Foreign buyers are disappearing. The Fed and private actors are filling the gap. What happens when they stop? Learn why gold is your safest bet.

Forget what you’ve been told: the debt ceiling isn’t the real issue. The real danger lies in who is buying our debt—what happens when they stop? In this episode of Gold Rush Hour, we’ll look into why the Federal Reserve has become America’s financial crutch, how global trust in the dollar is unraveling, and what that means for your savings.

The Vanishing Foreign Buyers of U.S. Debt

Foreign Ownership Has Collapsed

• In 2013, foreign nations held ~35% of U.S. debt.
• Today? Just ~20%.

That’s a 40% drop in foreign participation over a decade. The world is diversifying out of the dollar—and fast.

Who’s Filling the Gap?

• U.S. banks, mutual funds, and pension funds
• Tether (yes, a stablecoin issuer) now owns more U.S. Treasuries than Germany
• The Federal Reserve buys nearly 20% of all new debt

This means buyers are no longer long-term strategic partners. They’re speculators, private interests, and a central bank with a printing press.

The Buyer of Last Resort: Federal Reserve

When foreign and domestic demand falters, the Fed steps in.

• This isn’t sustainable.
• It’s monetized debt, plain and simple.

The Fed now props up the U.S. government by creating artificial demand. It buys Treasuries not because it’s a sound investment—but because no one else will.

What Happens When Liquidity Tightens?

During recessions or market turmoil, private demand disappears.

• Mutual funds? Illiquid.
• Banks? Overleveraged.
• Foreign buyers? Gone.

The result: The U.S. is forced to raise rates or print money—both disastrous in the long run.

“We’re spending over $1 trillion annually just on interest payments. That’s more than our entire defense budget.”

Let that sink in. America is now borrowing to pay interest on past borrowing.

The Reserve Currency Clock is Ticking

• 60% of global foreign reserves are still in U.S. dollars
• Oil is still priced in dollars

But for how long?

• BRICS nations are building alternatives
• Global central banks are buying gold at record pace

Once the dollar loses reserve status, the game ends. America must compete for buyers like any other debtor nation. Interest rates will soar, and so will the risk.

The Gold Revaluation Scenario

The idea of gold being revalued to balance government books is no longer fringe.

• Fed officials have studied historical gold revaluations
• Revaluing gold to $20,000+ would instantly create profit to pay down debt

Sound crazy? Not when you’re $35+ trillion in debt.

Why Gold and Silver Still Matter

In a world where:

• The dollar is inflated at will
• Buyers of U.S. debt are vanishing
• Global demand for gold is surging

…physical gold and silver remain the only proven assets for wealth preservation.

Gold vs Dollar

• Gold can’t be printed
• Gold has no counterparty risk
• Gold has been trusted for 5,000+ years

Wealth Preservation with Tangible Assets

• Gold and silver hedge against inflation
• They protect against currency collapse
• They’re immune to central bank manipulation

The world is moving away from the dollar. The only question is: Are you?

The U.S. debt machine is breaking down. The Fed is the last buyer standing. When that cracks, it’s game over.

Gold and silver are not just options—they are necessities. Don’t wait for the headlines. By then, it will be too late.

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