1VG.AX up 34.62% pre-market 26 Feb 2026: ASX gold top gainer, watch catalysts

1VG.AX stock jumped 34.62% pre-market to A$0.35 on 26 Feb 2026, driven by heavy volume and renewed interest in WA gold explorers. The move placed Victory Goldfields Limited (1VG.AX) among the top gainers on the ASX in early trade. Volume surged to 1,027,787 shares versus an average of 148,666, signalling speculative buying and a short-term momentum shift in the Gold sector. We examine valuation, drivers behind the spike, Meyka AI’s grade and forecast, and the key risks investors should track.