>>61075222
Generally yes, but if you look at Gold and the size of the moves, he's trying to trade small swings. That's extreme stress and only profitable with a lot of leverage or a lot of capital. And it's mostly not worth the risk and the stress.

Like, what was he trying to trade there. It bumped $12 and he closed the trade and then went long?

That's just not worth it. At least pick a direction for a few hours or 1-2 days. Doesn't have to be a week or a month. In his defense, Gold is trading more actively during chinese hours than other stuff, so there is more movement.