Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
Most investors think of monetary resets as something sudden — a headline event, a dramatic policy announcement, a moment in time you can circle on a calendar.
But according to Mike Maloney, the reset isn’t coming.
It’s here.
And in his latest off-the-cuff talk, Mike breaks down why this transition is already in motion, why every investor will be pulled into it, and why precious metals are leading the signal that most people still aren’t seeing.
Below are the biggest takeaways from Mike’s presentation — distilled, simplified, and expanded for GoldSilver readers.
“There’s No Way to Stand on the Sidelines This Time.”
Mike opens with a statement he rarely makes so bluntly:
“Everybody will participate in this. If you plan intentionally, wealth can be transferred toward you. If you don’t… it will be transferred away from you.”
This isn’t hyperbole. Mike sees a structural shift underway — one that will force investors, savers, and institutions into the next monetary system whether they like it or not.
Historically, the transition from one monetary order to the next took place over decades:
- The classical gold standard
- The interwar gold-exchange standard
- Bretton Woods
- The post-1971 floating fiat era
But Mike argues we’ve reached the end of the current “global dollar standard,” and the next phase won’t be gradual. It will be a snap-back to something more anchored, more restrictive, and more honest — likely involving gold at the center.
Gold’s Surge Is Really the Dollar’s Decline
Mike brought just one chart on stage, but it was enough to make his point:
Gold’s recent breakout isn’t just enthusiasm — it’s the market repricing the dollar itself.
Measured in gold, the dollar is plunging. And as Mike explains:
“Gold is just leading right now. The rest of your investments — the economy, prices — will follow this trajectory.”
That’s the part most investors miss.
When gold rises sharply, it’s often because the currency beneath it is weakening. And when a currency weakens for structural reasons, the adjustment rarely stays confined to precious metals.
Housing, stocks, commodities, consumer prices — everything eventually reflects the loss of purchasing power.
Gold is simply the first asset to reveal the truth.
A Global Silver Rush — But Not in the U.S. Yet
One of the most fascinating signals Mike highlights:
Silver is in a full-scale rush across the world… except in the United States.
From Australia to Southeast Asia to India, lines have already started forming. Dealers abroad are selling out. Premiums are rising.
But the U.S. public hasn’t woken up yet.
And historically, that’s bullish — very bullish.
Mike believes we still have “a couple of years” before the real mania begins in the U.S., and when it does, he expects a repeat of the late 1970s:
- Explosive demand
- Product shortages
- A rush to convert cash into tangible metals
He even reminds viewers that during the 2008 crisis, GoldSilver went three days without being able to source a single ounce. Physical metal went from expensive… to scarce… to essentially unobtainable.
This pattern is what Mike calls the transition from “unaffordium” to “unobtainium.”
The Short Squeeze No One Is Talking About
Mike addresses a question he’s getting everywhere:
Is this all just a short squeeze?
His answer: Yes — but not the kind Wall Street is watching.
Bullion banks entered this cycle heavily short. The public is waking up. And the pressure isn’t in the paper markets — it’s in the physical market.
“The paper market is just another huge fractional-reserve scam… up to 300 ounces traded for every real ounce.”
Unwinding decades of central bank gold leasing and rehypothecation takes time — and rising prices. If gold has been “sold” on paper dozens of times, every party in the chain needs to be made whole before physical metal can be returned without claim.
This may be one of the hidden drivers behind gold’s surge today.
Why Mike Thinks This Ends in a New Gold-Linked System
Mike is clear: He does not expect an immediate gold-pegged U.S. dollar. The math alone would require a gold price above $140,000/oz to fully back the national debt.
That kind of revaluation would break the economy overnight.
But he does believe central banks will settle trade imbalances and cross-border claims in gold — something between a gold standard and a gold reference system.
He also points out something most analysts overlook:
Central banks are buying gold. None are buying Bitcoin.
In a world where governments seek stability, gold still serves as the base layer of trust.
And in a world heading toward monetary restructuring, that matters.
Watch Mike’s Full Talk: The Monetary Reset Already Happening
What you’ve read here is only a portion of the insights, warnings, and historical context Mike shares in this presentation.
If you want to understand:
- Why this reset is different from the others
- Why metals may melt up as everything else deflates
- Why physical supply shortages can hit without warning
- And how to position yourself before the rush begins
Then you need to hear it directly from Mike.
People Also Ask
Is a global monetary reset already happening?
Yes, Mike Maloney argues that we’re already in the middle of a global monetary reset, not just heading toward one. He says every saver and investor will be forced to participate — either with wealth transferring toward them if they prepare, or away from them if they don’t. To see his full explanation, watch “Why a Global Monetary Reset Is Already Happening” on the GoldSilver YouTube channel.
What does Mike Maloney mean by gold and silver becoming “unaffordium” and “unobtainium”?
Mike uses “unaffordium” to describe the phase where physical gold and silver prices start to diverge sharply from the paper spot price, making real metal much more expensive than the quote on the screen. “Unobtainium” is the next stage, when dealers simply can’t source product at any reasonable price — like during 2008 when he went days without being able to buy any metal at all. In the video, he explains how this can happen again and why he prefers being “years early rather than a day too late.”
What does Mike Maloney mean by a “melt-up” in gold and silver?
Mike explains that a “melt-up” happens when asset prices rise sharply not because everything is healthy, but because the currency is losing value and investors are fleeing into hard assets. In this scenario, gold and silver rise fastest, even while other markets like real estate or stocks may be weakening underneath. Mike details how this dynamic fits into today’s monetary reset in the full video on GoldSilver’s YouTube channel.
Is the current gold move just a short squeeze in the paper market?
According to Mike, yes there is a short squeeze — but it’s being driven by physical demand, not just paper trading. He points out that bullion banks have been heavily net short and that the paper market is a kind of fractional-reserve system, with up to 300 paper ounces traded for every real ounce in a vault. In the video, he connects this to central bank gold leasing, rehypothecation, and the need to unwind these positions at higher prices.
How does gold compare to Bitcoin as a reserve or long-term store of value?
Mike Maloney notes that throughout history, fiat currencies have failed, while gold has repeatedly returned as the anchor of monetary systems. He points out that central banks are accumulating gold — and none are buying Bitcoin for reserves — and highlights gold’s stable stock-to-flow profile, with roughly the same amount of gold per person over time. To hear his full thoughts on gold vs. crypto and what that means for investors, watch the complete presentation on the GoldSilver YouTube channel.
