Gold prices are driven not just by the gold individuals buy or sell. In fact, one of the biggest factors that drives gold prices is the trendline of central banks buying or selling gold.

China's central bank added 650,000 ounces of gold in August, its 22nd straight month of buying, pushing reserves to 76.73 million ounces worth

Central bank’s 650,000-ounce addition in August was the largest single-month purchase since late 2023