Gold Hits Record High Above $4,000 as ETF Inflows Surge

Gold has officially entered uncharted territory, with its price per ounce breaking above $4,000 for the first time in history, signaling powerful bullish momentum across global markets.

The precious metal, long viewed as a safe-haven asset, continues to attract heavy institutional and retail demand amid mounting geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

According to analysts at ING, the rally is being driven largely by massive inflows into gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The firm noted that investor appetite for these instruments has surged in recent weeks, lifting total ETF gold holdings to their highest level since September 2022.

“Investors are adding gold ETFs at a rapid pace,” ING analysts said. “Total holdings still remain below the 2020 peak, meaning there’s room for further additions, and potentially more upside for gold prices.”

Read More:

The momentum reflects renewed market interest in defensive assets as global markets adjust to shifting central bank policies, persistent inflation risks, and weakening confidence in fiat currencies.

Analysts suggest that if ETF inflows continue at their current pace, gold’s rally could extend deep into Q4 2025, possibly establishing a new long-term support level above $4,000.

With this historic milestone, gold reaffirms its dominance as the world’s most trusted store of value, and for now, shows no signs of slowing down.