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Elon Musk is as much of a showman as he is engineer, and his idea about having his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) livestream a visit to Fort Knox is yet another example. The plan, at least according to what has been floated in the media, is to roll up to America’s most famous gold vault and show the public exactly what’s (or isn’t) behind those colossal steel doors.
Some might call it a publicity stunt, but plenty of Americans, grappling with rampant government corruption, inflation, and growing distrust in institutions, find themselves oddly intrigued. A live unveiling of the national gold stash would be quite the spectacle.
The timing couldn’t be more apt, given the shadows lingering over the international gold market. The Bank of England is facing significant challenges in fulfilling physical gold withdrawal requests, with delays extending to 4–8 weeks instead of the usual 2–3 days, raising concerns about the actual availability of its gold reserves. The strain stems from a surge in demand for gold deliveries, exacerbated by large shipments to U.S. COMEX warehouses and global political uncertainties. Critics suggest the Bank may have engaged in fractional reserve practices, lending or leasing gold it does not physically hold, creating a liquidity shortfall. These delays, coupled with vague justifications such as logistical constraints, have led to speculation that the Bank is scrambling to reacquire gold to meet obligations. If unresolved, this situation could undermine trust in the Bank of England as a global custodian and destabilize confidence in the broader financial system.
The price of gold has been on a roller coaster in 2025, reaching an all-time high of $2,956.22 per ounce in February, driven by strong demand as a hedge against inflation, geopolitical tensions, and central bank accumulation. After rising over 25% in 2024, gold has already gained 10.35% this year and is projected to surpass $3,000 per ounce by mid-2025, with some forecasts suggesting it could reach $3,200–$3,300 later in the year. Analysts attribute this bullish trend to declining interest rates, increased ETF inflows, and global economic uncertainties, which have reinforced gold’s safe-haven appeal.
Beyond sheer entertainment value, there’s a deeper question: no matter what they find in Fort Knox, will anyone care?
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