The Banking cartel is trying desperately to keep gold below the $1,850 zone. The manipulation will break at some point and will unleash a very powerful move to the upside.
The problem with the bull side is inflation -- the Fed says it is not a problem. Technical averages above the current price, lot to work to get through.
Demand for physical precious metals remains strong. Gold coin sales at the U.S. Mint hit 220,500 ounces in January, the highest monthly total since 2009.