roland

17+ years Full-time Trader | Funded Trader at Topstep and Purdia Capital | Founding Educator at KIROEX | CPA

[roland @rolandgloor]

Welcome to my trading journal. After 17 years in the futures markets, I use this space to share my daily technical analysis, general market setups, and thoughts on psychology. Please read the house rules below.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER & HOUSE RULES

All content, technical analysis, market outlooks, and trade recaps shared on this account represent my personal trading journal for educational and informational purposes only. I am an independent trader, not a registered financial advisor, and I do not offer portfolio management services.

Trading futures involves substantial risk of capital loss and is not suitable for everyone. You are solely responsible for your own trading decisions and risk management. Nothing posted here constitutes financial, investment, or trading advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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Execution is everything. After 17 years of screen time, I’ve officially partnered with TMGM as the broker for The Mindful Gold Desk. We demand precision, and they deliver. Here is why we made the move. 🧵👇

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The market has no ego, no memory, and no bias. Our biggest challenge isn't predicting the next move; it's detaching from our own opinions so we can clearly see what price is actually doing.

As you prepare for the upcoming session, remember that your edge lies in objective execution, not in proving yourself right.

How are you keeping your bias in check today? 👇

#MindfulGoldDesk #TradingPsychology #JesseLivermore #DayTrading #Mindset #ProcessOverOutcome

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My Gold Outlook for Thursday
8/10/2026 | [135]

As you can see in today's chart, Wednesday's session showcased a severe downside flush and responsive bounce off historical parameters. Price broke Monday's 4,151 low and the 4,143 floor (previous week low) to probe liquidity down to the 4,110 double-bottom floor, where buyers defended with conviction to drive a recovery back to settle near 4,133.

Heading into Thursday, the primary macro highlight is the ECB Monetary Policy Meeting Accounts release at 13:30 CEST (11:30 GMT / 7:30 AM EST). The 4,143 broken floor now acts as immediate overhead resistance. A rejection below 4,143 re-tests the 4,110 macro floor, while a clean breakdown opens the door for a deeper flush toward 4,090 and 4,050. Reclaiming and accepting above 4,143 is required for buyers to extend a bounce toward 4,151 and 4,199 (Monday high).

🔻 Support: 4,110 | 4,090 | 4,050
🔺 Resistance: 4,143 | 4,151 | 4,199

P.S. I am sharing my real-time trade setups exclusively inside my @Kiroexofficial community, The Mindful Gold Desk: https://t.co/dAEa03iphz

(Educational purposes & personal trade log only. Not financial advice.)

#Gold #DayTrading #Futures #XAUUSD #ECB

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🎯 +450 Ticks at the Mid-Week Mark.

Strong momentum so far:
✅ Mon: +220 ticks
✅ Tue: +130 ticks
✅ Wed: +100 ticks
Total secured: +450 ticks

All trades called live and in real-time for Gold Standard and Inner Circle members of The Mindful Gold Desk on @Kiroexofficial .

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#DayTrading #Futures

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Full live call log from today's session inside the Desk 👇

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Market Analysis on Gold (GC)
7/10/2026 [137]

Right at the Asia open, Gold sold off aggressively without clearing any overhead liquidity first, tumbling from the 4,199 handle straight down to test the 4,090 region.

Since no substantial highs were swept prior to the decline, there was zero interest in shorting into extended lows. The focus was strictly on hunting counter-trend long entries off major structural support levels to trade price back up toward 4,200. While early attempts caught a persistent trend slide, staying disciplined at key support ultimately captured the primary recovery expansion.

(Full live call log attached below 👇)

📊 Session Scorecard: 1 Won - 4 Failed | Net Result: +100 ticks (+10 pts)

🎯 Trade 1: Long from 4,188
❌ Result: -50 ticks (Stopped out)

🎯 Trade 2: Long from 4,180
❌ Result: -50 ticks (Stopped out)

🎯 Trade 3: Long from 4,178
❌ Result: -70 ticks (Stopped out)

🎯 Trade 4: Long from 4,145
❌ Result: -70 ticks (Stopped out)

🎯 Trade 5: Long off structural low at 4,108, trading the market back to Previous Week Low at 4,143.
✅ Result: +340 ticks win

🧠 Asymmetric risk-reward is what keeps you profitable. Taking four small, controlled paper cuts during a heavy trend sell-off is easily absorbed when a single high-R expansion off structural support recovers the drawdown and leaves you net green.

Catch all my real-time trades on The Mindful Gold Desk at @Kiroexofficial , as well as via our Telegram Channel: 🔗 https://t.co/vkcMCKXiAK

⚠️ Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Trading futures involves high risk.

#Gold #Trading #GC_F #FuturesTrading #DayTrader #PriceAction

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🇺🇸 FOMC Minutes (September Meeting): Policymakers Debated Rate Path Before Data Cooled

The Summary:

▷ The FOMC raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% at the September meeting.

▷ Officials emphasized that inflation remained elevated and noted the rate hike would support a timelier return to the 2% target.

▷ Discussions highlighted the debate on the future rate path, with the committee evaluating whether further tightening would be necessary to curb price pressures.

Analysis:

▷ While the September minutes reflect a committee concerned with persistent inflation, the somewhat hawkish tone appears stale given recent economic developments.

▷ Since this meeting, a cooler core PCE reading and a severe miss in the September NFP jobs report (adding just 29K jobs) have significantly shifted the policy landscape.

▷ Markets have rapidly priced out the likelihood of an October rate hike, interpreting that the Fed may now take a more patient approach despite the firmness detailed in these minutes.

#FOMC #FederalReserve #InterestRates #Economy #Markets #Finance #USD

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As the Wednesday market approaches, let's look at the foundational mindset of a legendary trader. William O'Neil reminds us that winning isn't about being perfectly right, but about having a process to manage when we aren't. Embrace your process, find your clarity, and respect your risk.

What is your risk management priority this week?

#TradingPsychology #PreMarketMindset #RiskManagement #WilliamONeil #MindfulGoldDesk #Focus

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My Gold Outlook for Wednesday
7/10/2026 | [134]

As you can see in today's chart, Tuesday's session showcased a textbook defense and structural reclamation. Price swept below Monday's 4,151 low to test 4,143 (previous week low floor), where aggressive buying stepped in. The ensuing rally surged through 4,170 and reclaimed 4,199 (Monday high) before settling near 4,197.

Heading into Wednesday, macro focus centers on the release of the FOMC Meeting Minutes at 20:00 CEST (18:00 GMT / 2:00 PM EST). Defending 4,180 / 4,199 maintains an immediate bullish posture. A continuation above yesterday's high near 4,210 targets a push toward Friday's high at 4,259 and the key 4,273 FOMC low floor. Conversely, a rejection back below 4,180 re-opens a move down to retest the 4,154 / 4,143 support node.

🔻 Support: 4,180 | 4,154 | 4,143
🔺 Resistance: 4,210 | 4,259 | 4,273

P.S. I am sharing my real-time trade setups exclusively inside my KIROEX community, The Mindful Gold Desk: https://t.co/dAEa03hRs1

(Educational purposes & personal trade log only. Not financial advice.)

#Gold #DayTrading #Futures #XAUUSD #FOMC

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Full live call log from today's session inside the Desk 👇

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Market Analysis on Gold (GC)
6/10/2026 [136]

Early in the session, Gold swept Previous Week Low (4,142.9) before launching a powerful rally that pushed through Monday High (4,199.3) up to the 4,208 level. Price then experienced a deep pullback back toward the 4,173 support zone (near Asia High) before resuming its upward trajectory back to test 4,200.

With the weekly liquidity sweep confirming a bullish bias, the focus was strictly on buying retracements. Early entries around the initial breakout caught a sharp shakeout, but remaining patient and re-entering off the deeper structural support at 4,178 captured the primary expansion leg.

(Full live call log attached below 👇)

📊 Session Scorecard: 1 Won - 2 Failed | Net Result: +130 ticks (+13 pts)

🎯 Trade 1: Long from 4,198 ❌ Result: -40 ticks (Stopped out on deep pullback)

🎯 Trade 2: Long from 4,190 ❌ Result: -50 ticks (Stopped out)

🎯 Trade 3: Long off support from 4,178, trading the market back to the 4,200 round psychological level / Monday High. ✅ Result: +220 ticks win

🧠 Strict risk discipline is everything. Taking two controlled paper cuts during a sharp pullback is easy to absorb when your high-R entry off structural support covers the drawdowns and leaves you net green.

Catch all my real-time trades on The Mindful Gold Desk at Kiroex, as well as via our Telegram Channel: 🔗 https://t.co/vkcMCKWKLc

⚠️ Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Trading futures involves high risk.

#Gold #Trading #GC_F #FuturesTrading #DayTrader #PriceAction

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The Small Account Challenge
Days 30 - 34 Wrap-Up

Consolidating the last five sessions into a single update due to a heavy schedule behind the scenes. The commitment to transparency remains the exact same.

▸ Current Balance: $50,691
▸ Days 30-34 Net PnL: $691
▸ Completion Rate: 23%
▸ Available DD: $2,000 (100 %)
▸ Resets: 3 (1 monthly rebill; 2 tactical resets)

Session Notes:

▸ Day 30 started with a completely clean slate following last week's tactical reset.

▸ The first three days of this cycle were a grind. The market delivered choppy conditions, resulting in a back-and-forth tape of alternating red and green days. It required strict discipline to navigate the noise without taking heavy structural damage.

▸ Found much better alignment with the market early this week. Executed cleanly and secured two solid, controlled green days on Days 33 and 34 to pull the account safely into profit.

▸ This is the reality of the process. You do not need a perfect win rate to build an account; you just need to keep the red days contained and let the math work when the read is clear.

Back to the charts tomorrow.

(Educational purposes & personal trade log only. Not financial advice.)

#SmallAccountChallenge #Topstep #MGC #DayTrading #PropTrader #TradingPsychology #kiroex

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The quiet before the market opens is where true performance is built. Don't just show up. Prepare with intention. Find your clarity.

#TradingPsychology #PreMarket #Focus #MindfulGoldDesk #WeeklyPlan

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My Gold Outlook for Tuesday
6/10/2026 | [133]

As you can see in today's chart, Monday's price action showcased quiet range compression above lower structural bounds. Price swept Friday's 4,154 low to test the 4,150 area before staging a recovery to 4,200, ultimately settling near 4,168. Crucially, the 4,143 macro floor (previous week low) remains intact.

Heading into Tuesday, macro catalyst risk remains light, with Eurozone Retail Sales at 11:00 CEST (09:00 GMT / 5:00 AM EST) and BoJ Governor Ueda's speech at 08:35 CEST serving as the primary highlights. Holding above the 4,143 floor keeps Gold in a lower consolidation bracket, targeting retests of 4,178 and 4,200. A clean breakout above 4,200 opens the path toward 4,259 (Friday's high). Conversely, a failure to defend 4,143 unlocks a deeper liquidation toward 4,100.

🔻 Support: 4,154 | 4,143 | 4,100
🔺 Resistance: 4,178 | 4,200 | 4,259

P.S. I am sharing my real-time trade setups exclusively inside my KIROEX community, The Mindful Gold Desk: https://t.co/dAEa03hRs1

(Educational purposes & personal trade log only. Not financial advice.)

#Gold #DayTrading #Futures #XAUUSD #PriceAction