Gold truly made history by surpassing the psychological threshold of $5,100.
In today's trading session (January 26, 2026), this is an astonishing milestone, demonstrating the rise of safe-haven assets amidst global instability.
Gold's All-Time Boom (Gold ATH)
New record: The spot price of gold peaked at approximately $5,100 per ounce on January 26, 2026.
Growth rate: Since the beginning of 2026 alone, gold has increased by approximately 17.4%.
Rampage surge: The precious metal has repeatedly broken through the $4,700, $4,800, and $4,900 marks in just the past week before conquering the $5,000 mark.
Expectations for $ASTER
While gold is at its peak, $ASTER is in a consolidation phase, preparing for major technological breakthroughs:
Current Price: ASTER is trading around $0.61 - $0.62.
Previous All-Time High (ATH): ASTER's all-time high was $2.42, set on September 24, 2025.
Driving Factors:
Layer 1 Launch: The Aster Chain network is expected to launch in Q1 2026, promising improved speed and security.
Staking Mechanism: Expected to be implemented in Q2 2026 to reduce the circulating supply and support price recovery.
CZ Interest: There are reports that CZ has accumulated a large amount of ASTER, which helped boost the price by 5% on January 25th.