Gold Hits $4,275 Amid Fading Trust; Ozak AI Crypto Emerges as Predictable Growth Play

The surge in gold prices, projected to average $4,275 per ounce in 2026 by a Reuters poll, underscores a growing loss of confidence in traditional financial systems. Meanwhile, a JP Morgan forecast says gold could reach $5,055/oz by late 2026, driven by sustained central bank purchases and investor demand. Against this backdrop of macroeconomic uncertainty, a new generation of investors is turning to artificial intelligence-powered crypto projects like Ozak AI, betting on exponential returns as traditional assets face volatility.

Ozak AI, an AI-driven crypto platform, has emerged as a compelling option for investors seeking high-growth opportunities. The project combines blockchain technology with predictive analytics, enabling real-time data-driven decisions, according to a FinanceFeeds article. Its native token, $OZ, is currently in a presale phase where early buyers can purchase tokens at $0.012 apiece. With a projected price of $1 by 2026, the FinanceFeeds article says a $500 investment today could balloon to $40,000, while a $12,000 stake might reach $1 million. This 12x growth since the presale's inception has already attracted $4.2 million in funding, with over 983 million tokens sold.

The platform's technology, built on a cross-chain infrastructure and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), ensures scalable data delivery and secure smart contracts, according to a CoinStats analysis. Ozak AI's partnerships with Meganet—a network of 6.5 million nodes—and Phala Network further enhance its capabilities, enabling faster data processing and privacy-preserving AI applications, the FinanceFeeds article notes. Security audits by Certik and Sherlock have also bolstered confidence, addressing vulnerabilities in its smart contracts, according to the same FinanceFeeds coverage.

What sets Ozak AI apart from legacy cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) is its structured presale roadmap. By 2026, $OZ is expected to undergo multiple price hikes, with the next phase raising the token to $0.014 and the final presale price targeting $1, the CoinStats analysis outlines. This contrasts with the volatility of traditional cryptos, which have seen price swings of 5-11% in recent months, the CoinStats piece adds. For instance, a $100 investment in Phase 6 could grow to $200 if the token reaches $0.024, or $400 at $0.048.

While gold and AI stocks like BigBear.ai and C3.ai face challenges—from government budget cuts to leadership transitions—a Motley Fool article comparing those firms notes such headwinds. The project's ecosystem allocates 30% of its 10 billion token supply to presales, with the remaining distributed across community, liquidity, and team reserves, the CoinStats analysis reports. This structure aims to balance early investor incentives with long-term sustainability.

Critics caution that crypto markets remain speculative, and Ozak AI's projections hinge on adoption rates and macroeconomic conditions. However, proponents argue the project's fusion of AI and DePIN addresses gaps in both finance and technology, offering a hedge against systemic risks, the FinanceFeeds article argues.