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Core Viewpoint - The gold market experienced a dramatic crash following a brief surge to a historical high, driven by changes in U.S. Federal Reserve leadership and market vulnerabilities [1][4][6]. Group 1: Market Reaction - On January 29, 2026, international gold prices surpassed $5,500 per ounce, marking a historical peak, but within 48 hours, prices plummeted nearly 7% in just 28 minutes [1][3]. - Following the price drop, domestic gold retailers adjusted their prices, with some gold jewelry dropping from 1,700 yuan per gram to around 1,600 yuan per gram [3]. - Reports indicated long queues at gold recycling points, with some individuals attempting to liquidate significant amounts of gold, including one case of 2.12 million yuan worth of gold [3]. Group 2: Causes of the Crash - The primary trigger for the gold price crash was the nomination of Kevin Walsh as the next Federal Reserve Chairman, which led to expectations of a more hawkish monetary policy [4][6]. - Analysts noted that the market was already in a fragile state, and the announcement prompted profit-taking by speculative investors who had benefited from previous price increases [6]. - The increase in margin requirements for gold futures trading by institutions like the Chicago Mercantile Exchange exacerbated the volatility, forcing high-leverage investors to liquidate positions [6]. Group 3: Price Movements - On January 30, 2026, London gold experienced its largest single-day drop in 40 years, with a decline of 9.25%, while silver saw a staggering drop of over 35% on January 31 [6]. - By February 2, 2026, gold prices had fallen nearly $700 from the January 29 high, representing a 12.81% decline over three days [6]. - On February 2, gold prices continued to decline, briefly falling below $4,700, $4,600, and $4,500, with a maximum single-day drop of approximately 10% [7]. Group 4: Future Outlook - There is a notable divergence in market opinions regarding future gold price trends, with warnings about extreme valuations and a significant increase in global gold expenditure as a percentage of GDP, reaching 0.7%, the highest in 55 years [9].