If You’re Wrong About Inflation… What Saves You Then?

At the New Orleans Investment Conference, Mike Maloney answered a crucial question: are bonds still a safe haven? His answer was clear — in an era of endless debt and currency creation, gold and silver, not bonds, are the true insurance against systemic risk.

Why Gold Is the Antidote to a Corrupted System

When money loses integrity, freedom fades. Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard explore why gold as honest money is essential to preserving trust, independence, and financial freedom in a collapsing fiat system.

Bitcoin vs. Gold: What Really Counts as Money?

Alan Hibbard recently tackled some of the toughest questions our community has about Bitcoin, gold, and silver. In this thought-provoking video, he explores whether Bitcoin is truly money, why companies abandoned it as a payment method, and how it compares to the time-tested value of gold and silver. Below are some of the key takeaways from his analysis.  Bitcoin: Commodity, Currency, or Store of Value?  One viewer argued that Bitcoin can’t be a commodity because it isn’t on the periodic table of elements. Alan quickly counters: plenty of commodities aren’t elements — think lumber, corn, or soybeans. By market definition, […]

Beyond Intrinsic Value: Why Gold Is the Best Money

For thousands of years, civilizations have turned to gold as the ultimate store of wealth. But is it because of some mysterious “intrinsic value”? Alan Hibbard argues that the real reason gold has endured isn’t mystical at all — it’s practical. In his latest video, he explains why gold has remained money while countless other forms of currency have faded away.  Rethinking “Intrinsic Value”  Many people — from Aristotle to modern economists — have claimed that gold’s role as money comes from its “intrinsic value.” After all, it’s a tangible metal with uses in jewelry, art, and technology.  But as […]

Retail Gold Sales Hit 16-Year Lows as China Mandates Massive Institutional Buying

While retail investors have been selling gold and silver for 16 years straight, the world’s largest institutions are quietly positioning for what Mike Maloney calls “a global monetary system reset.” His latest video reveals why this disconnect could represent one of history’s greatest wealth transfer opportunities.  The Retail vs. Institutional Divide  Mike opens with striking data: retail gold and silver sales have declined steadily since 2008, even as prices hit historic highs. Global allocation to gold has dropped to just 0.5%—far below the historical 2% average.  Meanwhile, institutions are moving aggressively:  “The whole reason I started GoldSilver.com is to try […]

Why Don’t We Use Gold to Buy Coffee?

Why don’t we pay for coffee with gold? It’s a fair question — after all, gold has been considered money for thousands of years. But if it’s so valuable, why don’t we use it for everyday transactions?  In a recent video, Alan Hibbard unpacks this common misconception, offering a powerful explanation of why gold still matters — not as a medium of exchange, but as a store of value. Below, we’ve broken down the key concepts from his talk, laying the groundwork for what will be a six-part educational series, Hidden Secrets of Value.  What It Means to “Use” Money  […]

Could Revaluing Gold Fix America’s Fiscal Crisis?

In a time of mounting debt, rising interest payments, and inflationary pressures, some in financial and policy circles are floating a bold solution: revalue the U.S. government’s gold reserves. In a recent episode of the GoldSilver Show, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard break down what gold revaluation really means — and why it might not be the silver bullet some hope for.  Here’s a deeper look into the most eye-opening parts of the discussion.  What Does “Revaluing Gold” Mean — And Why Now?  The U.S. Treasury holds over 261 million troy ounces of gold, but it values them at just […]

Why Gold Could Reach $9000/oz During The Global Monetary Reset

Gold has always been a beacon during economic uncertainty, but what’s happening now is unprecedented. In his latest video with Alan Hibbard, Mike Maloney reveals a chart that suggests gold could reach $9,000 per ounce — and explains why this isn’t just another bull market.  According to Mike, we’re witnessing something far more significant than a typical boom-bust cycle. A global monetary reset is fundamentally changing gold’s role in the world economy. The New Reality: Gold as Monetary Foundation  This isn’t your grandfather’s gold rally. Speculation or inflation fears drove past cycles, but today’s movement reflects a seismic shift in […]

The Week Everything Changed for Gold: Russia’s Bold Move and What It Means for Investors

Something massive happened in the gold market this week — and almost nobody noticed.  Russia quietly launched its own gold exchange in St. Petersburg, marking the first serious challenge to London’s century-old control over global gold pricing. This isn’t just another commodity exchange. It’s a seismic shift that could fundamentally alter how gold is valued worldwide.  In this week’s Gold Silver Show, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard connected the dots between several converging trends that suggest we’re witnessing a historic transformation in precious metals markets.  Breaking London’s Monopoly  For over 100 years, the London Bullion Market Association has essentially dictated […]