The Big Shift: From Paper Promises to Real Money Ray Dalio—founder of Bridgewater Associates and no stranger to navigating economic chaos—recently said out loud what many in the establishment won’t dare whisper: Gold is no longer just a commodity—it's a currency. In fact, he claims it’s now the second-largest currency held by central banks. Central banks want to stretch the money and credit cycle to make it last for as long as it can because that is so much better than the alternative. So when the system of hard money and claims on hard money becomes too painfully constrictive, governments typically abandon it in… pic.twitter.com/JvfSnIheOo — Ray Dalio (@RayDalio) January 27, 2026 Let that sink in. This isn't some gold…

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