“The ECB is afraid of gold as much as they are afraid of Bitcoin,” says Frank Holmes, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at U.S. Global Investors. In an interview with Daniela Cambone, he explains that the European Central Bank’s (ECB) warnings about gold stem from a fear of losing control—much like their stance on Bitcoin. Both assets represent decentralized, portable forms of wealth that challenge centralized monetary authority.

Rather than viewing gold as a source of instability, Holmes argues that it serves as a barometer of systemic fragility within the global financial system. “They’re trying to paint the picture that gold is possibly broken. But what it’s really showing… is that the financial system is broken and gold’s just sounding that alarm.” Looking ahead, Holmes predicts that global monetary trends could push gold to $6,000 in the coming years.

Is Gold the Next Financial Risk—or the Last Safe Haven?
Featuring Frank Holmes on The Daniela Cambone Show – Powered by ITM Trading

In a striking twist, the European Central Bank (ECB) has warned that gold—a timeless symbol of stability—might pose a risk to the financial system. But for veteran investor Frank Holmes, the real risk isn’t gold—it’s the crumbling trust in fiat currencies and centralized monetary policy.

In a powerful interview with Daniela Cambone on The Daniela Cambone Show, Holmes pulled back the curtain on why central banks fear gold, even as they buy it at record levels. For investors over 50 concerned about economic collapse, inflation, and financial privacy, the conversation is both a warning and a roadmap.

ECB’s Alarm Over Gold: A Sign of Systemic Weakness

The ECB’s recent report described gold as a potential “financial landmine” due to leveraged bets, opaque trading, and market concentration. But according to Holmes, this panic reveals more about the fragility of the current financial order than about gold itself.

“The ECB is afraid of gold in the same way they fear Bitcoin,” Holmes said. “Both represent decentralized, portable wealth—outside of government control. That threatens their monopoly on money.”

At ITM Trading, we’ve long said: when governments print at will, gold acts as a mirror—exposing the erosion of value. The ECB’s fears confirm what we know: gold reveals when systems are failing.

Central Banks Say One Thing, Do Another

Despite issuing warnings, central banks are hoarding gold. China continues its aggressive gold-buying spree. Turkey, facing a currency crisis, is also turning to physical gold. Even the Bank of England has struggled to meet physical gold delivery demands.

“Everyone’s accumulating gold to create credibility for their paper money,” Holmes explained. “If you don’t have gold, people won’t trust your currency.”

This highlights the core principle behind ITM Trading’s wealth strategies—tangible assets like gold and silver are the only true forms of long-term financial insurance.

China’s Silent Gold War

Holmes emphasized China’s global power grab through both monetary and physical influence. With the One Belt, One Road Initiative, China has:

• Loaned $2 trillion to over 125 countries

• Invested in 90+ strategic seaports

• Acquired access to natural resources, especially gold mines in Latin America

Meanwhile, the People’s Bank of China has quietly become the world’s largest gold buyer, using gold to support efforts to de-dollarize international trade.

“In the middle of a tariff war with the U.S., China’s strategy is clear—undermine the dollar, stockpile gold, and control trade routes,” said Holmes.

For U.S. investors, the implications are profound. The world is quietly shifting toward hard assets, and the dollar’s dominance is under siege.

Gold as a Tier One Asset? Game-Changer.

One of the most intriguing developments discussed is the rumored Basel III reclassification of physical gold as a Tier One high-quality liquid asset by 2025. This would allow banks to count physical gold at 100% of its value for capital requirements, up from 50% under the old rules.

Holmes believes this move could signal a reset in how global finance values gold, unlocking massive institutional demand.

“If this goes through, gold hitting $6,000 by the end of Trump’s next term is not just likely—it’s logical,” Holmes stated.

Decentralization: The Next Financial Frontier

With trust in traditional institutions fading, investors are shifting toward decentralized assets—a trend accelerated by both Bitcoin and political overreach.

“Look at Canada during COVID,” Holmes said. “They froze protestors’ bank accounts. If it can happen there, it can happen anywhere.”

That’s why gold and silver coins remain vital. Unlike digital assets, they are physical, private, and outside the reach of the banking system. At ITM Trading, we help clients stack these tangible assets in secure, accessible ways—preserving not just wealth, but freedom.

Undervalued Gold Stocks: An Overlooked Opportunity

Despite gold reaching record highs, mining stocks remain dramatically undervalued.

“They’re priced as if gold is still $1,500 an ounce,” Holmes noted. “Some of these stocks could double or triple from here.”

This divergence between physical gold and mining equities represents a rare value gap—a strategic entry point for investors seeking growth without abandoning safety.

Final Thoughts and Call to Action

As Holmes concluded, “Gold isn’t the problem. It’s the system that’s broken—and gold is just sounding the alarm.”

At ITM Trading, we help Americans over 50 prepare for exactly this reality—by designing custom portfolios anchored in physical gold and silver. In times of currency devaluation, geopolitical tension, and financial repression, tangible assets aren’t just wise—they’re essential.

👉 Visit The Danny Report to access exclusive tools, downloads, and expert interviews—including more from Frank Holmes and David Morgan, plus gold and silver market updates from Daniela Cambone.

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