Gold-Linked Tokens Hit Fresh All-Time Highs as Altcoins Sink

XAUT and CGO lead gains while major coins retreat from ATHs, signaling market polarization.

2026-01-19

Gold-linked tokens XAUT and CGO rose to new all-time highs, while a majority of altcoins traded at record lows. Large-cap cryptocurrencies were in a pullback from their all-time highs, underscoring intensified market polarization.

Among the top movers, the Tether Gold token (XAUT) is currently priced at $4,655, with an all-time high of $4,667, down 0.25%. Next, Comtex Gold (CGO) is at $150.18 with an ATH of $150.37, down 0.13%.

The market shows increased polarization as large-cap tokens retreat from ATHs. This retracement underscores the widening gap between top-cap coins and the rest of the market.