Gold is back as a popular investment, with prices rising. Wall Street offers ways to buy it online, like tokenized gold or stablecoins. Stablecoins use blockchain tech to remove crypto volatility, tracking the price of the commodity they’re backed by.

Investors are buying gold due to geopolitical tensions, inflation, and U.S. debt concerns. Tokenized gold trading reached $178 billion in 2025, surpassing most U.S. ETFs. Popular stablecoins like Tether Gold and Paxos Gold have grown and can be purchased on platforms like Coinbase.

Gold has topped $5,000 per ounce for the first time ever, up 172% in 5 years. Investors hedge against inflation with gold, fearing the U.S. fiscal situation could devalue the dollar. Consider allocating 5-10% to gold. SPDR Gold Shares may not be the best investment, with other stocks projected for high returns.

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