Gold Blasts Through $3,100—Is This the Beginning of the End for the Dollar?

Let’s not beat around the bush: we are witnessing financial history unfold right in front of us. Gold prices have gone full rocket mode, breaking above $3,100 per ounce, with futures peaking at $3,162. If that doesn’t make you sit up straight, I don’t know what will. Gold is now up nearly 19% just this year, and the quarter it just closed out? The best in nearly four decades.

That’s right—forty years. Back when gas was under a buck and you could buy groceries without taking out a loan.

Gold Isn’t “Rallying”—It’s Screaming for Help

Folks, this isn’t just a strong chart. It’s a warning siren. We’re watching the world lose faith in paper money. The dollar is sinking under the weight of inflation, reckless government spending, and rising geopolitical instability.

Let me put it plainly: people are waking up to the scam of fiat currency, and they’re rushing to real money—gold and silver.

I’ve seen a lot of market moves in my time, but this one feels different. Parabolic doesn’t even begin to describe it. You look at that monthly chart, and it’s like a plane going vertical. Ten percent of this year’s gain came in just the past few weeks. That’s not normal—that’s fear-driven demand, and it’s just getting started.

What’s Behind the Surge?

Let’s break it down like I would if we were talking over a cup of coffee:

• Tariff threats are heating up again. Word is, Trump might hit China, Canada, and the EU with fresh tariffs next week. And automotive tariffs are rumored to follow right after. That’s going to jack up prices and drive inflation even higher.
• Inflation’s not going anywhere. The government keeps cooking the CPI numbers, but you and I both know your grocery bill’s gone up 30%, not 3%.
• Geopolitical chaos. Between wars in Europe and the Middle East, political gridlock here at home, and central banks stockpiling gold like it’s the last lifeboat on the Titanic—it’s no wonder gold is breaking records.

"Overbought"? Not Even Close.

Now, the technical guys will tell you gold is “overbought.” They’ll throw out words like “stochastic oscillator.” Forget all that. When the whole system is losing credibility, momentum doesn’t care about your charts. We are in a classic parabolic move—just like in the late ‘70s when gold went ballistic.

Short-term, experts are targeting $3,200. Long-term? One conservative call has it at $3,400 by Q3. And Goldman Sachs—those are the same folks who helped crash the economy in 2008—they’re saying we could see $4,500 under the right (or wrong) conditions. Honestly, that’s not out of reach.

But here’s what matters: this isn’t the top. Not when you’ve got central banks still printing, wars still burning, and politicians who treat the national debt like Monopoly money.

Silver: The Sleeping Giant

Now, let’s talk silver—because it’s starting to stretch its legs too. It’s up nearly 20% year-to-date and almost broke through $35 last week, which we haven’t seen since 2011. But unlike gold, silver’s still waiting for that real breakout.

It’s facing resistance right now, but if it pushes past $35, the next jump could be quick—think $41 to $42. It’s always been more volatile than gold, but that’s also why I love it. It’s the working-class precious metal. The underdog. And when it runs, it really runs.

Silver's got a foot in both worlds—it’s used for money, sure, but also in industry. That’s why it's been lagging a bit. If tech or manufacturing slows, silver feels it. But make no mistake: if a supply crunch hits, this metal could explode.

ETFs Are Pouring In

Just look at the money flowing into gold ETFs—$268 billion under management, with a one-day inflow of 23 tonnes in March. That’s the biggest spike since 2022. Smart money is making its move.

Silver ETFs aren’t catching up just yet, but that’s the setup. When everyone’s staring at gold, silver tends to sneak up on you—and then boom.

Bottom Line: Don’t Wait for the System to Collapse

Gold over $3,100 isn’t just a headline—it’s a red flag waving in your face. Fiat currency is in trouble. Inflation is out of control. The elites are protecting themselves with hard assets. What are you doing?

If you’re still trusting your savings to the banking system, to the Fed, or to the folks in D.C.—you’re gambling with your future. It’s time to take back control.

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Stay safe, stay sharp—and remember, real money never goes to zero.

—Frank Balm