1. Read the verdict and evidence state
Start with the current system state, then check whether sources and timestamps are still usable.
- Is the data fresh?
- Are canonical sources available?
- Is a blocker holding the verdict?
2. Look for conflict, not confirmation only
Review XAU structure, available USD/rates context, execution evidence, and event state. Do not delete evidence that conflicts with an initial bias.
3. Set a checkpoint
For WAIT, STANDBY, or BLOCKED, record what must change before reevaluation. Do not invent a level the system does not provide.
4. Separate decision from risk
A clearer verdict still does not define position size, loss limits, or account capacity for volatility.