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Gold Prices Still Volatile, Investors Can Adopt Gradual Accumulation Strategies

The ongoing high volatility in gold prices encourages investors to be more selective in determining investment strategies, especially amid uncertainty about the direction of U.S. Federal Reserve policies (US). Several analysts believe that a conservative approach and disciplined risk management are key in facing current market conditions.

Quoting Bloomberg, Thursday (30/4/2026) at 07:24 WIB, the spot gold price is at US$ 4,560.59 per troy ounce, up 0.28% from the previous day. Over the past week, gold prices have fallen 2.84%.

President Commissioner of HFX International Futures, Sutopo Widodo, advises investors to avoid aggressive speculation and prioritize gradual accumulation strategies or dollar cost averaging (DCA).

"Investors also need to wait for market direction confirmation, both from technical levels and central bank meeting results,” Sutopo said on Wednesday (29/4/2026).

He emphasizes the importance of maintaining liquidity and risk management so that investors remain flexible to seize opportunities as market trend directions begin to form.

In line with this, PT Finex Bisnis Solusi Futures analyst, Brahmantya Himawan, assesses that the current correction in gold prices is beginning to open up accumulation opportunities, especially for medium- to long-term investors.

"For medium to long-term, this correction is attractive for gradual accumulation, especially in gold as a hedge. However, for the short term, it’s better to wait for market direction confirmation after the FOMC decision because volatility remains high," Bram said.

According to Bram, gold is currently at a crossroads between geopolitical tensions and U.S. dollar strengthening. As long as the U.S. central bank does not loosen policies and energy prices remain high, gold movements tend to be restrained.

Meanwhile, Doo Financial Futures Chief Analyst, Lukman Leong, sees opportunities for more active strategies for short-term investors.

"Short- and medium-term investors can take advantage of range trading, buying at low prices and selling at high prices. For the long term, accumulation during price dips remains a choice," Lukman said.

He added that the current gold price trend is still under short-term pressure, moving sideways in the medium term, but remains in an upward (bullish) trend for the long term.

From an asset allocation perspective, all three see gold as still the primary instrument for investors with a defensive profile. Meanwhile, silver offers greater potential for gains but with higher volatility.

Given these conditions, Sutopo, Bram, and Lukman believe investors need to adjust their strategies according to their risk profiles and investment horizons while waiting for clarity on U.S. Federal Reserve policy directions as the main catalyst for market movements.