i-80 Gold Corp.
Here’s whether i-80 Gold Corp. (IAUX) is worth buying in 2026 — based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs. the S&P 500. Our current read: Caution.
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); strong 1-year return of +170.8%. Concerns: below the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum negative); 50-day MA is falling (-1.47% over 10 days); RSI 73 — overbought, elevated pullback risk. Currently 25.9% off its 52-week high. Score: +0/7.
IAUX is holding above its long-term 200-day MA ($1.21) but has slipped below the 50-day MA ($1.72), pointing to short-term weakness in an otherwise intact trend. With an RSI of 73.5, momentum has stretched into overbought territory — short-term pullbacks are common from these levels. The 1-year return of +170.8% compares to +35.1% for SPY (beat the market by 135.7%). The current 25.9% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.