Record Derivatives Participation
Open interest on COMEX gold futures climbed to unprecedented levels in late May 2026, signaling deep institutional participation beyond spot jewelry demand.
Elevated futures activity often precedes volatile spot moves — monitor the live gold price for intraday benchmarks.
Who Is Driving the Flows?
Macro hedge funds increased long exposure while mining companies expanded hedge books. Asian session volumes rose sharply during London overlap hours.
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