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Q2 Gold Demand Tops 1,200 Tonnes
Gold’s momentum refused to cool in the second quarter of 2025, with total demand—over-the-counter trades included—hitting 1,249 tonnes, up 3 percent year-on-year. In dollar terms the jump was far more dramatic: US$132 billion changed hands, a 45 percent leap to an all-time quarterly record. The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) afternoon fix set a fresh […]
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2025 ETF Inflows Are Recognition of the Golden Bull
Gold ETFs have been plagued by net outflows. The post-Covid panic sent inflows surging artificially high, and for years thereafter, investors parked less and less of their cash into gold funds. But now, following the price of physical bullion, investors have rushed in from the sidelines and sent ETF inflows roaring back.
The Technicals: Gold Price Does Not Look Frothy
This analysis attempts to look at different metrics to understand the current momentum in the gold and silver markets. It is meant as an analysis on potential price direction in the very short-term (a few weeks to 1-2 months).
$5 Wrench Attack: Bitcoin vs Gold in a Real Collapse
The monetary battle of the 20th century was gold vs. fiat. But the monetary battle of the 21st century will be gold vs. bitcoin. With Wall Street jumping into the game with bitcoin ETFs, a bitcoin halving recently splitting the block reward for miners in half, and both gold and bitcoin hovering near their all-time highs, it’s a great time for […]
Peter Schiff: Bitcoin Lives and Dies by ETFs
On this year’s Leap Day, Peter analyzed another round of inflation data and the economic factors at play in the quickly approaching 2024 general election. Bitcoin also surged back above $60,000 after the SEC approved bitcoin ETFs. Inflation came in worse than expected for personal consumption, and gold finished the week at nearly $2090/oz.
New Peter Schiff Video: Inflation Rises, Bitcoin ETFs, and the Final Gold Shakeout
Peter released a brief video addressing the looming resurgence of inflation. Ironically, on the back of disappointing inflation numbers, gold witnessed a dip below $2000 on Tuesday due to higher-than-expected CPI data.
SEC Greenlights Bitcoin ETFs Amidst Social Media Whoopsie
On Wednesday, January 10th, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made an interesting decision, voting to allow everyday folks to participate in spot bitcoin ETFs. This move marks an opening for a broader audience to delve into Bitcoin speculation. The approved ETFs are set to be listed on various exchanges, including Nasdaq, the New York […]
Millennials Investing in More Gold Than Boomers or X-ers
Millennials are buying more gold than Boomers or Gen-X, according to a recent survey. But there’s a catch. Millennials are also more likely to invest in paper gold instead of physical metal.
ETF Gold Holdings Increase for Third Straight Month and Go Positive on the Year
Gold-backed funds reported an inflow of gold for the third straight month in May, flipping global ETF demand positive on the year.
Physical Gold Investment Up 5% in First Quarter
Physical gold investment was up by 5% year-on-year in the first quarter. Investors bought 302 tons of gold bars and gold coins in Q1 with a value of $18.4 billion. This was 14% above the 5-year average, according to the World Gold Council.
Gold Flows into ETFs for Second Straight Month; Global Holdings Up on the Year
Gold holdings in gold-backed ETFs rose for the second straight month and turned positive for the year in November. According to a report by the World Gold Council, 21.2 tons of gold, valued at about $804 million, flowed into ETFs last month. Total global holding rose to 2,365 tons.