MoneyQuake 2026 Update
The S&P 500 just made new all-time highs.
The Nasdaq just made new all-time highs too.
And if you’ve been reading me for any length of time, none of this should surprise you.
Because I told you this exact setup was coming.
Back in the depths of the recent sell-off — when headlines were screaming about Iran, oil spikes, geopolitical chaos — I said this felt eerily similar to last April… when markets sold off hard over Trump’s tariffs.
Fear surged. Analysts panicked. Retail investors froze. The world was coming to an end for the umpteenth time because of Trump again.
And then what happened?
The market snapped back… and went on to make new record highs.
That’s exactly what we’re seeing again.
Same script. Same psychology. Same outcome. Record highs!
But here’s what most weak-in-the-belly investors are missing…
The Headline Trade vs. The Real Trade
Right now, the spotlight is firmly on AI again.
Everywhere you look, it’s:
- AI stocks
- AI infrastructure
- AI hype cycles
- AI narratives getting more absurd by the day
We’ve even reached the point where companies can pivot into AI overnight and see their stock prices explode.
That’s not a sign of a topping market…
That’s a sign of a late-stage acceleration phase. A desperation phase when investors are trying to cash-out at the last minute. This always happens during tectonic market shifts.
But while everyone is chasing the loudest, flashiest trade in the room…
Something else is happening quietly.
Something far more important.
Gold Has Become… Boring
Yes, you read that right.
Gold has become boring.
After a historic run that saw it shatter expectations — and blow past my own 2026 target — the yellow metal has entered a phase that most investors find… uninteresting.
Prices have stabilized. Volatility has cooled. The headlines have faded.
And in today’s market environment, “boring” might as well mean “irrelevant.”
In fact, in January of this year, I was getting an average of 200-plus texts a day from friends and family cheering the price action in gold and silver.
But my phone has been quiet lately.
But let me tell you something most investors learn too late:
Boring is where fortunes are made.
Because boring doesn’t mean weak.
It means base-building.
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The Quiet Phase That Precedes the Explosion
Every major bull market in gold follows the same pattern:
- Disbelief Phase — Early buyers accumulate quietly.
- Acceleration Phase — Prices surge, media attention explodes.
- Boring Phase — Consolidation, skepticism returns.
- Breakout Phase — The real move begins.
Right now?
We are sitting squarely in Phase 3.
The “boring” phase.
And historically, this is where smart money goes back to work.
Reload!
“I Told You So” — and I’m Saying It Again
Let’s rewind for a moment.
In my White Paper #4, I made a very specific call:
Gold would hit $5,337 per ounce in 2026.
Most people thought that was aggressive.
Some thought it was outrageous.
Then on January 29, 2026…
Gold didn’t just hit that target.
It blew straight through it, reaching $5,586 per ounce.
That wasn’t luck.
That was the MoneyQuake thesis playing out in real time.
And now?
I’m going on record again and repeating…
My Long-Term Target: $48,571.43 per Ounce
Yes… you read that correctly.
$48,571.43 per ounce.
That’s not a typo.
That’s where I believe gold is headed over the next decade.
And before you dismiss that number, consider this:
- Global debt is at historic highs.
- Central banks are aggressively accumulating gold.
- The credibility of fiat currencies continues to erode.
- Geopolitical tensions are rising, not falling.
Gold isn’t just a commodity.
It’s becoming the foundation of a new monetary reality.
While You’re Watching AI… Smart Money Is Accumulating Gold
Here’s what’s fascinating about this moment.
Retail investors are chasing AI. Media outlets are chasing AI. Momentum traders are chasing AI.
But behind the scenes?
Institutional capital is quietly accumulating gold.
Because they understand something most people don’t…
Gold doesn’t need headlines to move. It needs conditions.
And those conditions are already in place.
Déjà Vu: Last Year’s Playbook Is Repeating
Let me take you back to last year.
While the stock market was rebounding from the tariff-driven sell-off…
It wasn’t just equities that rallied.
It was:
- Gold
- Silver
- Industrial metals
They stole the show.
And most investors missed it.
Because they were too focused on the obvious trade.
Too focused on what was already in the headlines.
And now? We’re setting up for the exact same dynamic.
The Setup for the Next Leg Higher
Let’s break it down clearly.
1. Markets Are Strong
Record highs confirm risk appetite is alive and well.
2. AI Is Driving Demand
Data centers, chips, infrastructure — they all require massive resource inputs.
3. Commodities Are Tight
Supply constraints across metals, energy, and materials are intensifying.
4. Gold Is Consolidating
The “boring phase” is building a powerful base.
Put it all together…
And you have the perfect conditions for the next move.
Why This “Boring” Phase Is So Dangerous to Ignore
Most investors will sit this phase out.
They’ll say:
- “Gold isn’t moving.”
- “There’s better opportunities in tech.”
- “I’ll wait for a breakout.”
And by the time that breakout comes?
It will already be too late.
Because gold doesn’t ease into its next leg higher.
It launches.
The MoneyQuake Is Still Unfolding
Everything we’ve been talking about — the entire MoneyQuake thesis — is still intact.
Actually, it’s getting stronger.
We’re seeing:
- Central banks buying gold at record levels
- Commodities trading volumes surging
- Structural shortages in key industrial metals
- A global shift away from fiat dependency
This isn’t a temporary cycle.
This is a systemic transformation.
Final Word: Don’t Confuse Quiet With Weakness
Right now gold isn’t flashy.
It’s not dominating headlines. It’s not delivering daily excitement. It’s doing something far more important.
My phone is quiet.
It’s building the foundation for its next historic move.
And while the crowd chases noise…
The smart money is positioning for what comes next. Because when gold breaks out of this “boring” phase…
It won’t just make headlines. It will redefine wealth.
Coming Next in Wealth Daily :
I’ll show you exactly where the biggest leverage lies in this next gold move — and why a handful of overlooked plays could deliver outsized gains as this bull market enters its most explosive phase.
Get to the good, green grass first…
The Prophet of Profit,

Brian Hicks
Brian is a founding member and President of Angel Publishing. He writes about general investment strategies for Wealth Daily and Energy and Capital. Brian is the managing editor and investment director of R.I.C.H Report (Retired Independent Carefree Healthy), New World Assets and Extreme Opportunities. For more on Brian, take a look at his editor’s page.
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