The price broke through the magic $1,000 an ounce barrier last week as people continue to pile in.

The price of gold broke through the $300 barrier in February 2002, then the $400 barrier at the end of 2003.

"If that happens and the market can't handle it, we'll see prices break."

Breakway gap : It occurs when prices break away from an area of congestion.

When the price is breaking away on a low volume, there is a possibility that the gap will be filled before prices resume their trend.

The price of Russia's Urals crude oil has been breaking records and is now around $30 a barrel.

"The selling was overwhelming after prices broke $20," he said.

From that peak level, the price of the stock broke almost in half by October, when it traded as low as $31.375.

But with four new ones perfect and available, the price broke, and I got only $6800 apiece!

Commodities traders worry that prices will break if stockpiles go on the market.