CFTC CoTs: Managed Money Was Responsible For The Gold Sell-Off In January But Not March

SchiffGold4.38K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(6min)CommentsSummaryThe gold washout in January was likely tied to or amplified by Managed Money.Silver was not being driven by Managed Money despite a much bigger price move.With Managed Money having very low exposure, it would seem there is a lot of money that could push up the price. pryzmat/iStock via Getty Images Please note: the CoTs report was published 03/27/2026 for the period ending 03/24/2026. “Managed Money” and “Hedge Funds” are used interchangeably. The Commitments of Traders report is a weekly publication that shows the breakdown ofThis article was written bySchiffGold4.38K FollowersFollowSchiffGold is a full-service, discount precious metals dealer specializing in investment-grade gold and silver bullion. We offer a range of related services, from vault storage partners to physical gold IRAs. Renowned investor Peter Schiff founded SchiffGold in 2010 to provide a trustworthy source of bullion for his brokerage clients. Peter has always advised long-term investment in physical precious metals as an inflation-proof store of value. Unfortunately, he found far too many gold buyers were getting swindled by big companies pushing numismatics at high markups. SchiffGold is his answer — an honest gold dealer that sells only the most liquid bullion products in the world at the lowest possible prices.