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June 10, 2026 Original Analysis

Are Entrepreneurship and Speculation Different?

In popular culture, entrepreneurs are often praised and speculators are to be shamed. They are seen as fundamentally different classes of individuals. An entrepreneur is described as someone who creates something and actually cares about their mission. A speculator seen as someone who shifts around between different industries for only the goal of financial reward. […]

October 10, 2025 Original Analysis

Is It Too Late To Hop On The Gold Train?

Everyone from central banks to people saving for retirement are wondering whether now is too late to buy gold or whether the recent price increases will keep going. Gold has beat the market in the last two years, and kept even with it over the last 20 years. The rise in price of the last […]

June 28, 2025 Exploring Finance

CFTC CoTs Report Confirms there is Little Froth in the Gold Market

Please note: the CoTs report was published 6/27/2025 for the period ending 6/24/2025. “Managed Money” and “Hedge Funds” are used interchangeably. The Commitment of Traders report is a weekly publication that shows the breakdown of ownership in the Futures market. For every contract, there is a long and a short, so the net positioning will […]

February 6, 2025 Interviews

Schiff on Mining Network: Bitcoin is a Zero-Sum Game

Last week, Peter joined Dominic Frisby and Michael Oliver- both big names in the alternative finance space– for a spirited discussion on the merits of gold and Bitcoin. Hosted by the Mining Network, this webinar captures the common ground and stark disagreements held by each participant. This debate is especially relevant given gold’s surge to […]

December 6, 2024 Key Gold Headlines

Powell Says Bitcoin is “Just Like Gold.” Except It’s Not

Jerome Powell recently told reporters that Bitcoin is “like gold—only digital.”

SEC announce bitcoin ETF
January 12, 2024 Key Gold Headlines

SEC Greenlights Bitcoin ETFs Amidst Social Media Whoopsie

On Wednesday, January 10th, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made an interesting decision, voting to allow everyday folks to participate in spot bitcoin ETFs. This move marks an opening for a broader audience to delve into Bitcoin speculation. The approved ETFs are set to be listed on various exchanges, including Nasdaq, the New York […]