Gold's Rising Appeal as a Safe-Haven Investment in Volatile Markets
Gold's dramatic 71% rise in 2025 is largely attributed to the introduction of gold ETFs and tokenized gold stablecoins, which have permanently increased gold prices. However, gold is not a reliable long-term hedge against inflation or a consistent outperformer compared to stocks, and its price can be highly volatile. Investment banks are expanding their gold trading and storage activities, indicating ongoing interest in the metal, but whether gold has peaked remains uncertain.