The BRICS Gold Rush Is Leaving the Dollar in the Dust — Are You Ready for What’s Coming?

Frank Balm Oct 17, 25

Gold Prices Hit Record Highs as Central Banks Dump the Dollar

Gold just shattered 13 new all-time highs in one month—a historic surge driven not by panic from everyday investors but by central banks themselves.

They’ve been buying over 1,000 metric tons of gold per year for the past three years—more than double the decade before. Why? Because they see what’s coming: a U.S. dollar collapse and the global shift toward hard assets like gold and silver.

For the first time since 1996, central banks now hold more gold than U.S. Treasuries. That’s a seismic shift. The institutions that once treated Treasuries like sacred assets are replacing them with gold—the only currency that has stood the test of time.

BRICS Is Launching a Gold-Backed Currency—and Over 30 Nations Want In

Russia, China, India, and other BRICS nations are not fringe economies—they’re superpowers. Together, they hold over 6,000 metric tons of gold and are forming a gold-backed trade alliance designed to bypass the U.S. dollar.

More than 30 countries have applied to join. Why? Because the U.S. set a dangerous precedent when it froze $300 billion in Russian reserves overnight. That moment woke up the world. If it can happen to Russia, it can happen to anyone.

Now countries are moving their reserves into gold—the one asset that can’t be frozen, hacked, or inflated away.

The Dollar Is Losing Value—Fast

Think of the U.S. dollar like an old car with a failing engine. You can pour in more gas—stimulus, QE, bailouts—but it’s not going anywhere. It’s losing value every mile.

Meanwhile, gold prices in 2025 are hovering around $4,200 per ounce, up nearly 57% this year alone—the strongest rally since 1979, when America was facing runaway inflation and stagnation.

If you’re still sitting on a traditional savings account earning less than 1%, you’re effectively losing purchasing power every day.

The FedNow Digital Currency System Is the Real Danger

While BRICS builds a gold-backed system, the U.S. is launching FedNow, a centralized digital payment network that can track, freeze, and control your money in real-time.

It’s the prototype for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)—a system that gives the government direct control over your finances.

If you value financial freedom and privacy, physical assets like gold and silver remain the only real escape from a fully digital monetary trap.

How to Protect Yourself Right Now

This isn’t just about investing—it’s about wealth protection. Here’s what you can do immediately:

Buy physical gold and silver, not paper contracts or ETFs.
Store metals safely—either in a private vault or personally.
Educate yourself with resources like Seven Steps to Protect Yourself from Bank Failure .
Subscribe to trusted financial news like Dedollarize News to stay informed as global markets shift.

Final Thoughts from a Veteran Investor

I’ve watched four decades of financial crises—from the savings and loan collapse in the ‘80s to the 2008 recession—and this is the most dangerous setup I’ve ever seen.

The BRICS nations aren’t guessing. They’re preparing. So should you.

Because when the dollar collapse becomes headline news, it’ll be too late to react.

Protect your wealth. Own gold. Stay free.

— Frank Balm