Most Influential: Peter Schiff

Group 1 - Gold has delivered returns of over 50% in 2025, marking one of its strongest performances in over a decade, with prices reaching record highs of almost $4,400 per ounce before stabilizing around $4,000 [1] - The term "debasement trade" reflects growing investor anxiety over global debt levels and the weakening U.S. dollar, which had its worst year in many [1] - Gold has outperformed bitcoin significantly in 2025, delivering returns that are eight times better than those of bitcoin [2] Group 2 - The market narrative has shifted between traditional safe havens like gold and digital alternatives such as bitcoin, with gold reaffirmed as a key store of value [3] - Peter Schiff, a prominent advocate for gold and critic of bitcoin, has seen his views validated by the market's performance in 2025 [2][3]