XAUUSD H1: The Price Action Forecast for the Asian Session at 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 nearest support level is at the price level of the 4257.41.
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 nearest significant resistance level is at the 4335.06 mark.
This level was formed by the Three Inside Down pattern. This pattern consists of three Japanese candles: the first candle has a short black real body, the second candle also has a black real body and is completely inside the body of the first candle, and the third candle is also black and closes below the body of the second candle.
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.