Group 1 - Ray Dalio is crowdsourcing questions from users on X and LinkedIn to train an AI clone aimed at making coaching and mentorship more accessible [2][6] - Dalio has expressed a strong belief in gold as a hedge against asset debasement, suggesting a 15% portfolio allocation to either gold or bitcoin, with a preference for gold [4] - The discussion among users revolves around the comparison between physical gold and gold-backed ETFs, as well as the relationship between gold and bitcoin in the current market [5][6] Group 2 - Dalio's engagement on social media has generated significant interest, with over 200 replies to his X post within the first hour, indicating a high level of interaction and curiosity about his insights [5][6] - The ongoing dialogue includes questions about the potential of other metals, such as copper, as effective stores of wealth, particularly in the context of the global energy transition [5]

Market analyst James Bianco has urged investors to avoid pursuing outsized returns using leveraged products, despite several asset classes, including Bitcoin, trading near record highs. Speaking with Scott Melker on The Wolf of All Streets Podcast, Bianco described the current environment as one where "everything is going up," from stocks and gold to housing and crypto. Risks of over-leveraging Although some investors interpret this as a green light to pile into riskier bets - whether it be leveraged Bi ...

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