Platinum is strongest commodity in precious metals complex: Carlyle's Currie

Market Trends & Investment Opportunities - Precious metals are experiencing a surge due to the "debasement trade," where investors seek assets other than fiat currency [3][5] - Platinum is highlighted as a potentially strong investment due to the EU's revised stance on internal combustion engines, removing negative pressure and opening upside potential [4] - The gold-platinum ratio suggests significant upside for platinum [4] Dollar Debasement & De-dollarization - The "debasement trade" reflects a desire to own assets other than fiat currency, while "de-dollarization" involves avoiding US dollars to evade US sanctions [5] - Central banks are driving gold demand as they seek to diversify away from the dollar and protect assets from potential seizure [6] Gold vs Bitcoin - Gold's long history and substantial market size ($30 trillion) provide a level of security preferred by central banks and individual investors, compared to Bitcoin's smaller market size ($15 trillion) [8][9] - Gold's proven resilience over millennia contrasts with Bitcoin's relative infancy as a 16-year-old market [8]