On January 15, 2026, the world's largest gold exchange-traded fund (ETF)—SPDR Gold Trust—reported gold holdings of 1,074.80 metric tons, an increase of 0.57 metric tons from the previous trading day. PriceSeek's analysis of gold indicates a bullish-bearish score of 1. The increase in SPDR Gold Trust's gold holdings by 0.57 metric tons to 1,074.80 metric tons reflects heightened investor demand for gold, which is bullish for spot prices. Combined with gold futures data, the main contracts such as 2606 (closing price of 1,040.26 yuan per gram, open interest increased by 2,985 lots) and 2608 (open interest increased by 335 lots) show rising open interest, indicating increased bullish sentiment and supporting an upward trend in futures prices. Although some contracts experienced slight declines during the day, the ETF's increased holdings signal strengthened market confidence, contributing to an overall positive outlook.