According to some market analysts, this could be the start of a new rally that will help gold reach $2,000 an ounce.
Julia Cordova, founder of Cordovatrades.com says that gold's price action is forming a technical bullish pattern and a weekly close above $1,973 would be a breakout move.
She added that the next level of resistance to watch would be around $2,017 to $2,020 an ounce. This level could be tested early next week, she said.
The bulls are in complete control of the market, said James Stanley, market strategist at StoneX. He added that he is also closely watching the $2,000 level.