Why Is Gold Not Going Up? The Bears Vanished in June

Every futures market has two sides. Gold has been running on one since June, when short positions fell 35% in a single week and stayed down. That removes the buying that normally cushions a decline. Here is why the paper price is fragile right now, and why the ounce is not.

China Ends Paper Gold Trading July 24. For Physical Holders, That’s a Confirmation.

China’s largest banks are terminating retail leveraged gold trading on the Shanghai Gold Exchange after July 24, 2026. Here’s what the shutdown removes from the market — and why it confirms the structural case for physical gold ownership.

How Margin Hikes Increase Gold and Silver Volatility

Margin hikes can dramatically increase gold and silver volatility — not because fundamentals change, but because leveraged traders are forced to unwind positions. When exchanges like the CME raise margin requirements, cascading liquidations can accelerate corrections and intensify price swings. Understanding how leverage works in futures markets — and how it differs from owning physical metal — is essential for navigating today’s precious metals market.