Metals & Macro Liquidity

Shanghai Exchange crude oil futures contract (2609) declined 0.25% overnight to 549.40 yuan per barrel. Shanghai gold fell 0.28% and Shanghai silver dropped 0.42% in the same session.

According to ChainCatcher, Bitcoin fell below $64,000 to a one-week low on August 11, while gold rose to $4,435 per ounce, marking a nine-week high. During the same period, retail investors directed $50 million in inflows into gold

Wall Street trades flat on midday August 11 as investors assess multiple headwinds: Middle East tensions, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a gold rally, an active takeover bid, and declining home sales data. Key market moves remain in focus as traders monitor geopolitical developments and

This week, nine of 11 sector ETFs recorded net inflows, with technology as the sole leading sector in outflows. SPY saw net outflows despite recording gains. Large inflows were recorded into GLD (gold) and IBIT (spot Bitcoin ETF).

From 12:00 to 16:00 (UTC) on August 11, 2026, BTC traded in a narrow range between 64,384.3 and 64,495.9 USDT, with an Ampl of just 0.16% and a slight closing gain of 0.13%. Over the full day, BTC fell from 65,342 USDT to around 64,178 USDT, down approximately 0.75% over 24 hours. K-line Filled Amount was only 181 BTC, an extremely low level indicating limited market participation. This pullback was largely a natural decline driven by a lack of bids. The core driver of this move was sidelined ma

From 15:30 to 15:45 on August 11, 2026 (UTC), BTC fell 0.48% over the short term, with its price declining from 63,860 USDT to 63,448.7 USDT and an Ampl of 0.64%. Market trading was subdued, with the overall pullback occurring on low volume. The core drivers of this move were the combination of rising geopolitical risks and macroeconomic policy uncertainty. The deadlock in the U.S.-Iran conflict continued, with the issue surrounding the Strait of Hormuz remaining unresolved. Iran proposed six ne

Within the 15-minute period beginning at 14:15 UTC on August 11, 2026, BTC plunged 0.30% in the short term, with its price falling from 64260.9 USDT to 63919.6 USDT and an Ampl of 0.53%. K-line Filled Amount remained extremely low, indicating limited market participation. Overall, the market experienced a mild pullback in a low-volume environment, with a 24-hour Fall % of approximately 0.75%. The main driver of this volatility was the diversion of risk-averse capital amid compounding macroeconom

Senator Rand Paul verified that approximately 147 million ounces of gold remain stored at Fort Knox following a vault tour on Monday, August 10. The Kentucky Republican's inspection addressed longstanding conspiracy theories questioning whether the US government's reported gold reserves actually

According to Senator Rand Paul, during a tour of Fort Knox on August 10, he verified all approximately 147 million ounces of U.S. gold reserves are present. Paul posted on social media confirming the gold's existence, making him among the rare few outsiders granted access to the vault since its

According to Barrick Gold's announcement Tuesday, the mining company appointed Sebastian Boeck as CEO of its non-Americas business, overseeing operations across Africa, Middle East, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Boeck, previously responsible for the company's Africa and Middle East operations,

David Miller, CIO and Co-Founder of Catalyst Funds and portfolio manager of the Strategy Shares Gold Enhanced Yield ETF (GOLY), told Kitco News that gold could reach $5,000 an ounce, though he expects the move to take two to two and a half years. Miller cited persistent government deficits,

According to Catalyst Funds CIO David Miller in a Kitco News interview, gold prices could reclaim $5,000 per ounce within two to two-and-a-half years, with potential mid-to-high single-digit gains possible in 2026. Miller attributed gold's long-term strength to persistent government deficits,

From 12:15 to 12:30 on August 11, 2026 (UTC), BTC fell 0.24% over the 15-minute period, trading between 64,295.3 and 64,469.6 USDT, with an Ampl of just 0.27%. The current price is around $64,461.8, near the lower end of the 24-hour range of $63,817.2–$65,199.5. Overall market volatility was limited and participation was low, reflecting clear wait-and-see sentiment. The main driver of this minor decline was market hesitation as multiple macro forces offset one another. On one hand, the ongoing U

Silver declined 1.7% to $64.64 an ounce on Tuesday, Aug. 11, retreating from Monday's 2.3% rally to $65.03. The pullback occurred as precious-metals traders prepared for the July U.S. Consumer Price Index report scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Softer inflation data could support s

Spot silver fell 1.7% to $64.64 an ounce on Tuesday, August 11, after climbing 2.3% to $65.03 the previous day. The pullback comes as traders await the July U.S. Consumer Price Index report, due Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. ET. Softer inflation could support silver prices by reducing Federal Reserve

According to Reuters, spot gold reached $4,434.84 per ounce on Tuesday, Aug. 11, its highest level since June 5. Spot gold was trading at $4,374.82 at 5:48 a.m. GMT, while U.S. gold futures traded at $4,435. The rally followed weaker U.S. employment data that reduced market expectations for

Fortuna agreed to acquire the Bambadji gold project in Senegal for $200 million from Barrick Mining Corporation and IAMGOLD, according to a recent announcement on social media.

According to Financial Times, the Financial Conduct Authority has held early discussions with banks and industry participants on regulating tokenized gold for institutional collateral markets, with a regulatory announcement potentially coming within months. London currently accounts for

According to CME Group, one-ounce gold futures contracts, launched on July 24, have recorded more than $200 million in weekend trading volume.