Liberty and Finance, Released on 4/9/25 (Recorded on 4/8/25)

Bill Holter discusses the current financial volatility, emphasizing the growing risks of a systemic collapse. He warns that the global financial system is vulnerable, particularly with the massive volume of derivatives—over $2 quadrillion—which far exceeds the size of the financial system itself. Holter predicts that if a major derivatives player defaults (such as a systemically important bank or brokerage house), it could trigger a cascade of failures, ultimately leading to a “derivative meltdown.” This could wipe out assets, and Holter suggests that the best way to safeguard wealth is by owning physical gold or silver, as they cannot be bankrupt. He highlights that these metals, especially in physical form, will retain value when the broader financial system fails, offering a secure store of wealth in uncertain times.

0:00 Intro
1:30 Gold repatriation
6:30 The Great Taking
11:20 Stock market volatility
16:20 The kinds of gold and silver to own
21:40 The collapse is happening now
28:00 Bill Holter online
29:44 Weekly specials

Bill Holter was a stockbroker for 23 years and a branch manager for 12. He retired and moved his family out of the U.S. to Costa Rica in late 2006. He returned to Texas in 2011. He was a contributor to GATA since 2007 and began writing for Miles Franklin from 2012 to 2015. He then joined with Jim Sinclair and the Holter/Sinclair collaboration from 2015-2022. Bill is a precious metals expert and broker, he clears through Miles Franklin. His work can now be found here at BillHolter.com.