Grant Williams: Why Gold Shines & the Dollar’s Future Is at Risk

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Sep 23, 2025

Grant Williams, author and publisher of 'Things That Make You Go, Hmm', dives into the fragile state of the dollar and the global debt crisis. He discusses how the freezing of Russia's reserves spurred central banks to ramp up gold purchases as a safeguard. Williams emphasizes that gold is about wealth preservation, not mere trading. He also explores the shifting dynamics of de-dollarization among BRICS nations and the evolving role of gold in cross-border transactions, urging investors to rethink their strategies in these uncertain times.

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Gold Is Preservation, Not A Trade

Grant Williams buys gold to preserve purchasing power rather than to speculate on price movements.
He focuses on what gold can be exchanged for, not price targets or short-term gains.

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Debt Fragility Is Becoming Visible

Williams sees increasing fragility in the global debt and bond markets with visible warning signs.
He believes the problem is widely recognized but not yet addressed, so fragility will persist until a trigger occurs.

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Freezing Reserves Changed The Game

The 2022 freezing of Russian reserves was a turning point that undermined trust in dollar reserves.
That action accelerated central bank gold buying and pushed countries to seek dollar alternatives.

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Grant Williams joins Wealthion’s Trey Reik to explain why the global debt crisis and the dollar’s fragility are reshaping the financial system. Grant reveals why the freezing of Russia’s reserves marked a turning point, how BRICS nations are exploring alternatives, and why central banks are buying record amounts of gold. For Williams, gold isn’t a trade; it’s wealth preservation, a way to protect purchasing power and prepare for a world of headwinds rather than tailwinds that’s coming.

This conversation is part of Wealthion’s Gold Interview Series, a special lineup this month featuring some of the most important voices in precious metals. If you want to understand the future of money, the role of gold, and how to think like an investor in uncertain times, this interview is essential viewing.

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Chapters:

0:38 - Intro: Why This Conversation Matters Today

2:10 - First Time at Rick Rule’s Conference?

4:13 - Debt Limits: Are We Finally at the End of the Line?

5:31 - De-Dollarization: Has the Shift Already Begun?

7:54 - BRICS: Real Dollar Rival or Just Talk?

10:19 - China’s Cross-Border System & Gold’s Role

12:26 - When Would Gold Stop Being a “Must-Own”?

14:02 - 1980 Playbook: Are There Times Not to Own Gold?

16:24 - Will the Fed Monetize America’s Debt?

18:22 - Grant’s Take on Gold Stocks

18:41 - Portfolio Mix: How Much Gold Is “Right”?

19:50 - Beyond Gold: What Should Investors Focus On Now?

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