And the reality of it all is actual value hasn't gone up, the value of the dollar has deteriorated immensely!
| Metric / Metric Context [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] | The Year 2000 | Today (May 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Average Spot Price | ~$279 per troy ounce | ~$4,577 per troy ounce |
| Price per Gram | ~$9.00 per gram | ~$147.15 per gram |
| Market Phase | End of a 20-year bear market | Historical bull run |
| Macro Environment | Tech Boom, strong US Dollar | High inflation, global tensions |
| Primary Driver | Industrial/jewelry retail demand | Heavy Central Bank buying |
| Value of $100,000 | Buys ~358 ounces | Grows to ~$1.64 million |