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Core Insights - The recent volatility in gold prices has led to significant emotional responses from investors and consumers, with a notable increase in speculative behavior, including leveraging loans to invest in gold [1][5][12] - As of May 4, 2024, COMEX gold prices have increased by 22.96% year-to-date and 56.74% since the beginning of the year, indicating a strong upward trend before recent corrections [3][6] - The use of loans, including credit cards and online lending, to invest in gold has become prevalent, with many investors believing they can achieve easy profits, which has proven to be a risky strategy [5][9][12] Market Trends - Gold prices reached a peak of $3,500 per ounce on April 22, 2024, before experiencing a significant decline of 8.56% by May 4, 2024 [1][3] - The Shanghai Gold Exchange reported that Au9999 spot gold reached 835 CNY per gram on April 22, 2024, but subsequently fell to 777 CNY per gram by April 27, 2024 [6][10] - The trend of borrowing to invest in gold has led to a surge in discussions on social media, with many posts sharing experiences of leveraging loans for gold investments [9][10] Investor Behavior - Investors like He Mi and Liu Hao have taken substantial risks by borrowing large sums to invest in gold, with some using up to 10x leverage, which can lead to significant losses if prices decline [1][5][8] - Many investors are now facing losses after buying gold at high prices, leading to a phenomenon of being "stuck" with their investments as prices drop [10][11] - The perception of gold as a safe investment has led to irrational behavior, with some investors ignoring the inherent risks associated with high volatility in gold prices [11][13] Regulatory Response - In response to the rising risks associated with leveraged gold investments, the Shanghai Gold Exchange has increased margin requirements and adjusted trading limits for certain gold futures contracts [12] - Several banks have issued warnings against using credit card funds for gold investments, indicating potential penalties for borrowers who misuse funds [12][13]