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Should I Buy Bitcoin, Gold…or Both? Alan Hibbard on Market Movers

Bitcoin and gold often get compared, but are they really competitors—or complementary parts of a balanced portfolio? In this insightful interview, alternative money strategist Alan Hibbard from GoldSilver.com shares why both assets serve as valuable stores of wealth. Learn how to approach physical vs. ETF ownership, why government plans could make “digital gold” mainstream, and what you need to know about securing your investments. Whether you’re a Bitcoin believer, a gold enthusiast, or both, this deep dive covers how to position yourself for the years ahead.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Why Fed Chair Powell sees Bitcoin more like gold than a currency
  • ETF advantages vs. direct ownership of gold and Bitcoin
  • Balancing your portfolio allocations
  • The impact of potential U.S. government Bitcoin reserves
  • Smart storage and security best practices

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Alan Hibbard first became curious about the world of investing in 2007. He studied business at a university during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, and graduated with an MBA in Finance in 2011. But he felt like the curriculum didn’t address his questions about money, value, and their effects on real people, so he turned to alternative media for answers. That’s where he found Mike Maloney’s YouTube channel and, eventually, the eye-opening series Hidden Secrets of Money. He’s been a freedom-loving scholar of the Austrian school ever since. Alan reached out to Mike in 2019 with an offer to help with research, analysis, and chart-making. They worked closely together for over four years to release Mike’s second book, The Great Gold and Silver Rush of the 21st Century. Now, Alan continues to help us spread our message of free markets, individual liberties, and sound money to the next generation of investors.

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