XAUUSD H1: The Price Action Forecast for the American Session on 17.12.2025

During the previous trading session, XAUUSD demonstrated downward dynamics. On a longer time-frame, the upward trend still prevails.
The support and resistance levels:
The current support level is in the area of the 4257.41 mark.
This level was formed by the Three Outside Bars Up pattern. The pattern consists of three Japanese candlesticks: the first candlestick has a short black real body, the second candlestick has a long white real body and completely engulfs the first candlestick, and the third candlestick is also white, closing above the second candlestick.
The current resistance level is at the 4342.21 mark.
The pattern formed here is Three Outside Bars Down. This pattern is a combination of three Japanese candlesticks. The first candlestick has a short white real body, the second candlestick has a long black real body and completely engulfs the first candlestick, and the third candlestick is also black, closing below the second candlestick.
Trading recommendations:
The upward dynamics prevail on a longer time period, but the short positions should be prioritized during the day because the latest signal suggests a dominant downward movement.