“What’s coming up is gonna destroy millions—tens of millions—of retirees’ retirements if they are not careful,” warns Chris Vermeulen, founder and chief investment officer at TheTechnicalTraders.com. In an interview with Daniela Cambone, he lays out a highly bearish outlook for financial markets, forecasting a severe economic downturn that he believes could rival or surpass the 2008 financial crisis. “To me, it looks like a stage four, which is a financial reset—kind of like the tech bubble, the 2008 financial crisis.”

Vermeulen predicts the S&P 500 could decline by as much as 47–55%, echoing the scale of past collapses. He also sees gold as a critical indicator of systemic risk and growing investor fear. “We’re seeing a big movement into gold because you’re getting out of the financial system. You’re holding physical assets.” Watch the full video to learn how you can better protect your portfolio.

Gold, Markets, and the Financial Reset: Chris Vermeulen Warns of a Global Shake-Up
Featuring Chris Vermeulen on The Daniela Cambone Show – Presented by ITM Trading

If you think 2008 was bad, brace yourself—because according to veteran technical analyst Chris Vermeulen, we’re on the cusp of something even bigger.

In a sobering and eye-opening interview with Daniela Cambone on The Daniela Cambone Show, Vermeulen lays out what he believes is the next major financial reset—a global market unwind that could wipe out trillions in retirement savings, devastate real estate values, and send gold and silver prices into their next supercycle.

At ITM Trading, our audience—primarily those 50+ who are deeply concerned about protecting their retirement and preserving purchasing power—knows how critical it is to prepare for what’s next, not what’s already happened.

A Market on the Brink: The Reset Is Here

Vermeulen, founder of The Technical Traders, makes no bones about what’s coming: a sharp, swift collapse across asset classes, reminiscent of 2008—but with even wider implications.

“We’re heading toward a financial reset,” he says. “It will be global. And it’s going to happen faster than most people expect.”

His charts point to a potential 47–55% drop in the S&P 500, similar to past collapses in 2000 and 2008. But unlike those events, this one may not offer a long runway for investors to react. According to Vermeulen, if you’re not already positioned correctly, you may be too late.

The Hidden Risk in Dividend Stocks and Real Estate

While many retirees have been sold on “safe” dividend stocks, Vermeulen warns they may be more dangerous than the broader market itself.

“Dividend stocks are more volatile than people think,” he explains. “In the COVID crash, they fell 47% while the S&P only dropped 34%.”

As for real estate, traditionally a pillar of retirement portfolios, he predicts another 15–25% drop in home values. Even once-bulletproof markets like Toronto and New York are showing cracks—unfinished projects, falling appraisals, and sellers unable to find buyers.

Gold: The Ultimate Crisis Barometer

If there’s a beacon in this forecast, it’s gold.

From a technical perspective, Vermeulen believes gold is nearing the end of its current run and may soon see a pullback of up to 34%—but this, he insists, is not a warning. It’s an opportunity.

“Gold is entering the same pattern we saw in 2008,” he says. “It will dip with the panic, then soar—possibly reaching $5,000, $8,000, even $12,000.”

Why? Because gold is the only asset class outside the digital, debt-driven system. And when that system falters, people flee to tangible assets.

This insight aligns with the work of David Morgan, another frequent contributor to ITM Trading, who has long said: when fiat fails, gold remains.

The Case for Physical Precious Metals

While many investors chase paper assets, ETFs, and digital currencies, Vermeulen’s warning is blunt:

“If there’s a blackout, crypto is worthless. You can’t swipe a card. But gold and silver—those are universal currencies.”

He tells a story of a Canadian blackout, where a fund manager paid for gas using silver rounds—because it was the only form of payment the station would accept.

That’s why at ITM Trading, we advocate for owning physical gold and silver, not just as an investment—but as a hedge against systemic failure, cyberattacks, and the erosion of financial privacy.

Are Retail Investors Too Late?

Interestingly, Vermeulen believes most retail investors haven’t yet woken up to gold’s potential.

“There’s very little real demand right now,” he says. “Gold is moving higher because current holders aren’t selling—not because there’s a flood of new buyers.”

This means we haven’t even seen the retail-driven bull market yet. Once the financial reset occurs and confidence in digital markets collapses, Vermeulen predicts a surge of latecomers piling into gold and silver—driving prices exponentially higher.

What to Do Now: Protect, Wait, and Prepare

Vermeulen’s advice echoes what we at ITM Trading tell our clients every day:

• Hold physical gold and silver to escape the systemic risk of the digital financial system.

• Sit in cash until markets find a direction—don’t get lured into a false rally.

• Wait for the reset—and then deploy capital into tangible assets while prices are still suppressed.

“After the correction,” he says, “gold will build a launch pad. That’s when you load up—because the next wave will be historic.”

Final Thoughts and Call to Action

The signs are all there: inflated equity markets, overvalued real estate, geopolitical tension, and rising gold prices. Chris Vermeulen’s analysis is not just about protecting wealth—it’s about positioning yourself for what may be the most important shift in financial history.

At ITM Trading, we offer personalized guidance, data-backed strategies, and access to physical gold and silver—so that when the financial system resets, you’re not just watching from the sidelines—you’re protected and prepared.

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