XAU Mid-Day Analysis: Post-Holiday Gold Action – Will Central Banks Push Us to New Highs in 2026? 📈🏦 December 26, 2025
Traders, markets are waking up after Christmas— XAU is trading steady around $4,480 - $4,511 per ounce today (live data showing slight uptick post-holidays). After 2025's massive 70%+ rally, the question is: What's fueling the next leg higher? Answer: Central banks aren't done yet! 😎
Deep Dive: Central Bank Demand Update
1. 2025 So Far: YTD net purchases ~634t through Q3 (World Gold Council), slower than previous years due to high prices but still strong—strategic buying by emerging markets (China, Poland, Turkey leading).
2. Why It Matters: This creates a solid price floor—absorbs supply and supports rallies. Even at record highs, demand picked up in Q3 (220t). 💡
3. Current Chart: Support holding at $4,450 (200-day MA). Post-holiday volume returning—watch breakout above $4,500 for targets $4,520+ quickly. Avoid fake moves! ⚠️
2026 Forecasts Heating Up:
Goldman Sachs: $4,900 by end-2026.
JP Morgan: Averages $5,055+ in Q4—driven by ~585t quarterly buying!
Pro Tip: On Binance Futures, align with the trend—low leverage (5-10x), 1% risk per trade. Central banks are long-term bulls; smart traders follow! 🚀
What's your 2026 XAU target? Comment below—let's predict together! 🔥 Tag a friend tracking gold demand!
Central Bank Gold Buying in 2026?