外媒：金价下跌，吸引抄底者涌入

Core Insights - Gold prices have surged to nearly $4,400 per ounce, leading to warnings from traders about the metal being overbought and crowded in terms of trading positions [1][3] - A significant drop of 6.3% in gold prices occurred on October 21, marking the largest decline since 2013, with prices closing at $4,113.05 per ounce [3] - Despite the recent price drop, there is a notable interest in purchasing gold, as evidenced by a large turnout at a major precious metals conference in Kyoto [3][4] Group 1: Market Trends - The recent decline in gold prices is primarily attributed to profit-taking by hedge funds, with no clear catalyst identified for the drop [3] - Gold prices have increased by 30% over the past two months, prompting expectations of a correction among experts [3] - The interest in gold put options has reached its highest level since 2008, indicating a shift in market sentiment [4] Group 2: Investor Behavior - Many dealers reported a surge in buying interest following the price drop, with some experiencing record sales [4] - The deputy CEO of BullionStar noted that October 21 was the busiest day in the company's history, with buyers significantly outnumbering sellers [4] - Analysts expect that demand from central banks and other sectors will support gold prices, limiting the extent of any corrections [4]