Gold Futures Surge Past $4,200 as Investors Flee Crypto Amid Record Outflows

Gold futures climbed above $4,200 for the first time, signaling renewed investor appetite for safe-haven assets as the crypto market faces record outflows.

The surge highlights a shift in sentiment, with traders seeking protection from heightened volatility in digital assets and broader macroeconomic uncertainty. Analysts suggest that the rally in gold is being fueled by expectations of continued monetary easing and geopolitical risk. Which have weakened investor confidence in high-risk markets like crypto.

Meanwhile, data from major exchanges show significant capital exiting Bitcoin and Ethereum funds, with total weekly outflows reaching new highs. Market strategists note that as crypto struggles with regulatory and liquidity pressures. Traditional assets like gold are regaining favor as stores of value. The divergence underscores a broader rebalancing of portfolios, where institutional and retail investors alike are turning toward tangible, energy-backed assets amid global economic headwinds.

Clever Robot News Desk 16^th October 2025