Gold Reaches Historic Highs as Targets Jump to $6,000 by 2026 and $10,000 by 2029 Amid China Tax Changes

COINOTAG News reported on December 23 that precious metals pressed higher, reinforcing the inflation-hedge narrative that often informs crypto risk assets. As gold and silver reach fresh highs, investors weigh macro resilience and liquidity. In this context, Bitcoin and Ethereum commonly attract allocations seeking diversification and a store of value beyond fiat.

Yardeni Research has lifted its near-term gold outlook, signaling sustained demand for hedges amid macro uncertainty. For crypto markets, such shifts can recalibrate cross-asset flows and liquidity cycles, providing conditional support for select digital assets when traditional equities exhibit risk-off dynamics.

China’s November 2025 policy tightened costs on consumer gold and narrowed pricing distinctions in major hubs like Shuibei, prompting re-pricing in the jewelry sector. The policy backdrop may influence retail demand and push investors to explore digital asset hedges as a credible alternative.