Strategy

🚀 XAUUSD 1H – Breakout Momentum Strategy
📖 Overview

The Breakout Momentum Strategy is designed for XAUUSD (Gold/USD) on the 1-hour timeframe. It identifies powerful momentum breakouts above resistance (longs) and breakdowns below support (shorts), using a combination of EMA trend filtering, pivot levels, and ATR-based risk management.

This strategy is built for traders who prefer trend continuation setups rather than countertrend bounces — perfect for capturing explosive moves in Gold.

⚙️ Key Features

✅ EMA Trend Confirmation – Filters only high-probability breakouts aligned with trend.
✅ Pivot-Based Levels – Automatic support/resistance detection for breakout triggers.
✅ ATR Stops & Targets – Adaptive risk management with TP1 + TP2 exits.
✅ Smart Risk Control – Position sizing based on % equity risk.
✅ Backtest Ready – Pre-configured with commission & slippage for realistic results.

🎯 Trading Logic

Bullish Breakout Entry

EMA50 > EMA200 (bullish bias)
Price closes above pivot resistance
Long entry with ATR stop & multi-target exits

Bearish Breakdown Entry
EMA50 < EMA200 (bearish bias)

Price closes below pivot support
Short entry with ATR stop & multi-target exits

📊 Backtest Configuration

Symbol: XAUUSD (Gold/USD)

Timeframe: 1H

Initial Capital: $10,000
Risk Per Trade: 1% (adjustable)
Commission: 0.01% per side
Slippage: 2 ticks
These defaults can be modified to match broker conditions or your own strategy preferences.

⚡ How to Use

Load the strategy on the XAUUSD 1H chart.
Run a backtest to see historical performance.
Adjust EMA lengths, ATR multipliers, and risk % for optimization.
Use alerts for real-time breakout trade signals if converting to an indicator.

📌 Notes

Educational only – not financial advice.
Past results don’t guarantee future performance.
Always validate on multiple assets & timeframes.