Digital Gold Boom Coincides with Central Bank Buying Slowdown
- Gold-backed cryptocurrencies hit a three-year high with $80 million minted in the past month, pushing the sector market cap to $1.43 billion.
- ETFs emerged as primary demand drivers, offsetting the decline in central bank acquisitions and reflecting evolving investor preferences.
The gold investment market has experienced major changes because gold-backed cryptocurrencies have shown their highest minting volume in three years. However, central banks buy less gold. The precious metals market shows changing investor behaviour because of the current record gold prices.
Digital Gold Gains Momentum as Institutional Demand Evolves
The recent data indicates gold-backed cryptocurrency tokens have seen exceptional growth during the previous month by generating tokens worth more than $80 million. The market capitalisation of the sector reached $1.43 billion following a 6% increase as monthly transfer volume surged by 77% to $1.27 billion.
The digital gold market expansion occurs during the strongest first quarter for overall gold demand. Since 2016, it has reached 1,206 tonnes based on World Gold Council data. Investment demand surged to 552 tonnes in the current period while central bank acquisitions dropped to 244 tonnes from their previous level of 365 tonnes.
ETFs have become the main force behind market demand. It has driven the average quarterly gold price to reach its highest level at $2,860 per ounce while showing a 38% increase compared to last year. The spot price of gold stands at $3,240 after a 2.35% price decrease last week while demonstrating a 23.5% increase throughout 2020.
The pandemic has caused the traditional jewellery market to decline to its lowest levels since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak. The physical bar and coin market shows strong demand in China, while retail investors maintain their interest, which supports the institutional shift toward gold.
The shift represents a democratic evolution of gold investment because digital tokens provide both accessibility and trading flexibility that support physical ownership. The global inflation worries continue to draw investors who want portfolio diversity and value protection through traditional and tokenized gold investments through a range of digital financial market products.
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