$XAU is just doing classic compression under resistance and this sideways action is bear flag / absorption not buyers stepping in...

Short $XAU NOW

XAU
XAUUSDT
4,825.05
-1.20%

entry 4970 to 5050

takeprofit 1: 4900

takeprofit 2: 4820

takeprofit 3: 4700

stoploss 5125