\u201cGold is a seat in a lifeboat,\u201d says Lawrence Lepard, Managing Partner at Equity Management Associates and author of The Big Print: What Happened to America and How Sound Money Will Fix It. In our recent interview, he tells Daniela Cambone that compared to Bernanke’s era, the scale and speed of current monetary intervention have significantly increased. He estimates the next wave could involve $7\u201310 trillion. “Each time it gets bigger. Bernanke printed two, three trillion in three, four years. Powell printed five trillion in 18 months. This one, I think, will be between seven and ten.” The solution to the currency crisis, he suggests, could involve a return to a gold-backed currency. \u201cWhat I’m advocating for is a one-time reset as opposed to another 10 or 15 years of pain… a sound money future would clearly be better.\u201d He further predicts that this reset could drive gold prices significantly higher, suggesting it could \u201ceasily hit 5,000, maybe this year.\u201d<\/p>\n
With inflation on the rise, fiat currencies under stress, and central banks tiptoeing toward another round of money printing, the conversation around sound money is more urgent than ever. In a recent interview with Daniela Cambone<\/strong>, investment strategist and author Larry Lepard<\/strong> laid out why gold<\/strong> is skyrocketing\u2014and what that means for the dollar, the markets, and your savings.<\/p>\n At ITM Trading<\/strong>, we\u2019ve helped clients prepare for this moment for nearly three decades. For our audience of financially conservative individuals\u2014especially those 50 and older looking to protect their retirement\u2014Larry\u2019s message offers a clear roadmap for what\u2019s coming and how to shield your wealth.<\/p>\n Gold isn\u2019t just rising\u2014it\u2019s warning.<\/p>\n \u201cGold is the alarm bell,\u201d said Larry Lepard<\/strong>. \u201cIt\u2019s relentlessly climbing because the world is experiencing serious monetary dysfunction.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This dysfunction, according to Lepard, stems from years of money printing and a ballooning national debt that can no longer be ignored. Gold is sounding the alarm on inflation, debt monetization, and a fragile fiat system teetering on the edge.<\/p>\n And it\u2019s not just speculation\u2014gold is still historically undervalued<\/strong> when compared to the amount of currency created in recent years.<\/p>\n Lepard\u2019s latest book, The Big Print: What Happened to America and How Sound Money Will Fix It<\/em>, lays out his thesis in plain language: The U.S. has already seen two \u201cbig prints\u201d (2008 and 2020), and a third, even larger, round of money printing is inevitable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe can\u2019t grow debt faster than GDP forever,\u201d Lepard explains. \u201cEventually the Fed will be forced to choose between financial collapse or turning on the printing press again. And they will print.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This, he argues, will be the catalyst for a monetary reset\u2014and a new surge in gold prices.<\/p>\n What role does politics play in this unfolding scenario? According to Lepard, both President Trump<\/strong> and the Federal Reserve are pushing for a weaker dollar<\/strong>\u2014a strategy that could temporarily stimulate exports, but risks the dollar\u2019s reserve status.<\/p>\n \u201cYou can\u2019t weaken the dollar forever and still expect to be the world\u2019s reserve currency,\u201d Lepard cautions. \u201cSomething\u2019s got to give.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n And when the cracks begin to show\u2014as they did with the April market dip\u2014the Fed\u2019s \u201cunspoken mandate\u201d of maintaining financial stability takes over.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen markets wobble, they print. That\u2019s the pattern. That\u2019s the playbook.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Is the U.S. preparing for a new gold standard?<\/p>\n Lepard points to Trump\u2019s recent tweet\u2014\u201cHe who has the gold makes the rules\u201d\u2014and the repatriation of gold back into the United States as signs that something is brewing.<\/p>\n \u201cGold reset scenarios imply prices of $15,000\u2013$25,000 an ounce,\u201d he explains. \u201cAnd we\u2019re just getting started.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Whether it\u2019s a formal return to the gold standard or simply a wave of capital seeking safety, gold remains the foundation of real monetary trust<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For those holding out hope that prices might come down, Lepard offers a sobering perspective:<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s no mathematical way to fix this without serious inflation. We\u2019re either going to inflate fast or inflate slowly. But one way or another, that\u2019s how this ends.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n He advocates for a one-time inflationary reset\u2014an intense, painful adjustment followed by a return to sound money<\/strong>. The alternative, he warns, is decades of slow theft through hidden inflation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Lepard also sees Bitcoin<\/strong> playing a complementary role to gold, especially among younger investors.<\/p>\n \u201cGold is analog sound money. Bitcoin is digital sound money. They\u2019re both lifeboats off a sinking Titanic.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n While Bitcoin offers higher upside, it also comes with volatility. His advice: allocate based on your risk tolerance\u2014but don\u2019t ignore it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For many nearing retirement, traditional portfolios remain heavily stock-based. Lepard warns that those strategies may no longer be sufficient in today\u2019s inflationary world.<\/p>\n \u201cI know a lot of people my age who are all-in on stocks because it\u2019s worked since 2008. But conditions have changed. It\u2019s time to rethink that allocation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n He recommends diversifying into physical gold<\/strong>, silver<\/strong>, Bitcoin<\/strong>, and real assets<\/strong> that central banks can\u2019t print.<\/p>\n Perhaps Lepard\u2019s most compelling point comes in the form of an analogy:<\/p>\n \u201cThe financial system is the Titanic. Gold is a seat in a lifeboat. You might have paid $1,000 for your seat. Maybe today it costs $3,000. But the point is\u2014you\u2019ve got a seat. Don\u2019t wait until the ship is sinking to look for one.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n If you believe inflation is here to stay\u2014and that a monetary reset is more than just a theory\u2014it\u2019s time to act.<\/strong><\/p>\n 📞 Schedule your complimentary strategy session today with ITM Trading.<\/strong>
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\nThe \u201cBig Print\u201d Is Coming<\/h2>\n
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\nTrump, Powell, and the Fed\u2019s Unspoken Mandate<\/h2>\n
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\nThe Role of Gold in the Reset<\/h2>\n
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\nInflation Is the Only Way Out<\/h2>\n
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\nBitcoin: The Digital Gold<\/h2>\n
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\nStocks, Real Estate, and Rethinking the 60\/40 Portfolio<\/h2>\n
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\nThe Lifeboat Analogy: Why Now Is the Time<\/h2>\n
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\nCall to Action: Secure Your Seat Before the Reset<\/h2>\n
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