Episode
Global Macro Update: Gold, Silver, Bitcoin, and the Breakdown of the WTO Era
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- The Bitcoin Layer
- Published
- Jan 30, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3710
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Summary
In this episode, Nik steps back to assess the massive shifts underway in global markets. With gold surging to record highs, silver collapsing after a historic spike, and Bitcoin struggling versus both gold and the dollar, Nik revisits long-held assumptions about money, Basel III, the Shanghai Gold Exchange, and the end of the WTO era. He explains why gold is reentering the monetary system, how Bitcoin still fits into the layered money framework, and what these changes mean for investors navigating a post-globalization world.