Gold price is currently encountering bouts of major volatility. As the US-Iran War rages ahead, gold has taken a backseat, battling intense pressure amid the chaos. However, this development is not strong enough to seize the allure that gold often exhibits. The asset continues to boast a strong market identity, leading the safe haven asset trail. Despite the slow momentum, Gold is still a leading market player, beating its competitors in the current trading volume statistics.

Gold Trades More Than Major Financial Assets In The World

Despite the volatility pangs that gold has been encountering as of late, the metal is continuing to shine brighter than ever. Gold has emerged as one of the most heavily traded assets in the world, beating leading market players such as treasuries and bonds. Per the latest update by the Kobeissi Letter, the average trading volume of gold has tripled since 2021, averaging at $361B per day in 2025.

The KL post further updated stats, adding how trading volume in gold now exceeds treasuries at $186B and the Dow Jones Industrial Average at $100B.

“Gold now trades more than most major financial assets in the world. Average trading volume in gold averaged ~$361 billion per day in 2025, nearly triple the ~$134 billion per day seen in 2021. Gold OTC and exchange volumes rose to $180 billion and $174 billion per day, followed by ETFs at $7 billion. Trading volume in gold now officially exceeds Treasury Bills at $186 billion, the EUR/GBP currency pair at $169 billion, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average at ~$100 billion. By comparison, the top 3 most traded US stocks, Apple ($AAPL), Nvidia ($NVDA), and Tesla ($TSLA), combined averaged ~$26 billion per day in 2025. Gold market activity is surging at a record pace.”

Gold Price Prediction For 2026

Amid the ongoing US-Iran war and other market dynamics, gold is now edging towards a new price target. Per Rashad Hajiyev, the gold price has high chances of hitting $7K in 2026, with a bold price target of $8K also being considered at the moment.

“I believe gold is going to recover its March losses throughout April with a potential breakout early in May. The recent cleansing makes me even more bullish and aggressive with my targets. I would not be surprised if gold reaches $8k by summer 2026…“