Gold

Per-ounce gold prices are up $1,000 from a year ago, and defensive-minded investors can be forgiven for balking at the yellow metal's skyrocketing price. Metals experts cite multiple reasons why gold prices are so high right now.  "If you step back, it's not surprising that we've seen gold...

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor took a dig at economist Peter Schiff on Thursday while highlighting Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) superiority over all assets, including gold. What Happened: Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, Saylor said that Bitcoin is “engineered to outperform...

Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya deemed gold as the “only safe trade” Thursday following reports that quantum computers could crack Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) encryption faster than anticipated. What Happened: In an X post, Palihapitiya expressed concern about...

A major gold exchange-traded fund recorded its steepest capital exodus in nearly three years this May, casting doubts over investor appetite for traditional safe-haven assets—but some analysts suggest the bull cycle is far from over. $2.1 Billion Outflows Rock SPDR Gold ETF The SPDR Gold Trust ETF...

The recent slide of the U.S. dollar has reignited investor interest in gold. Tailwinds for the yellow metal have been twofold, from geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over the long-term sustainability of American fiscal policy. The latest blow to dollar confidence came from Moody's downgrade, as...

Seasoned cryptocurrency investor Fred Krueger on Monday drew a historical parallel between the 1970s gold price surge and the projected trajectory of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) over the next decade. What happened: In an X post, Kruger posted a chart showing the average annual growth of gold prices in...

Gold prices fell and the U.S. dollar weakened after President Donald Trump delayed the implementation of 50% tariffs on the European Union on Sunday. Experts predict that a dip could be an “opportunity” to buy for the long term amid the ongoing policy uncertainty. What Happened:...

While investors obsess over gold's path to $3,000, silver may be quietly setting up for the bigger upside move — and the math might already be flashing the signal. In a recent post on X, Ronald-Peter Stöferle pointed out that if the gold-silver ratio — a historical measure of how many ounces of...

Move over, bullion — Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is officially the new bling in American portfolios. The Nakamoto Project and Gold IRA Guide presented data showing that more Americans now hold Bitcoin than gold. An estimated 50 million Americans own some form of Bitcoin, compared to 37 million who own...

Jim Cramer says if Moody's U.S. debt downgrade has you nervous, probably just grab some gold or Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) instead, if you must. What Happened: The "Mad Money" host framed the metals-and-crypto pairing as the simplest hedge against Washington's ever-swelling tab,...

Gold rush is back, and instead of miners and pickaxes, its hedge funds and billion-dollar spreadsheets. Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates opened a fresh $318.8 million position in SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:GLD) during the first quarter of 2025, as per a new 13F filing with the SEC. For the...

Despite the falling gold prices after the stock market rebound, the gold mining companies are poised for growth as this expert highlights “record levels of free cash flow” for these companies over the next two years. What Happened: The Macro Strategist at Crescat Capital, Otavio Costa,...

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder and CEO of SkyBridge Capital, said Wednesday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) would be deemed a full-fledged asset class once it hits $500,000 a piece. What Happened: The Bitcoin bull, while speaking at CoinDesk's Consensus 2025 conference, stated, “$3...

Gold miners’ stocks, 2025’s standout performers, faced a sharp reversal this week as investor appetite for safe havens cooled following the U.S.-China trade truce, raising fresh doubts about the sustainability of the sector’s explosive rally. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:GDX)—...

Renowned economist Peter Schiff has issued a stark warning about the U.S. trade deficit, asserting that without the implementation of high tariffs, the only path to significantly reduce the deficit is through a major decline in the value of the U.S. dollar. What Happened: In a post on X, Schiff...