Gold has jumped ahead of U.S. government debt as a long-term investment.
The gains have been fueled by the expectation of lower interest rates.
Financial investors typically start buying gold ahead of rate cuts.
The Federal Reserve's moves could goose gold prices forward.
The previous metal has been bought up by investors who are in search of safe havens.
Gold prices have hit a seven-year low.
Sentiment has now turned with Reddit users speculating that supporting posts may be part of a pump-and-dump scheme
Reddit investors have discovered silver.
Bitcoin may finally be turning into the "digital gold" that many of its proponents view it as.
Bullion has stumbled in recent weeks, hampered by signs of stabilizing economies and a surge in equities