The Debasement Trade Explained: Mechanism, History, and What It Means for Gold

Five years ago, “debasement trade” was Austrian economics jargon. Today Goldman Sachs, Citi, and J.P. Morgan use it in their research notes. Here’s what it means, why it works, and why gold and silver are the primary instruments.

Gold vs. Bitcoin: Which Hard Asset Will Protect Your Wealth?

Gold and Bitcoin both claim the “hard asset” crown — but the data tells a nuanced story. While Bitcoin delivered 121% gains in 2024, gold absorbed every market shock with far less damage to your portfolio. Here’s how to decide which belongs in yours.

Insurance vs. Upside: Balancing Your Portfolio with Gold and Silver

Most investors debate gold vs. silver. The smarter question is how much of each — and why. This guide breaks down the roles, the ratios, and the allocation framework that makes both metals work together.

Gold During the 1929 Crash: What History Tells Us

When the Dow lost 89.2% between 1929 and 1932, gold preserved its purchasing power. Across every major crisis since — 2000, 2008, 2020 — the same pattern held. Here’s what the historical record says about gold during a stock market crash, and what investors did differently.

What the Silver-to-CPI Ratio Reveals That Spot Price Hides

Silver hit a nominal all-time high of $121.64 in January 2026 — yet the silver-to-CPI ratio tells a different story. Adjusted for inflation, silver remains well below its 1980 peak and barely above its 2011 cycle high. Here’s what the ratio reveals that spot price alone never can.

Small Market, Big Swings: Why Silver Is More Volatile Than Gold 

Silver can outpace gold on a rally—and fall twice as fast in a selloff. The cause isn’t speculation. It’s structure. Here’s how the size of each market shapes price behavior.

Do You Own Enough Gold? 5 Economic Signals That Say the Answer Is No

Five gold economic signals — shipping disruptions, $110 oil, $39 trillion in US debt, elevated Treasury yields, and a gold pullback from its all-time high — are converging to make the structural case for precious metals stronger than ever. GoldSilver breaks down what each signal means and the one question every investor should be asking right now.

Is the US Government Insolvent? The Numbers Don’t Lie 

The Treasury’s own books show the US government is insolvent. Gold is selling off during a war. Oil markets are whipsawing on Hormuz uncertainty. Russia is liquidating reserves. Here’s what it all means.

Is Gold in a Bubble? What Kiyosaki’s $35K Forecast Tells Us 

Gold has surged past $5,000 an ounce — but is it a bubble or a bull market? We break down what’s driving prices, evaluate Robert Kiyosaki’s dramatic $35,000 forecast, and explain what investors should actually do with their precious metals allocation right now.

Silver Price Crash History: What Happens After the Biggest Drops 

Silver crashed 30% from its January 2026 all-time high. Alarming — unless you’ve studied silver price crash history. The 1970s and 2011 both saw violent pullbacks inside raging bull markets. Here’s what happened to investors who held, and those who didn’t.