Gold delivered a standout year in 2025. Gold hit 48 all-time highs and finished the year at elevated and stable levels. In one of the strongest runs in decades, prices climbed around 70%, surging past $4,500 an ounce. While the rally cooled late in the year, analysts say the bull market remains intact as we move into 2026. Prices are now holding firm support above roughly 4,300 to 4,500 dollars per ounce, suggesting a new long-term floor.
Americans who worry they missed the boat may want to take a closer look. Many of the same forces that lifted gold last year remain firmly in place and continue to shape expectations for the years ahead.
