Gold prices fell hard during the latest trading session as forced liquidations swept through markets that investors often treat as safe havens. According to data shared by market analyst Kovac, gold dropped about 15% in a rapid move, wiping out trillions of dollars in market value. The selloff marked one of the steepest short term declines on record for the precious metal.
The move unfolded quickly. Gold had traded near recent highs before sellers accelerated, pushing prices lower in a near vertical drop on intraday charts. As a result, leveraged positions were flushed out, and liquidity thinned as prices fell. Estimates tied to the move suggest more than $15 trillion in combined value was erased across gold and silver markets, underscoring the scale of the liquidation.
Silver followed the same direction but with greater intensity. Prices plunged roughly 38%, reflecting silver’s higher volatility and deeper exposure to leveraged trading. While gold absorbed most of the nominal value losses, silver’s sharper percentage decline highlighted stress across the broader precious metals complex.
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