Gold Rally Defies ETF Sell-Off, Central Banks Buy

Gold prices have been defying traditional market drivers, reaching record highs despite expectations for a decline. However, ETF investors have been selling off their holdings, breaking the usual correlation between ETF flows and price movements.
The divergence in behavior between ETF investors and central banks purchasing gold is puzzling, with potential reasons including shifting investment preferences towards Bitcoin or the Nasdaq, or simply a lack of significant price increases to attract attention.
The outlook for gold's rally hinges on the behavior of ETF investors, as their actions will play a crucial role in determining the sustainability of the current price surge. $SPDR Gold ETF(GLD.US)$