Gate Square Community,

One of the most effective and practical ways to gain early exposure to the gold and silver markets is through tokenized metals on Gate Alpha. This approach eliminates concerns related to physical storage, logistics, or security, while providing direct access via blockchain infrastructure.

As of February 2026, the gold spot price is trading in the range of approximately 5,150–5,200 USD per ounce and has exhibited a strong upward trend in recent months. This momentum is driven by persistent inflationary pressures, geopolitical uncertainties, and ongoing central bank purchases. Silver, meanwhile, is approaching the 90 USD per ounce level; with the gold-to-silver ratio narrowing, silver continues to offer higher potential returns as an alternative often referred to as “poor man’s gold.”

My preferred strategy is structured as follows:

- For long-term holdings, I use **PAXG (Pax Gold)** and **XAUT (Tether Gold)**. Both are fully backed by one troy ounce of physical gold, with regular independent audits ensuring transparency and integrity.
- I acquire these tokens through Gate Alpha’s Metal Zone section, either by direct swap with USDT or via spot trading. The one-click on-chain purchase feature makes the process fast and cost-efficient.
- My core method is monthly dollar-cost averaging (DCA). Although gold and silver exhibit relatively low volatility, their long-term role as an inflation hedge makes consistent accumulation a reliable approach for steady returns.
- For shorter-term opportunities, I monitor the XAU and XAG perpetual contracts available in Gate’s Precious Metals Zone (offering up to 50x leverage), but the majority of my portfolio remains in tokenized spot positions.

Recently, I added a position in the PAXG/USDT pair. The entry price and current unrealized gain (approximately 5–7%) are visible in the attached screenshot. While still in the early stage, the market momentum remains supportive.

Getting started with tokenized metals on Gate Alpha is straightforward:

1. Log in to your Gate.io account and complete any required verification steps.
2. Deposit USDT (or purchase directly via fiat channels).
3. Navigate to Gate Alpha → Metal Zone.
4. Select tokens such as XAUT, PAXG, XAUM, and execute swaps or spot trades with USDT.
5. Use the one-click purchase feature to complete transactions in seconds; zero-fee on-chain trading options are also available.

This structure is particularly well-suited for early and efficient participation during periods of sustained gold rallies. Compared to physical metals, it offers 24/7 liquidity, low entry barriers, and seamless transferability.

Which tokens do you favor in your tokenized metals strategy? Do you prefer PAXG, XAUT, or silver-based tokens? Feel free to share your approach and, if comfortable, include screenshots of your positions to enrich the discussion.

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