The World Gold Council stated that with gold prices breaking historical records 53 times in 2025, global investors poured unprecedented funds into gold ETFs. North American funds contributed the majority of global inflows in 2025. Meanwhile, gold holdings in Asia nearly doubled, and Europe also showed significant demand. The surge in global investor enthusiasm was primarily driven by the following factors: ① Gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset increased against the backdrop of escalating global trade disputes, geopolitical tensions, and financial market volatility; ② The continued surge in gold prices attracted trend-following funds; ③ The decline in US Treasury yields and the weakening of the US dollar. (Golden10)