Gold Basis Monitor
Real-time basis and co-basis with full forward curve visualization. Updated every 15 minutes during market hours.
Current Basis
Live data will be displayed here once the Schwab API integration is active.
Spot (XAU/USD)
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Metals API
Front-Month GC
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Schwab API
Basis
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Futures - Spot
Forward Curve
Full GC forward curve: spot, front-month, 3-month, 6-month, 12-month contracts.
Recharts visualization coming soon
What is the Gold Basis?
The gold basis is the difference between the futures price and the spot price of gold. A positive basis (contango) is the normal condition. A negative basis (backwardation) signals that holders prefer physical metal over paper promises — a stress indicator for the monetary system.
Full explanation in the Atlas →