The "What is Money?" Show

Gold vs Bitcoin – The Past and Future of Money w/ Lynette Zang

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Aug 1, 2025
Lynette Zang, Chief Market Analyst at ITM Trading, dives into the world of macroeconomics, precious metals, and digital currency trends. She discusses the historical significance of gold and contrasts it with the innovative aspects of Bitcoin. Listeners will find insights on how these assets navigate current economic shifts, the role of self-custody in cryptocurrency, and the impact of inflation on fiat currency. Lynette emphasizes community solidarity, wealth protection strategies, and the future of money in a rapidly changing financial landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Early Hard Money Exposure

  • Lynette Zang was introduced to hard assets early through her uncle Al, a high-end antique dealer with large gold coin safes.
  • This childhood experience shaped her lifelong understanding of sound money.
INSIGHT

Dollar's Purchasing Power Collapse

  • The dollar has lost about 97-98% of its purchasing power in the last 40 years.
  • Public confidence is the only thing holding the currency together despite its declining value.
INSIGHT

Real Trend: Dollar Is Dying

  • The true trend is the dollar’s loss of purchasing power rather than rising stocks or Bitcoin prices.
  • Confidence in currency is declining on multiple levels, signaling imminent monetary instability.
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