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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Coach is Back! on January 23, 2026, 08:05:15 AM
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Just about 2 years ago I bought 240oz at $32….
Today…
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I sold all of mine a couple of years ago. :'( I do still have some gold coins though.
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Coach,
You're rich! ;)
(Some say this is a sign of dollar devaluation, impending economic collapse and chaos.)
(https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.wikia.nocookie.net%2Fp__%2Fimages%2F9%2F9f%2FRichie_Rich_character_photo.jpg%2Frevision%2Flatest%2Fscale-to-width-down%2F1200%3Fcb%3D20240702041001%26path-prefix%3Dprotagonist&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=90b55e532555a0d1ad72e63bc5804af6d04b997cc59cca6449cd1fe436e8ce94)
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I have gold and silver.
But I can tell you, the moves you will at some point in BTC will be 10x what you are seeing now with gold/silver.
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I have gold and silver.
But I can tell you, the moves you will at some point in BTC will be 10x what you are seeing now with gold/silver.
Good luck with that.
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Coach,
You're rich! ;)
(Some say this is a sign of dollar devaluation, impending economic collapse and chaos.)
(https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.wikia.nocookie.net%2Fp__%2Fimages%2F9%2F9f%2FRichie_Rich_character_photo.jpg%2Frevision%2Flatest%2Fscale-to-width-down%2F1200%3Fcb%3D20240702041001%26path-prefix%3Dprotagonist&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=90b55e532555a0d1ad72e63bc5804af6d04b997cc59cca6449cd1fe436e8ce94)
I know it's just a movie, but that kid looks on top of the world
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I just signed a petition for Coach to change his username to Humble Braggart. Humble Narcissist was already taken.
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I just signed the petition for Coach to change his username to Humble Braggart. Humble Narcissist was already taken.
Bhanky claimed to be a money wizard but Coach is the real deal.
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Check out this currency debasement ETF just launched:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitwises-debasement-etf-pairs-bitcoin-225754736.html
Consists of Gold, BTC, Silver, Platinum, as well as various miners of these commodities.
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I don't think it is sustainable. I see it as a bubble.
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Check out this currency debasement ETF just launched:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitwises-debasement-etf-pairs-bitcoin-225754736.html
Consists of Gold, BTC, Silver, Platinum, as well as various miners of these commodities.
Cool idea. I’ll pass on the 1% fee though.
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Some say this is a sign of dollar devaluation, impending economic collapse and chaos.
"Nobody Knows Nuffin"
(https://images.ctfassets.net/lr0atmu04u9z/6fuP2WHcFOCXCGF2pmnqVF/e48670d6e68774c3cb40981ab37e6d0e/screen-shot-2019-01-22-at-11326-pm.png)
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I just signed a petition for Coach to change his username to Humble Braggart. Humble Narcissist was already taken.
Probably less than most.
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Knowing an asset’s history and “personality” can be invaluable to investors. For instance, natural gas is known as the “widow maker” for its tendency to have large spikes followed by large drawdowns. Silver has a similar history.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/repeat-history-why-silver-may-174500298.html
AI Overview:
Investing in silver is nicknamed the "widow-maker" because its extreme volatility and thin market liquidity can produce sudden, massive price swings, causing catastrophic financial losses for investors, particularly those using leverage. Historically, silver experiences euphoric, rapid spikes followed by sharp, severe corrections, often trapping investors in high-risk, "too-hot" positions.
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like gold a hedge against inflation... gold is going up big time as well
but with silver it combines with the forecast that AI will continue to ramp up and require more silver for microchips
who knows if AI will take off as they say logically it will but who knows how fast or slow that transition really is and if it will require that much silver... a lot of factors.
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This was big news back when father was a boy.
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Silver Thursday
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Thursday
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https://old.bitchute.com/video/nIykg7d2Knz2/
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Since I’m Mexican is the silver from my caps and fillings worth anything?
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Since I’m Mexican is the silver from my caps and fillings worth anything?
Pull them out, go to a silver shop and ask.
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"Nobody Knows Nuffin"
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:D
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Looks like the third silver bubble in about 60 years:
(https://www.confluenceinvestment.com/wp-content/uploads/1-20-26-1-aawkly.jpg)
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Epic silver-back explosion... once the economy has finished melting down it will all be bareback though.
Hold on to your ass-ets.
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I sold a lot of my silver towards the end of December. Wish I hadn't obvs but hey... still have a lot of gold but may start paring.
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at the end of the day if all currencies crash gold and silver will still be worth fuck all
If they devalue currency to zero then what are you going to exchange your lumps of metal for?
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jeff this is the future
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jeff this is the future
Hes sayimng Silver is now worth $100 an ounce... if the $100 cant buy you a loaf of bread its fucking worthless.
Having fort Knox in your garden is fucking useless unless you can exchange it for cash
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at the end of the day if all currencies crash gold and silver will still be worth fuck all
If they devalue currency to zero then what are you going to exchange your lumps of metal for?
Stock up on lead and brass. Only two metals you need to worry about if the world goes to shit.
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Canned food will be currency along with bottles of vodka and whiskey.
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Canned food will be currency along with bottles of vodka and whiskey.
and a braille Bible.. the only one left
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at the end of the day if all currencies crash gold and silver will still be worth fuck all
If they devalue currency to zero then what are you going to exchange your lumps of metal for?
That's sort of a dichotomy.
All currencies can't crash. People still need something to be used for trade simplicity i.e. a currency. in this modern digital world we live in.
Fiat currencies are sensitive due to manipulation by governments, also corruption and thus inflation.
That is what speaks strongly for Bitcoin, as a world currency. As it can't be manipulated, debased, inflated. And it's not impractical use of trade as means for everyday trade as gold or silver.
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That's sort of a dichotomy.
All currencies can't crash. People still need something to be used for trade simplicity i.e. a currency. in this modern digital world we live in.
Fiat currencies are sensitive due to manipulation by governments, also corruption and thus inflation.
That is what speaks strongly for Bitcoin, as a world currency. As it can't be manipulated, debased, inflated. And it's not impractical use of trade as means for everyday trade as gold or silver.
A currency gives gold and silver value, its not the other way around...
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A currency gives gold and silver value, its not the other way around...
first of that was not an argument I was meaning to make. re-read again
second you are wrong in that imo
a fiat currency only has value because of promises and agreements
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first of that was not an argument I was meaning to make. re-read again
second you are wrong in that imo
a fiat currency only has value because of promises and agreements
and Gold and silver has value because?
Is it because someone promises to give you some currency in exchange for it...?
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That's sort of a dichotomy.
All currencies can't crash. People still need something to be used for trade simplicity i.e. a currency. in this modern digital world we live in.
Fiat currencies are sensitive due to manipulation by governments, also corruption and thus inflation.
That is what speaks strongly for Bitcoin, as a world currency. As it can't be manipulated, debased, inflated. And it's not impractical use of trade as means for everyday trade as gold or silver.
I think it is impractical as trading gold or silver or even stocks. Do you think bitcoins pricing, which is dollar based, is stable? With such a limited number how can you determine a fair trade for a pizza or a new roof? Or are people going to develop a new currency based on bitcoin and then when it all ends up in the hands of an elite few will we need a new currency system?
Whats bitcoins value based on? It’s “scarcity?
On paper the idea sounds good but it will be corrupted like anything else.
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I think it is impractical as trading gold or silver or even stocks. Do you think bitcoins pricing, which is dollar based, is stable? With such a limited number how can you determine a fair trade for a pizza or a new roof? Or are people going to develop a new currency based on bitcoin and then when it all ends up in the hands of an elite few will we need a new currency system?
Whats bitcoins value based on? It’s “scarcity?
On paper the idea sounds good but it will be corrupted like anything else.
Yes based on the scarcity, and inability for manipulation. And being algoritm based. Meaning it can't be manipulated/inflated in the way governmental controlled/bank controlled fiat.
bitcoin has just as big/less chance at getting in the hands of the wealthy and powerful as any other currency. No more no less. It is just a means for trade and value storage.
only threat to bitcoin is governmental ban of using it otherwise it would probably grow to be world currency and replace us dollar.
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and Gold and silver has value because?
Is it because someone promises to give you some currency in exchange for it...?
They have production and manufacturing value (Gold moreso than silver)
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Yes based on the scarcity, and inability for manipulation. And being algoritm based. Meaning it can't be manipulated/inflated in the way governmental controlled/bank controlled fiat.
bitcoin has just as big/less chance at getting in the hands of the wealthy and powerful as any other currency. No more no less. It is just a means for trade and value storage.
only threat to bitcoin is governmental ban of using it otherwise it would probably grow to be world currency and replace us dollar.
Yeah I hear people say this but it doesn’t make sense. Bitcoins value is based on what the dollar says it’s worth. If bitcoin becomes a currency let’s say a pizza cost 1 bitcoin, then a week later one bitcoin can buy 7 pizzas. Because someone dies and they have 1000 bitcoins secured in a “locker” that no one has access to. Bitcoins become even more scarce, once a bitcoin is gone it’s gone forever.
Is the thought that because it’s limited it will stop inflation?
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and Gold and silver has value because?
Is it because someone promises to give you some currency in exchange for it...?
because they have use in various fields, mainly electronics. And also of course jewelry.
But the electronic field is growing as we know so the use is increasing.
Silver especially has increased in price because of its use in circuit boards and the increasing use of AI which has made demand for circuit boards and thus also silver shoot up.
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Just about 2 years ago I bought 240oz at $32….
Today…
Silver traded sideways for more than a decade and even declined during Bitcoin’s formative years. I’m glad it’s finally repricing. I think it still has plenty of upside — it's very undervalued relative to the S&P 500. Gold is also still significantly undervalued, in my opinion.
I bought 100 oz of silver at $15. For many years, I questioned why I even bothered. I never sold, of course, so now I’m curious to see just how high it can go.
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because they have use in various fields, mainly electronics. And also of course jewelry.
But the electronic field is growing as we know so the use is increasing.
Silver especially has increased in price because of its use in circuit boards and the increasing use of AI which has made demand for circuit boards and thus also silver shoot up.
Gold and silver’s practical use cases account for only a small portion of their value. The majority of their price is driven by speculation and investment demand — the belief that they will be worth more in the future. One could even argue that industrial use creates an incentive to suppress prices: if metals become too expensive, electronics and other manufactured goods become more costly, reducing sales and profits. Manufacturers benefit from stable, low input costs, not expensive metals.
The current repricing is largely driven by geopolitics. China and other nations are hoarding gold and silver in response to the weaponization of the dollar through sanctions and the freezing of Russia’s USD reserves.
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Yes based on the scarcity, and inability for manipulation. And being algoritm based. Meaning it can't be manipulated/inflated in the way governmental controlled/bank controlled fiat.
bitcoin has just as big/less chance at getting in the hands of the wealthy and powerful as any other currency. No more no less. It is just a means for trade and value storage.
only threat to bitcoin is governmental ban of using it otherwise it would probably grow to be world currency and replace us dollar.
I don’t agree that Bitcoin’s value comes purely from scarcity. Zcash and Monero have similar scarcity, yet their values are far lower. Scarcity alone isn’t enough.
Bitcoin’s dominance comes from its first-mover advantage and the fact that its ledger is transparent rather than fully private. Governments and institutions prefer transparency for compliance and tracking, making Bitcoin far easier to adopt widely than privacy-focused coins like Zcash or Monero.
While Bitcoin’s capped, algorithmic issuance matters, it is not absolutely immutable. In theory, the finite supply could be changed with just a few lines of code. If mining becomes unprofitable as block rewards diminish, there could be pressure to introduce a tail emission to incentivize miners. Even BlackRock has acknowledged that Bitcoin’s finite cap is not guaranteed.
The real drivers of Bitcoin’s value are network adoption, liquidity, and regulatory acceptability, which create a positive feedback loop that Zcash and Monero cannot match.
Bitcoin is less of a threat to traditional finance than Ethereum. BTC mainly challenges fiat as a store of value, while ETH has the potential to disrupt financial infrastructure through permissionless finance and programmable money.
Bitcoin is not immune to wealth concentration — any currency can be hoarded by the wealthy — but it is resistant to discretionary inflation and manipulation in ways that government-controlled fiat is not.
The main existential risk to Bitcoin is government bans or regulatory crackdowns. Without such intervention, it could plausibly continue growing as a global digital asset.
There’s also a structural risk: Bitcoin’s security budget may not scale with its market cap. Currently, the network’s security — driven by miner rewards — is estimated at around $10 billion, which may be insufficient if Bitcoin’s market cap ever reaches $10 trillion. This could create pressure to adjust incentives, such as introducing a tail emission, to maintain network security.
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That's sort of a dichotomy.
All currencies can't crash. People still need something to be used for trade simplicity i.e. a currency. in this modern digital world we live in.
Fiat currencies are sensitive due to manipulation by governments, also corruption and thus inflation.
That is what speaks strongly for Bitcoin, as a world currency. As it can't be manipulated, debased, inflated. And it's not impractical use of trade as means for everyday trade as gold or silver.
Bitcoin is limited to roughly 6–7 transactions per second, or about 500,000–600,000 transactions per day. The Lightning Network has not functioned as a reliable scaling solution in practice, so Bitcoin has not meaningfully scaled at the base layer.
Ethereum, by contrast, has scaled through a large and active Layer-2 ecosystem, and the Layer-1 itself has also improved its throughput. As a result, Ethereum has achieved far greater real-world transaction capacity than Bitcoin.
https://forklog.com/en/ethereum-ecosystem-achieves-record-24000-tps/
Ethereum Ecosystem Achieves Record 24,000 TPS
Ethereum ecosystem hits a record 24,000 TPS with Lighter's contribution.
The Ethereum ecosystem has reached a new all-time high in transactions per second (TPS). Following the inclusion of data from the L2 network by the decentralized exchange Lighter, the figure hit 24,192, according to Growthepie.
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Someone once said that when things go tits up, a bar of soap is worth more than a bar of gold.
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Bitcoin is limited to roughly 6–7 transactions per second, or about 500,000–600,000 transactions per day. The Lightning Network has not functioned as a reliable scaling solution in practice, so Bitcoin has not meaningfully scaled at the base layer.
Ethereum, by contrast, has scaled through a large and active Layer-2 ecosystem, and the Layer-1 itself has also improved its throughput. As a result, Ethereum has achieved far greater real-world transaction capacity than Bitcoin.
https://forklog.com/en/ethereum-ecosystem-achieves-record-24000-tps/
Ethereum Ecosystem Achieves Record 24,000 TPS
Ethereum ecosystem hits a record 24,000 TPS with Lighter's contribution.
The Ethereum ecosystem has reached a new all-time high in transactions per second (TPS). Following the inclusion of data from the L2 network by the decentralized exchange Lighter, the figure hit 24,192, according to Growthepie.
You are confusing technological traits, vs perfect money. There are an infinite number of alts and schills on the premise "being better than BTC", all of which are hyped, rug-pulled, thin liquidity, and irrelevant. That phase has long come and gone, and of 1,000,000+ "alts" all but a handfull, for all intents and purposes, are irrelevant.
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Q:What is the first rule about keeping gold and silver in your home?
A: The first rule is don't tell anyone you keep gold and silver in your home.
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because they have use in various fields, mainly electronics. And also of course jewelry.
But the electronic field is growing as we know so the use is increasing.
Silver especially has increased in price because of its use in circuit boards and the increasing use of AI which has made demand for circuit boards and thus also silver shoot up.
Fucks sake.. I know what its for, Im just saying to exchange it for food and services you need to be able to sell it in exchange for currency
Cash is a medium of exchange we can all use, Gold and Silver isnt, try getting a haircut with a shaving of gold or silver
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This might just be bullish for Silver! RIP / PIP Gold?! Has Cramer cursed Gold?
https://finviz.com/news/287721/jim-cramer-says-he-would-cash-his-family-silver-if-not-for-this-reason-rally-is-getting-ridiculous
Jim Cramer Says He Would 'Cash' His Family Silver If Not For This Reason: Rally Is Getting 'Ridiculous'
Silver Rally ‘Getting Ridiculous’
On Monday, in a post on X, the host of CNBC’s “Mad Money” expressed skepticism on the durability of silver’s monumental rally in recent months, saying he is a “huge gold bug,” and not a “silver bug.” Cramer also added that he would sell his family silver to take advantage of the high prevailing prices if there were no “sentimental value to it.”
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You are confusing technological traits, vs perfect money. There are an infinite number of alts and schills on the premise "being better than BTC", all of which are hyped, rug-pulled, thin liquidity, and irrelevant. That phase has long come and gone, and of 1,000,000+ "alts" all but a handfull, for all intents and purposes, are irrelevant.
Don’t forget that Bitcoin once crashed to just one cent. Its value is driven largely by speculation, not by inherent merit or superior technology. Technologically, it’s mediocre, and a finite supply isn’t magical — many other coins have similar caps.
What Bitcoin really has going for it is rabid followers (like you), first-mover advantage, and relentless indirect marketing, since it’s mentioned everywhere in the media.
Even its security budget is smaller than Ethereum’s, and Ethereum may become quantum-resistant much sooner.
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Where do i sell it without being ripped off?
I actually have some
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This might just be bullish for Silver! RIP / PIP Gold?! Has Cramer cursed Gold?
https://finviz.com/news/287721/jim-cramer-says-he-would-cash-his-family-silver-if-not-for-this-reason-rally-is-getting-ridiculous
Jim Cramer Says He Would 'Cash' His Family Silver If Not For This Reason: Rally Is Getting 'Ridiculous'
Silver Rally ‘Getting Ridiculous’
On Monday, in a post on X, the host of CNBC’s “Mad Money” expressed skepticism on the durability of silver’s monumental rally in recent months, saying he is a “huge gold bug,” and not a “silver bug.” Cramer also added that he would sell his family silver to take advantage of the high prevailing prices if there were no “sentimental value to it.”
I don't know how this guy has his on show.
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$113.74
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Here's Silver's performance vs the S&P 500. Looks like it can still more than double before reaching the 2011 levels.
(https://www.tradingview.com/x/quwm3HlL/)
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This chart shows how pathetically undervalued Gold is vs the S&P 500. Gold was basically in a 45-year bear market from the 1980s till now. It's possible that it runs for a decade or more to reprice. We'll have to see if BTC as the Digital Gold can keep up with Gold - given how undervalued Gold (AU) is. The dollar has lost so much value and I don't think people realize how useless it is.
(https://www.tradingview.com/x/qu1emykl/)
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U.S. national debt is now around $38.6 trillion, and Trump is talking about a $1.5 trillion military budget by 2027. At some point the numbers stop feeling real. The question isn’t just how high the debt can go, but what the consequences are as interest costs keep rising.
Can the U.S. inflate or devalue the dollar enough to make the debt more manageable in real terms? Possibly — but that comes with trade-offs: higher inflation, higher borrowing costs, and pressure on the dollar’s credibility. If pushed too far, it risks damaging U.S. creditworthiness and reputation for decades, even if there’s no sudden “blow-up.”
The U.S. can’t go bankrupt in the normal sense since it issues its own currency, but that doesn’t mean the debt is irrelevant. The real constraint is confidence — from bond markets, foreign holders, and domestic voters — and once that erodes, fixing it gets a lot harder.
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U.S. national debt is now around $38.6 trillion, and Trump is talking about a $1.5 trillion military budget by 2027. At some point the numbers stop feeling real. The question isn’t just how high the debt can go, but what the consequences are as interest costs keep rising.
Can the U.S. inflate or devalue the dollar enough to make the debt more manageable in real terms? Possibly — but that comes with trade-offs: higher inflation, higher borrowing costs, and pressure on the dollar’s credibility. If pushed too far, it risks damaging U.S. creditworthiness and reputation for decades, even if there’s no sudden “blow-up.”
The U.S. can’t go bankrupt in the normal sense since it issues its own currency, but that doesn’t mean the debt is irrelevant. The real constraint is confidence — from bond markets, foreign holders, and domestic voters — and once that erodes, fixing it gets a lot harder.
The they could just pull a Weimar Republic stunt and hyperinflate the USD to get rid off all debt :D
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperinflation_in_the_Weimar_Republic
hyperinflation continued into 1923, and by November 1923, one US dollar was worth 4,210,500,000,000 marks. Various measures were introduced by German authorities to address this, including a new currency called the Rentenmark, backed by mortgage bonds, later itself replaced by the Reichsmark, and the blocking of the national bank from printing further paper currency.
By 1924 the currency had stabilised and German reparations payments began again under the Dawes Plan. As the catastrophic fall in the value of the mark had effectively wiped out debts owed, some debts (e.g. mortgages) were revalued so that the lenders could recoup some of their money.
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The they could just pull a Weimar Republic stunt and hyperinflate the USD to get rid off all debt :D
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperinflation_in_the_Weimar_Republic
Pulling a Weimar-style hyperinflation to erase debt? Technically possible, but it would wreck the dollar, U.S. credibility, and global relations — not a realistic option.
The late Roman Empire struggled to fund its massive military and bureaucracy, so they started devaluing currency, debasing coins, and raising taxes. Short-term it worked, but over time it eroded trust, caused inflation, and weakened the economy, contributing to the empire’s collapse.
The U.S. isn’t Rome, but the lesson is similar: you can’t endlessly spend on military and debt without consequences. Confidence, credibility, and economic stability are what keep a superpower solvent — once those fail, even a dominant nation risks long-term decline.
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The they could just pull a Weimar Republic stunt and hyperinflate the USD to get rid off all debt :D
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperinflation_in_the_Weimar_Republic
Don't forget that WW2 followed shortly after the Weimar Republic's hyperinflation.
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Don't forget that WW2 followed shortly after the Weimar Republic's hyperinflation.
kind of same going on in US now. When economy gets bad and there is corruption in institutions etc this often gives rise to nationalism.
US now is germany in around soon before 1920. Hitler started rise to power short thereafter.
Idk though this is just comparing to similar history it's just theorycrafting after all
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Knowing an asset’s history and “personality” can be invaluable to investors. For instance, natural gas is known as the “widow maker” for its tendency to have large spikes followed by large drawdowns. Silver has a similar history.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/repeat-history-why-silver-may-174500298.html
AI Overview:
Investing in silver is nicknamed the "widow-maker" because its extreme volatility and thin market liquidity can produce sudden, massive price swings, causing catastrophic financial losses for investors, particularly those using leverage. Historically, silver experiences euphoric, rapid spikes followed by sharp, severe corrections, often trapping investors in high-risk, "too-hot" positions.
Gold Set for Steepest Daily Drop Since 1983, Silver Eyes Worst Day Ever
https://gvwire.com/2026/01/30/gold-set-for-steepest-daily-drop-since-1983-silver-eyes-worst-day-ever/
(https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExOWN0NGc4aGphNWhrZXdtajd2Mzd2enphaHdoYTJtbWU5eXZkOXlsbyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/1Bd7DmRvbhV5UPkoDw/giphy.gif)
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Gold Set for Steepest Daily Drop Since 1983, Silver Eyes Worst Day Ever
https://gvwire.com/2026/01/30/gold-set-for-steepest-daily-drop-since-1983-silver-eyes-worst-day-ever/
(https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExOWN0NGc4aGphNWhrZXdtajd2Mzd2enphaHdoYTJtbWU5eXZkOXlsbyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/1Bd7DmRvbhV5UPkoDw/giphy.gif)
Metals acting like meme shitcoins!! ;D
I did not sell my silver - oh well. The line up won't be a straight line. The dollar is just complete garbage. Given it more time.
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Silver is imploding
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Silver is imploding
The line up won't be straight. Silver is still up 8% over the month. Long-term the dollar is fucked vs silver, gold, etc, top cryptos, etc. The dollar is a shitcoin.
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The line up won't be straight. Silver is still up 8% over the month. Long-term the dollar is fucked vs silver, gold, etc, top cryptos, etc. The dollar is a shitcoin.
Let’s print some more dollarinos and send billions to Israel and Ukraine!
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I'm investing in silk purses made from sows' ears.
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I invest in counterfeit watches and sell them to some gullible bald guy
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Meh…it’ll come back.
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I invest in counterfeit watches and sell them to some gullible bald guy
I'll trade you 2 Rontokens for a 50% stake in your company.
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I'm investing in silk purses made from sows' ears.
Expecting pork bellies to explode on the commodities market?
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Any of you buying silver and gold at these levels?
The new US central bank chief is hawkish on inflation, so that is typically not good for metals.
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Im stocking up on tins of corned beef for the upcoming Nuclear war.
I will be able to buy all the gold I want then.
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Gold Set for Steepest Daily Drop Since 1983, Silver Eyes Worst Day Ever
https://gvwire.com/2026/01/30/gold-set-for-steepest-daily-drop-since-1983-silver-eyes-worst-day-ever/
(https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExOWN0NGc4aGphNWhrZXdtajd2Mzd2enphaHdoYTJtbWU5eXZkOXlsbyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/1Bd7DmRvbhV5UPkoDw/giphy.gif)
That was Lamont a few days ago. :'(
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That was Lamont a few days ago. :'(
;D
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While technically stores of value, still with strong long-term fundamentals, the total collapse in precious metals prices shows that any market can become gripped by mania, especially in the age of financialization and gamification
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/precious-metals-swing-bitcoin-tumbles-153119945.html
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These are cool! Would love to have a thousand 10oz gold coins!
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The Gold and Silver Bugs always come out in times of uncertainty to fleece the suckers.
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The Gold and Silver Bugs always come out in times of uncertainty to fleece the suckers.
Paper gold and silver (futures, ETFs, swaps) trade in volumes that massively exceed the amount of metal that can realistically be delivered on venues like COMEX. That's how derivatives markets work when most participants just want price exposure, not delivery.
But when real-world demand for bars and coins spikes, physical gold and silver often trade at a premium to the paper “spot” price. That premium reflects minting, logistics, and — more importantly — tight physical supply. It’s the market signaling that paper price ≠ real-world availability.
In calm markets, paper sets the reference price.
In stressed markets, physical trades higher — and that premium is the truth leaking through.
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Physical vs paper gold: understanding the price spread
Gold plays many roles in the global economy – as a traded commodity, a store of value, and a measure of confidence. Yet its price can vary depending on how it’s bought or sold.
Paper gold instruments, such as ETFs or gold futures, let market participants trade price movements without taking delivery of the metal.
Physical gold, however, involves the full production and delivery chain – refining, minting and logistics.
The divergence between paper and physical markets contributes to the wider spread. Analysts estimate there may be several paper gold claims for each ounce of physical metal, increasing the risk of shortages and pushing up physical premiums.
A clear decoupling has emerged in 2025. With refiners facing logistical challenges, bullion ready for delivery has become scarcer, leading dealers to pass on higher premiums. At the same time, central-bank buying and investor preference for tangible assets have widened the spread further.
Paper gold instruments – such as ETFs and futures – may not always be fully backed by physical reserves, introducing counterparty risk and prompting more investors to seek actual bullion. Many institutions have shifted from paper to physical holdings amid geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns and market uncertainty.