Gold futures have been stair-stepping higher for two weeks, pausing precisely at each Hidden Pivot in a succession of rally targets that I’ve posted in the chat room. The bullish pattern I recommend using for this move is shown in the accompanying chart, and it leaves room for more upside over the near term to 1153.40. The midpoint resistance has already been breached, indicating that the rally is likely to reach a minimum 1142.20 today or tomorrow.  Night owls who fully understand the technique should consider a mechanical entry on a pullback to p=1131.00, stop 1127.50. _______ UPDATE (7:55 a.m. EDT): The futures topped overnight at 1141.80, four ticks from my target. If any subscriber is still long for the presumptive final push for this cycle to 1153.40, please let me know so that I can establish a tracking position.  Strictly speaking, the ‘mechanical’ trade I’d suggested would not have filled, since the pullback came down only to 1132.10, missing our bid by a small but crucial $1.10. Given the bullish target, however, there were other ways to get aboard, as some of you may have discovered.