Gold Just Hit a New Record—but Is the Bull Run Over or Just Beginning?
Well folks, here we go again.
Just when Wall Street says everything’s calm, gold quietly breaks another record—and barely anyone notices.
Gold Hits ₹132,294, Rises Nearly 5% in October
In October 2025, gold shot up nearly 5%, closing the month at a jaw-dropping ₹132,294 per 10 grams, smashing previous highs. Silver wasn’t far behind, jumping 5% to ₹170,415 per kilogram. What’s driving this surge?
Three things:
- Central banks loading up—220 tonnes in Q3 alone, led by Kazakhstan and Brazil.
- Festive demand during India’s Diwali season.
- The Fed’s recent interest rate cut, which weakened the dollar and boosted gold’s appeal.
That’s right—they're printing, you're paying, and gold is running.
But wait—Friday morning hit and prices dropped again. MCX gold opened down 0.29%, silver down 0.47%. Why? Because the dollar started flexing again, and international bullion markets dipped.
This market isn’t broken. It’s nervous. And with good reason.
Volatility Ahead—Or a Setup for the Next Leg Higher?
We’re now looking at gold’s third straight monthly gain, and yet we’re getting mixed signals from the market. Analysts are calling for a consolidation phase between $3,850–$4,170/oz globally, with domestic MCX gold watching support around ₹117,500.
In plain English? Prices might stall short-term, but the floor is rising.
The U.S. dollar index is flirting with a breakout above 100, and USD/INR is pressing toward 89. If either breaks out, expect gold volatility to spike—and fast.
But here’s the real kicker: central banks are still buying, and the Fed is likely to cut again early next year. Economic uncertainty, trade tensions, and high equity valuations are creating a perfect storm for a breakout above $4,100.
Frank’s Take: What the Mainstream Won’t Say
Now let me give you my own take, not just the headlines.
What we’re seeing is the slow-motion unraveling of confidence in fiat currency systems. The Federal Reserve can’t keep rates high forever without crushing the economy, and central banks know this. That’s why they’re stacking gold like never before.
Meanwhile, retail investors are acting like it’s 2019 again—waiting for a 20% correction that might never come. I’m not saying gold won’t dip here and there, but I’ve seen this movie before. Back in 2006, people laughed when gold hit $600 an ounce. A few years later? They weren’t laughing anymore.
I’m watching capital flight from paper promises into real assets—especially gold and silver, but also farmland, food production, and even water rights. The ultra-wealthy are buying tangible assets. Why? Because they know what’s coming, and fiat currencies are the first domino to fall.
Bottom line: This isn’t a seasonal rally. It’s a long-term shift in monetary confidence. And unless you’re positioned ahead of it, you’ll be left behind.
Festive Buying, Fear, and FOMO
October’s rally wasn’t just driven by banks—it was driven by you.
Retail investors rushed in during the Diwali season, spurred on by record prices and the fear of missing out. Folks bought because they saw the writing on the wall: inflation isn’t dead, the dollar is shaky, and trust in the system is at an all-time low.
But what happens now?
Well, some analysts are calling for “sideways movement” in November. Maybe. But this feels like the calm before the storm.
Think about it—when was the last time you saw gold quietly hit record highs while no one was paying attention?
What This Means for You
Look, I’ve lived through more financial “booms” and “busts” than I care to count. What we’re seeing now reminds me of 2006: people dismissing gold as “too expensive,” even as the foundations of fiat were cracking beneath our feet.
By the time the masses catch on, the train will have left the station.
If you’re sitting on the sidelines, now is the time to act.
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Until next time,
Frank Balm
Lead Analyst, Dedollarize News
