Next Monday's gold market outlook is actually quite clear: high-level consolidation remains slightly strong, and any pullback is a good opportunity to enter.

Just look at the current market performance. London Gold has firmly held the $4,500 level. Last Friday, attempts to retest this level failed multiple times, instead bouncing back quickly. This level has now become a solid support, a true sign of a top-to-bottom reversal. More importantly, global central banks continue to increase their gold reserves, and the overall direction of the Federal Reserve's rate cuts remains unchanged. This provides a strong fundamental support for long-term gold appreciation, making deep adjustments unlikely in the short term.

Next week's trading should focus on two key zones. The first is to defend the strong support zone below at $4,480-$4,500. As long as the price stays above $4,450, you should confidently buy on dips during pullbacks without hesitation. The resistance level above is first seen at $4,550. Once broken, add to your positions accordingly, with the next target between $4,580 and $4,600.

Discipline in operations must be strictly maintained. Single trade positions should never exceed 3%, and total positions should be controlled within 30% at most—that's the bottom line. Set your stop-loss at $4,450; if it breaks below, exit immediately without any luck-based thinking. Take profits in steps: when reaching $4,550, take off a quarter of your position; at $4,580-$4,600, take off one-third; keep the remaining core position following the trend, allowing profits to grow a bit longer.

From a macro perspective, the bull market pattern remains unchanged. Next Monday is very likely to see a wave of catch-up rallying. The key is to seize these pullback opportunities, operate according to signals with discipline, and maintain steady profits. Liquidity is indeed thin at year-end, which can amplify volatility, but riding the trend is always the safest approach—avoid contrarian shorting and chasing rapid single-day surges. Patience and waiting for the right opportunities are the true keys.