Tokenized Gold Market Expands Amid Rising Demand

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Jan 26 2026

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Market Share Growth: Tether's Tether Gold (XAUt) now represents over half of the entire gold-backed stablecoin market, with a total value exceeding $2.2 billion, indicating strong investor demand for traditional safe-haven assets.
Token Circulation: As of the end of Q4, there were 520,089 XAUt tokens in circulation, each backed one-for-one by physical gold, reflecting a sustained increase in market confidence and demand for gold.
Gold Price Surge: Comex gold prices have surpassed $5,000 per troy ounce for the first time, with a year-to-date gain of approximately 17%, signaling a shift towards gold as a hedge against geopolitical risks and dollar depreciation.
Accelerated Central Bank Buying: According to the World Gold Council, central banks purchased a net 220 tonnes of gold in Q3 2025, reflecting a broader strategy among reserve managers to diversify away from dollar-denominated assets.

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Technical Analysis for XAUt

Technical Sentiment Analysis for Tether Gold (XAUt). As of , Tether Gold (XAUt) is exhibiting a Buy technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 4 technical signals, shows that 3 indicators are flashing buy, while 1 are indicating sell.

Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for XAUt stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the crypto.

Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, XAUt is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.

Tether Gold (XAUt) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	4459.911	4720.406	4962.481	5222.976	5465.051	5725.546	5967.621
Fibonacci	4720.406	4912.387	5030.994	5222.976	5414.957	5533.564	5725.546

About XAUT

Tether Gold (XAU₮) is a stablecoin that provides ownership on a 1:1 basis of one fine troy ounce of gold on a physical bar of gold that meets the Good Delivery standard of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). This technology allows access to a stablecoin that provides ownership of physical gold while avoiding the drawbacks associated with physical gold, such as high storage cost and limited accessibility. Note: XAU₮ tokens can be fractionated up to six decimal places (i.e. in increments as small as 0.000001 troy fine ounce).

About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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