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The End of the Gold Rush? Global Demand for Precious Metals Is Changing

Global demand for precious metals is shifting. Gold started 2026 strongly, surpassing $5,500 per ounce, but experienced a sharp correction to below $4,000 by mid-year. It now behaves more like a risk asset, sensitive to interest rate changes, rather than a traditional safe haven. However, Chinese central bank purchases continue to provide fundamental support, with its gold reserves reaching record highs and approaching 10% of its total forex reserves. Analysts from J.P. Morgan forecast a year-end recovery to the $4,350-$4,650 range. Silver followed a more volatile path, soaring to $120 per ounce early in the year before halving in value, though current prices remain 70% above last year's levels. The industrial sector, particularly solar panel manufacturers (accounting for a fifth of global demand), is responding to high prices and supply deficits by increasing recycling and reducing metal usage per unit. Analysts note the supply deficit is easing due to increased mining investment, with WisdomTree projecting a gradual rise to $70 per ounce by Q2 2027, supported by expected gains in gold. In conclusion, the precious metals market demands in-depth analysis, as prices are driven by a complex mix of industrial demand and central bank policies. Investors are advised to rely on verified analysis, diversify risks, and make decisions based on objective market facts.

cryptonews.ru2h ago

The End of the Gold Rush? Global Demand for Precious Metals Is Changing

cryptonews.ru2h ago

Gold and Bitcoin Split in 2026: Trade Both Safe-Haven Bets From One WEEX Account

The article examines the divergence between gold and Bitcoin as safe-haven assets in 2026, arguing their historical "digital gold" correlation has broken. While gold rallied to all-time highs amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, Bitcoin fell sharply during crises, trading more like a high-beta risk asset. The Bitcoin-to-gold correlation hit approximately -0.88, indicating they are no longer substitutes. The piece positions this split as a diversification opportunity, allowing traders to hold both assets for different reasons—gold as a traditional hedge and Bitcoin as an expression of risk appetite. It highlights the WEEX exchange for enabling trading of both gold (XAU/USDT) and Bitcoin spot and futures within a single USDT-settled account.

TheNewsCrypto14h ago

Gold and Bitcoin Split in 2026: Trade Both Safe-Haven Bets From One WEEX Account

TheNewsCrypto14h ago

Low Probability, High Impact: Citi Issues Nine Extreme Risk Warnings for Commodities in H2 2026

Citigroup Global Research has released a commodity tail risk report focusing on low-probability, high-impact scenarios for late 2026. The report argues that traditional supply-demand frameworks are now regularly disrupted by geopolitical, climate, and technological shocks. Nine key "wildcard" risks are identified: 1. **U.S.-Iran conflict** escalating to a persistent, multi-year disruption of Gulf oil production, potentially pushing crude above $150/bbl and retail gasoline above $6/gallon. 2. **Russia-Ukraine war escalation** triggering new restrictions on Russian energy exports, particularly impacting global natural gas and refined products markets more than crude oil. 3. **Aggressive stockpiling of critical minerals**, such as copper, potentially driving prices above $20,000/ton. 4. **Gold prices** potentially falling another 15-20% in the near term before potentially doubling to around $6,000/oz in the longer term. 5. **A record-strength El Niño** severely disrupting agricultural supplies, possibly pushing cocoa back above $10,000/ton. 6. **AI boom or bust** creating a two-way risk: a boom would boost demand for power-related commodities (electricity, gas, uranium, copper, aluminum), while a bust could cause a deflationary demand shock, though gold could benefit in either scenario. 7. **Renewed U.S.-China trade war** impacting American farm exports, potentially pushing corn below $4.20/bushel and soybeans below $10/bushel. 8. **Finalization of the Russia-China "Power of Siberia 2" gas pipeline** deal, which would drastically reduce China's LNG import needs post-2030, exacerbating a looming global LNG glut and pressuring prices towards $5-6/MMBtu. 9. **An extreme "Monroe Doctrine" scenario** where the U.S. blocks all oil exports from the Americas, causing a severe benchmark dislocation (high global prices like Brent above $100/bbl, but a steep discount for trapped American crude). The report advises investors to stress-test portfolios against these poorly priced extreme scenarios, as "once-in-a-decade" shocks have become more frequent.

marsbitYesterday 06:52

Low Probability, High Impact: Citi Issues Nine Extreme Risk Warnings for Commodities in H2 2026

marsbitYesterday 06:52

After Two Consecutive Years of Independent Verification, Matrixdock Turns Reserve Transparency into On-Chain Financial Infrastructure

The article discusses the importance of sustained transparency and independent verification for tokenized real-world assets (RWA), moving beyond a one-time proof of reserves. It highlights Matrixdock, a platform under BIT, which has completed its fourth consecutive semi-annual independent reserve audit conducted by Bureau Veritas. This marks two years of consistent verification, now extending to include its tokenized silver product (XAGm) alongside gold. The audit confirmed the full backing of all circulating tokens with physical bullion stored in institutional vaults. The piece argues that as RWAs like tokenized gold and treasuries become integral to on-chain finance—used in lending, payments, and institutional treasury management—trust must be built through continuous mechanisms, not single audits. Matrixdock’s approach, termed a "Reserve Transparency Stack," combines periodic third-party audits, monthly reserve reports, on-chain proofs, and asset lookup tools. This shift reflects an industry evolution where competitive advantage lies not just in asset tokenization, but in establishing reliable, long-term transparency infrastructure that supports ongoing participation in decentralized finance.

marsbit2 days ago 09:16

After Two Consecutive Years of Independent Verification, Matrixdock Turns Reserve Transparency into On-Chain Financial Infrastructure

marsbit2 days ago 09:16

Tether's Gold-Backed Stablecoin XAUT Receives Shariah Certification for Access to Islamic Finance

Tether's gold-backed stablecoin XAUt has received Shariah certification from Amanah Advisors. This certification confirms the digital asset's compliance with Islamic financial principles, including being fully backed by physical gold, avoiding interest and leverage, and ensuring transparency of reserves. The approval is expected to expand access to the token for Islamic financial institutions and investors seeking Shariah-compliant exposure to physical gold. Each XAUt token represents one troy ounce of physical gold held in Swiss vaults. As of March 31, Tether reported over 707,000 troy ounces of gold backing the stablecoin, valued at more than $3.3 billion. On-chain data indicates the token's value has grown significantly, from $700 million in July 2025 to approximately $2.5 billion currently. Tether anticipates this certification will facilitate the adoption of XAUt in regions with strong Islamic finance sectors, such as the Gulf countries, as well as in South Asia and parts of Africa, where gold is considered a reliable store of value.

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 08:01

Tether's Gold-Backed Stablecoin XAUT Receives Shariah Certification for Access to Islamic Finance

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 08:01

WEEX TradFi Trading Fest is Live: Trade Gold, Oil & Stocks With 0 Slippage and Win Free USDT

WEEX has launched the TradFi Trading Fest, a two-week campaign from July 27 to August 10, 2026, to promote its traditional finance (TradFi) futures trading. The event features five key rewards: a 200 USDT position airdrop for new users, up to 20 USDT in first-trade loss protection, daily zero-slippage trading via a "Guaranteed Price" feature, a tiered lucky draw based on trading volume, and an exclusive 50,000 USDT prize pool for high-volume traders. Eligible products include futures on gold, oil, stocks, and indices. The campaign aims to provide crypto traders with 24/7 access to TradFi markets using USDT. Participation requires event registration, with rewards distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. WEEX emphasizes that trading involves risk and reserves the right to modify event terms.

TheNewsCrypto2 days ago 07:47

WEEX TradFi Trading Fest is Live: Trade Gold, Oil & Stocks With 0 Slippage and Win Free USDT

TheNewsCrypto2 days ago 07:47

Tether’s XAUt gold token receives Shariah certification to expand Islamic finance access

Tether's gold-backed token XAUt has received Shariah certification from Amanah Advisors, potentially expanding its access to Islamic financial institutions and investors seeking Shariah-compliant gold exposure. The certification confirms XAUt's compliance with key Islamic finance principles, including full backing by physical gold, no interest or leverage, and transparent reserves. Each token represents one troy ounce of gold stored in Swiss vaults. This move provides Tether a clearer path to market XAUt in regions where Islamic finance is prominent, such as the Gulf Cooperation Council, South Asia, and parts of Africa. XAUt is one of the largest tokenized gold products, backed by over 707,000 troy ounces of physical gold worth more than $3.3 billion as of late March. Its on-chain value has grown significantly from about $700 million in July 2025 to roughly $2.5 billion. The development is part of a growing trend of Shariah-compliant crypto products aimed at addressing historical scholarly debates about digital assets' compliance with Islamic principles prohibiting excessive uncertainty and interest. Other examples include initiatives by Bahrain's AlAbraaj Restaurants Group and Palm Azgar Finance's PUSD stablecoin. Meanwhile, Dubai continues to solidify its position as a leading crypto hub in the Middle East.

cointelegraph07/27 16:56

Tether’s XAUt gold token receives Shariah certification to expand Islamic finance access

cointelegraph07/27 16:56

Bank of America analysts advise preparing for a stock market decline in August

Analysts at Bank of America (BofA) warn that August could be a challenging month for U.S. stocks, advising investors to consider safer assets like the U.S. dollar and gold. A key question for crypto investors is whether Bitcoin will follow the momentum of tech stocks or act as digital gold. The answer likely depends on the initial cause of any market decline. If the drop is driven by factors like rising interest rates or forced de-risking by institutional investors (who now hold significant Bitcoin via ETFs and hedge funds), Bitcoin may initially fall alongside stocks, as seen in past cycles. However, history shows it has subsequently recovered. Conversely, if stocks decline due to concerns over government debt, falling confidence in fiat currencies, or expectations of new central bank stimulus, Bitcoin could potentially serve as a safe-haven asset, similar to gold. During market turmoil, capital often flows into scarce assets. Regardless of the scenario, Bitcoin's dependency on retail traders has diminished. Public companies now hold over 1.25 million BTC (more than 6% of supply) in corporate treasuries, and ETFs like BlackRock's IBIT hold hundreds of thousands of Bitcoin, indicating growing institutional adoption.

cryptonews.ru07/27 16:44

Bank of America analysts advise preparing for a stock market decline in August

cryptonews.ru07/27 16:44

Peter Schiff Claims Japan Could Be the Pin That Pops an Even Larger American Bubble

In his podcast, economist and longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff warned that Japan could be the trigger for a larger U.S. financial bubble. He noted a recent sell-off in major AI-related stocks (Alphabet, Oracle, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, SpaceX, Tesla) as investors question the returns on massive AI investments, drawing parallels to the dot-com bubble. Schiff identified Japan as a more immediate risk. With the yen at a 40-year low, soaring Japanese government bond yields, and public debt exceeding 200% of GDP, the Bank of Japan faces a dilemma. Aggressive rate hikes could cause a recession, while inaction risks a currency collapse. As the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasuries (over $1.1 trillion), a Japanese debt crisis could force a massive sell-off of these assets, potentially popping the "larger American bubble." The article also covers U.S. 30-year Treasury yields hitting 2006 highs amidst a $39.6 trillion debt, oil prices surpassing $100/barrel, gold's resilience, and Schiff's criticism of recent U.S. jobless claims data and new tariffs.

cryptonews.ru07/27 11:00

Peter Schiff Claims Japan Could Be the Pin That Pops an Even Larger American Bubble

cryptonews.ru07/27 11:00

In the Second Half of 2026, Commodities Enter an Era of 'High-Frequency Black Swans'

Heading into the second half of 2026, Citigroup warns that the commodities market is entering an era of "High-Frequency Black Swans," where extreme, paradigm-shifting events are becoming increasingly common. The report outlines major tail-risk scenarios beyond its baseline forecasts. The highest-impact scenario is a prolonged US-Iran conflict disrupting Gulf energy infrastructure and key shipping chokepoints, potentially causing a sustained 5-10 million barrel per day oil supply deficit and pushing crude prices above $200/barrel. Other geopolitical risks include stricter sanctions on Russian energy, which would hit gas markets harder than oil, particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG). A high-probability risk is a global scramble by governments to stockpile critical minerals. Large-scale strategic buying, particularly of copper, could drive prices above $20,000/ton. For gold, Citigroup sees near-term downside risk towards $3,800/ounce before a potential long-term rally to $6,000/ounce, supported by central bank demand and de-dollarization trends. An extreme El Niño weather pattern poses a medium-probability, high-impact threat to agriculture, potentially sending cocoa prices back to $10,000/ton and sugar above 20 cents/pound. The AI boom presents a dual-sided risk: a bust would hurt metals and power demand, while sustained growth would exacerbate structural deficits in copper and aluminum. Two other significant scenarios are the finalization of Russia's Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline to China, which could depress Asian LNG prices to $5-6/MMBtu in the 2030s, and an extreme application of the Monroe Doctrine blocking Americas oil exports, which could create a price split with global benchmarks soaring above $100/barrel while regional benchmarks crash. The overarching conclusion is that traditional supply-demand analysis may fail in a market where such high-impact, interconnected shocks are becoming more frequent.

marsbit07/24 08:17

In the Second Half of 2026, Commodities Enter an Era of 'High-Frequency Black Swans'

marsbit07/24 08:17

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