New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Gold has continued its strong upward momentum in 2025, gaining 11 per cent year-to-date (YTD), outpacing both equities and Bitcoin. Ventura Securities anticipates a continued rally in gold, forecasting a price of USD 3,000 per ounce, with the possibility of surpassing USD 3,080 in Q1 2025. Meanwhile, the benchmark Nifty has declined over 3 per cent, while Bitcoin has posted modest gains of around 3 per cent so far this year.

According to Ventura Securities, the precious metal's strength stems from multiple factors, including heightened safe-haven demand, ongoing geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and central bank policies. Strong purchases from both central banks and retail investors have further fueled the ...