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I confirm my intention to proceed and enter this websiteGold surged past $4,000 per ounce this week, setting a new all-time high as escalating risk aversion, geopolitical uncertainty, and the ongoing U.S. government shutdown fueled strong safe-haven flows. Both institutional and retail investors have been piling into gold ETFs and physical bullion, driving momentum higher amid expectations of more aggressive Federal Reserve easing.
At the same time, a new report from the World Gold Council, “A New Golden Age”, highlights a potential structural shift in the gold market.
The World Gold Council (WGC) that innovations such as the Gold247 program and the Standard Gold Unit (SGU) — a tokenized digital representation of gold — could dramatically increase accessibility, liquidity, and transparency. This could make gold not only a defensive asset but also a digitally integrated investment instrument.
WGC estimates global gold holdings at $5.1 trillion, with daily trading volumes of $329 billion, rivaling major bond markets.
Ultima Markets Analysts suggest that the combination of safe-haven flows and long-term structural modernization may support gold’s upside trajectory.
Market participants are now closely watching whether gold prices can sustain their momentum above the $4,000 level. A firm close beyond this threshold could pave the way for another leg higher, potentially setting fresh record targets.
However, any signs of easing risk sentiment or unexpected shifts in U.S. macroeconomic data could trigger profit-taking and lead to a short-term pullback.
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