“If I wanted to destroy the U.S. dollar, I couldn’t do a better job than what this government is doing,” says Ken Hoffman, head of commodity strategy at Red Cloud and former global metals expert at McKinsey and Bloomberg Intelligence. Speaking with Daniela Cambone, Hoffman highlights how de-dollarization and central bank gold buying are driving gold toward new highs. “Midterm $5,000 an ounce is a fairly easy target, but $10,000 plus… the world is almost returning to a gold standard in some ways.” On copper, Hoffman points to a lack of coherent U.S. strategy, which is contributing to the dollar’s decline and causing market instability. Is the world quietly moving back toward a gold standard? Watch Ken Hoffman break it down.

The Death Spiral of the Dollar: Why $10,000 Gold Is Closer Than You Think

Could we really see $10,000 gold in just a few years? Red Cloud’s Ken Hoffman says yes—and if you’re paying attention to the dollar’s dramatic decline, you might agree.

The dollar is bleeding trust, and central banks are running for cover into gold. Hoffman breaks down why global de-dollarization, weaponized trade policy, and structural deficits are setting up the perfect storm for a parabolic rise in gold.

Global Trust in the Dollar Is Breaking Down

Hoffman argues the U.S. has entered a “perfect storm” of self-inflicted economic sabotage:

• Weaponized tariffs are eroding global trade relationships
• Relentless deficits are weakening demand for U.S. debt
• The DXY (Dollar Index) is already down 10-12% this year and could plunge another 30-50%

For 70+ years, the world trusted U.S. debt and the dollar. That trust is unraveling.

“If I wanted to destroy the dollar, I couldn’t do a better job than what the U.S. government is doing,” Hoffman warns.

Central Banks Are Piling Into Gold

As confidence in fiat erodes, central banks are rebalancing:

• U.S. dollar holdings in central banks have dropped to ~55%, and falling fast
• Gold now makes up nearly 20% of central bank reserves—second only to the dollar
• China, Poland, and Turkey are buying aggressively

Even small nations like Zimbabwe are launching gold-backed currencies. Why?

Gold can’t be sanctioned. Gold can’t be printed. Gold can’t be hacked.

The “Mar-a-Lago Accord”: A Silent Dollar Depreciation

A little-known strategy—dubbed the “Mar-a-Lago Accord”—may explain U.S. policy:

• Deliberate dollar devaluation is seen as a way to reduce national debt
• But it’s inherently inflationary, which could drive the Fed into policy chaos
• Hoffman warns this could collapse trust in the Fed and the dollar simultaneously

As the dollar devalues, gold (priced in dollars) must rise.

BRICS and the Global Realignment

The BRICS summit confirmed what many suspected:

• Emerging markets are ditching the dollar
• U.S. retaliatory tariffs are accelerating this shift
• Even the EU is exploring non-dollar alternatives

The post-WWII economic order—U.S. protection in exchange for dollar dominance—is being dismantled.

“We’re seeing a once-in-50-year change in the entire global trade system,” Hoffman notes.

Why $10,000 Gold Isn’t Crazy Anymore

According to Hoffman:

• Every 9% drop in the DXY equates to a 3x rise in gold
• If the DXY falls from 110 to 70, gold could hit $10,000+
• Timeframe? 3 to 4 years

He also predicts junior gold stocks could “absolutely explode” as investors seek leverage to rising gold.

Gold & Silver: The Ultimate Lifeboats

In this volatile realignment, only tangible assets like gold and silver offer true wealth preservation.

• Gold vs dollar: Gold holds value as the dollar weakens
• Inflation hedge: Physical metals historically outperform during currency crises
• Silver follows gold’s lead and benefits from both monetary and industrial demand

Central banks aren’t guessing—they’re preparing. Shouldn’t you?

Conclusion: The Dollar’s Decline Is No Accident

The deliberate devaluation of the dollar is triggering a global monetary shift. Central banks are signaling their vote of no confidence—with massive gold purchases.

If Ken Hoffman is right, $10,000 gold isn’t a fantasy. It’s a warning.

Ignore it at your own risk.

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