Gold Futures (GC)
It is a physically deliverable benchmark for gold price risk and trades nearly around the clock across Asian, European and US hours. It trades on COMEX, tracking physical gold of minimum 995 fineness, deliverable through COMEX-approved vaults, and is most active across the london–new york overlap, roughly 8:00 a.m. et to the 1:30 p.m. et settlement window. We publish free educational analysis on GC before each session — bias, key levels and one setup — and compare the brokers and prop firms that give access to it.
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2026-07-27
⚪ Neutral- 🟢 Long scenario at ~4115
- 🟢 Long scenario at 4040–4050
- 🔴 Short scenario at 4180–4190
Educational scenarios showing where price has reacted — not financial advice, not a signal, and not a recommendation to trade.
GC contract specifications
| Ticker | GC |
|---|---|
| Asset class | Metals futures |
| Traded on | COMEX |
| Underlying | physical gold of minimum 995 fineness, deliverable through COMEX-approved vaults |
| Contract size | 100 troy ounces |
| Tick size | $0.10 per troy ounce |
| Tick value | $10.00 |
| Smaller contract | MGC — Micro Gold, 10 troy ounces, tick $0.10/oz = $1.00 |
| Trading hours | Sunday – Friday 6:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET, with a 60-minute break each day from 5:00 p.m. ET |
| Most active | Across the London–New York overlap, roughly 8:00 a.m. ET to the 1:30 p.m. ET settlement window |
Contract specifications are set by the exchange and can change — confirm the current specs on CME Group’s own site. Margin requirements are set by your broker and are deliberately not listed here.
What moves GC
- Real US interest rates and Federal Reserve policy
- US dollar strength
- Inflation data and inflation expectations
- Geopolitical risk and central-bank gold buying
Where to trade GC
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Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged products carry a high risk of rapid loss. The majority of retail investor accounts lose money trading them. Futures brokers are priced by commission per contract, not spreads, so “pips” and “commission-based” are not directly comparable — and a 0.0-pip raw spread never includes the commission charged on top. Minimum deposits, leverage caps, product availability and investor protection depend on the entity that serves your country, and several brokers listed do not accept clients from every jurisdiction. Educational information only — not financial advice.
Brokers offering GC
About prop-firm evaluations: these are simulated/demo trading environments. Most participants do not pass the evaluation, challenge fees are typically non-refundable, and passing does not guarantee a payout. Educational information only — not financial advice.
Prop firms offering GC
Tracked payouts are all-time totals confirmed on-chain by Payout Junction, which covers only firms paying via Rise wallets — an absent figure does not mean a firm has not paid. Totals are aggregate across all traders, not an indication of individual outcomes.
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How to Trade Gold Futures (GC): A Complete Guide
A practical, educational walkthrough of trading COMEX gold futures (GC): what the contract is, why traders use it as a macro hedge, its published specifications, an analytical framework built on volume profile and key levels, and how to access the market. Trading involves substantial risk of loss.
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GC — frequently asked questions
› Where can I trade GC?
You need an account with a broker or a prop firm that offers Gold Futures. We list 11 brokers and 10 prop firms covering this market, compared on cost, regulation and client eligibility.
› What moves GC?
Real US interest rates and Federal Reserve policy, US dollar strength, Inflation data and inflation expectations, Geopolitical risk and central-bank gold buying. Our daily analysis maps the levels where price has historically reacted, rather than predicting direction.
› Does Dindou Trading give GC signals?
No. We publish educational analysis — bias, key levels and one educational setup per session. We never tell anyone what to buy or sell, and there is no signal service.
› Is GC analysis free?
Yes. GC is one of the 7 markets we break down before each session, published free on Telegram at @dindoutrading and mirrored on this site.
Free GC analysis, every session
Bias, key levels and one educational setup — before the open.
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