Gold's record-breaking ascent appears to have paused, though it still managed to create several historical milestones. On Monday, the most active June futures contract closed at an all-time high of $3,435.10.

Gold's record-breaking ascent appears unstoppable, with prices consistently surpassing historical price heights.

Gold futures briefly eclipsed the $3,500 per troy ounce yesterday before retreating as traders sold into the recent historical milestone taking gold lower, as well as a strengthening U.S. dollar.