Gold futures reached unprecedented heights on Thursday, with the June contract smashing through the $2,200 an ounce barrier to trade at a staggering $2,233 per ounce as of 6 PM EDT in New York.

As of 4:50 PM EDT, gold futures basis most active April contract (GCJ24) is currently up $5.90 or 0.27% and fixed at $2177. 

Gold prices recovered today after falling on both Thursday and Friday of last week. Gold gained $6.50 basis of the most active April contract in New York and Globex.