Gold tumbled on Tuesday, completely erasing last month's gains and inching closer than ever to the 50-day simple moving average, a key support indicator that sits slightly above the $2,010 area. The bulls must defend this technical zone; Failure to do so could trigger a move to $1,990, followed by $1,975.
On the other hand, if the buyers return and create a bullish reversal, resistance will appear at $2,045-$2,050. Removing this cap decisively may be difficult, but a breakout could create the right conditions for a rally to $2,085, the late December peak.