A Year of Unstoppable Momentum
On October 16, 2025, gold reached a new all-time high (ATH) of $4,380 per ounce, according to TradingView. Data from Companies MarketCap values gold’s total market capitalization at approximately $30.38 trillion, reinforcing its dominance as a global safe-haven asset, as noted by The Economic Times.
Since the start of the year, gold has risen more than 60%, fueled by geopolitical tensions, expectations of aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts, massive central bank purchases, and a growing shift toward de-dollarization. Gold ETFs have also seen a sharp influx of funds, reflecting strong investor confidence.
At the time of writing, gold trades around $4,360 per ounce.
Why Gold Keeps Shining
Investors are rapidly pivoting to safe-haven assets amid market volatility, a weaker U.S. dollar, and expectations of looser monetary policy, making gold increasingly attractive.
Analyst Craig Erlam of OANDA’s MarketPulse observed:
Meanwhile, Reuters reports that ANZ expects gold to reach $4,400 per ounce by late 2025, potentially peaking near $4,600 in mid-2026, before a correction begins once the Fed’s rate-cutting cycle concludes.
According to Trading Economics, prices may stabilize around $4,066 by the end of the current quarter, with potential to rise toward $4,248 over the next 12 months.
Main Forces Behind the 2025 “Gold Rally”
- Expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts
- Weakening U.S. dollar
- Escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China
- Rising demand for defensive assets
- Sustained central bank purchases of gold
As a reminder, gold’s previous record was set on September 22, following a deep correction in the crypto market — a shift that once again highlighted investors’ renewed faith in tangible, time-tested assets like gold.
Source: https://coinpaper.com/11734/gold-soars-to-record-4-380-as-investors-flee-to-safety



