Spot gold is projected to reach $2,900 per ounce by year-end and trade between $3,000 and $3,113 in Q1 2025, according to market analyst Axel Rudolph. Despite recent fluctuations, gold remains in a long-term uptrend, supported by central bank purchases, particularly from China. If gold surpasses the $3,000 mark, it could target $3,113 and potentially $4,000 in the future.