10月净买入49吨！央行购金依然强劲，高盛：“代币化黄金”目前还非金价主力

Core Insights - Despite significant market volatility in October, global central banks continue to show strong demand for gold, providing solid support for gold prices, while emerging "tokenized gold" has not yet become a major market driver [1][4]. Central Bank Gold Purchases - Goldman Sachs reported that global central banks net purchased 49 tons of gold in October, significantly higher than the pre-2022 monthly average of 17 tons, indicating robust and sustained demand from official sectors [1][4]. - Notably, Qatar purchased 20 tons and China bought 15 tons in October, reflecting a strategic move by central banks to diversify reserve assets and hedge against geopolitical and financial risks [1][4]. Future Gold Price Predictions - Based on strong official demand and expectations of a shift towards looser monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, Goldman Sachs maintains an optimistic forecast for gold prices, predicting they will rise to $4,900 per ounce by the end of 2026 [1][5]. Private Investor Demand - Private investor behavior is seen as a key variable influencing future gold prices. An increase in the allocation of gold in U.S. private financial portfolios could significantly amplify gold prices [1][6]. - Currently, gold ETFs, the most common tool for U.S. investors, represent only 0.17% of their portfolios, indicating substantial room for growth as interest in gold is expected to rebound alongside potential Federal Reserve policy changes [1][6]. Tokenized Gold - Goldman Sachs notes that the impact of "tokenized gold," such as Tether Gold, on recent gold price increases appears limited. In Q3 2025, Tether Gold holdings increased by approximately 26 tons, while Western gold ETFs saw inflows of about 197 tons, and central bank purchases reached around 134 tons [1][7]. - Tokenized gold is fundamentally similar to gold ETFs, both backed by physical gold, but its ownership is recorded on a blockchain. While this may lower entry barriers for some investors, it does not necessarily add significant intrinsic value [1][8].