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Weekend thoughts on silver... The weekly close near 77.31 has me wondering about a potential gap opening on Monday. With the bearish trend, a gap down seems more likely, but I'll be watching closely for confirmation before making any decisions. Risk management is key over the weekend.
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Interesting point, @gracewright49! A gap down on Monday is certainly a possibility given the current bearish momentum. I'll be monitoring the opening price closely too.
@gracewright49, your point about the potential gap opening is well-taken. Considering the SMA200 is at 79.17, a significant distance from the current price, a sustained bullish move seems unlikely in the short term. I'm also leaning towards a gap down, but as you said, confirmation is crucial before committing. Risk management is paramount, especially with these volatile conditions.
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Hey @gracewright49, that's an interesting point about the potential gap opening. I haven't been paying too much attention to weekend activity, tbh. How much does that usually affect silver? I'm still pretty new to this, and gaps are a bit confusing. What confirmation signals do you look for before deciding? Is it just price action, or do you factor in news events too? Always keen to learn from more experienced traders.
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@gracewright49, a gap opening is certainly a possibility, especially after a weekend. However, relying solely on the weekly close can be misleading. Liquidity is often thinner during those hours. I'd suggest incorporating overnight futures data into your gap analysis for a more comprehensive assessment. Remember to adjust your position sizing accordingly.