Gold is having a wild end to the year. As of Tuesday, December 30, 2025, the yellow metal is trying to claw back some dignity after a brutal single-day crash yesterday.1 We’re talking about a massive 4.5% drop in global prices on Monday—the sharpest daily loss since October.
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The thing is, gold hit an insane record high of 4,549 just last Friday.2 But then, the “Monday Morning Blues” hit the markets hard. Or nothing. Let’s be real, traders were looking for any excuse to lock in their massive 2025 gains before the New Year’s Eve parties start. Those too.
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The “Why” Behind the Crash
It wasn’t just one thing. It was a pile-on:
The Margin Shock: The CME Group hiked margin requirements.3 Basically, it became more expensive to “bet” on gold, forcing leveraged traders to sell off quickly.4
Trump & Ukraine: President Trump mentioned that peace talks between Ukraine and Russia are “getting a lot closer.”5 That cooled off the “panic-buying” that usually keeps gold high.
The Fed Wait: Everyone is staring at the Federal Reserve’s December minutes.6 If they hint at fewer rate cuts in 2026, gold loses its shine.
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Gold Rates Today (Dec 30, 2025)
Prices have steadied a bit this morning, but they are still much lower than last week’s peaks.
| City | 24K Gold (per 10g) | 22K Gold (per 10g) | Today’s Vibe |
| Delhi | ₹1,36,350 | ₹1,25,000 | Buyers are cautious; waiting for stability. |
| Mumbai | ₹1,36,200 | ₹1,24,850 | Steady accumulation for the wedding season. |
| Chennai | ₹1,37,460 | ₹1,26,000 | Always at a slight premium due to local demand. |
| Lucknow | ₹1,39,080 | ₹1,27,500 | Flat movement; buyers sticking to small coins. |
| Jaipur | ₹1,39,080 | ₹1,27,500 | Wedding season demand is providing a “floor.” |
The Analyst’s Field Notes
Experts are calling this a “technical pause.” Jateen Trivedi from LKP Securities thinks we’re going to bounce between ₹1,35,000 and ₹1,42,000 for a while.7 It’s an ongoing situation where the market is “cooling off” its overbought state.
And here’s the kicker: even with this crash, gold is still up roughly 80% for the year. If you bought at the start of 2025, you’re still laughing all the way to the bank.
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