Two ingredients are important to the continuation of a move once it is underway:
GDX sits on top of the 20d and 50d averages so it is qualifies to be in an uptrend.
1.) The particular issue (I am looking at GDX) has to be on a relative bases stronger then the overall market to be able to launch a new leg of the move
As a move unfolds in up and down waves in both the big market and GDX this aspect fluctuates specially when the bigger overall market is aggressively pulled in opposite directions on a daily bases.
In this respect at the moment GDX is stronger then the market.
2.) The flow of funds has to be gaining strength.
I looked at components of the GDX that have not run away yet or are not laggards either, basically the charts look similar to the GDX 30 or 60 minutes charts.
All, GDX, NEM, KL, AUY, WPM, PAAS, AEM etc show strong increase in the money flow index. (may not be visible on D charts).
This means that if the overall market stalls or stays weaker even for a few days the anticipated downswing in GDX will be short cut and the upmove will continue.
Today and tomorrow should be the sweet spot for the turn.
Regards
F&D