Why "Risk" feels real right now 😅
✳️Gold's no longer the sleepy "safe-haven" that just sits there—it's volatile AF in 2026:
Upside drivers → Central banks hoarding, inflation/debasement fears, geopolitical flare-ups, and diversification away from USD assets. Many analysts (J.P. Morgan, others) see it pushing to $5,000+ by year-end, even $6,000 longer-term if things get messier.
✳️Downside risks → Sudden risk-on rallies (stronger dollar, rate hike surprises, or de-escalations) can trigger sharp pullbacks. We've already seen 5–10% corrections this year alone. No yield, opportunity cost if stocks/bonds rip higher.