What If the U.S. Sold All Its Gold?

The $758 Billion Question

The United States holds 8,133 metric tons of gold, one of the largest reserves in the world. If liquidated at today’s market price of $2,900 per troy ounce, this gold stash would be worth around $758 billion.

At first glance, that sounds like a massive windfall. With a national debt of $36.2 trillion, wouldn’t it make sense for the government to sell its gold and pay down the debt?

Not so fast. Selling U.S. gold could have serious, unintended consequences, some of which could destabilize the entire global financial system.

The Immediate Effects of Selling All U.S. Gold

If the U.S. suddenly unloaded its entire gold supply onto the market, here’s what would happen:

Short-Term Drop in Gold Prices – The sheer flood of gold would temporarily crash prices as supply overwhelms demand.

A One-Time Debt Reduction – At most, the sale would cover 2% of the national debt—barely a dent.

Loss of a Major Economic Hedge – Gold is one of the only tangible assets backing U.S. financial stability. Selling it removes a key safeguard against economic crisis.

Shockwaves in Global Markets – Investors, central banks, and foreign nations would panic, wondering why the U.S. was dumping gold.

Long-Term Consequences: A Financial Disaster?

The long-term implications of selling all U.S. gold could be even worse:

1. Loss of Global Trust in the U.S. Dollar

   • Gold has always been America’s backup plan in times of economic distress.

   • Selling it would signal that the U.S. has no more hard assets to back its currency.

   • This could trigger a crisis of confidence in the dollar, leading to hyperinflation and global sell-offs of U.S. debt.

     
     

2. China and Russia Would Buy It All

   • China and Russia have been hoarding gold for years, likely to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar.

   • If the U.S. dumps its gold, these nations would gladly absorb it, shifting financial power toward BRICS.

     
     

3. Gold Prices Would Rebound (After America Loses Its Reserves)

   • After the short-term price drop, gold would inevitably skyrocket as investors see it as a safe haven.

   • However, the U.S. would no longer have any gold to benefit from this surge.

     
     

4. A Vulnerable U.S. Economy in Future Crises

   • Every time fiat money collapses, gold retains its value. Without gold, the U.S. would depend entirely on paper money and digital assets.

   • If inflation spikes or another financial meltdown occurs, the U.S. would have nothing tangible to back its economic recovery.

     
     

So Why Would Trump Sell Gold?

There’s speculation that Trump could revalue gold or use it strategically—but outright selling it? Highly unlikely. Instead, he might:

• Leverage gold in a new financial system (like a partial gold-backed currency).

• Sell small amounts to fund a Sovereign Wealth Fund while keeping the bulk as a reserve.

• Use gold as collateral to stabilize inflationary policies.

  
  

Final Verdict: A Bad Idea

Selling all U.S. gold would not save America—it would weaken it in the long run. Instead, the government is more likely to retain gold as a safety net while using it as a tool for future economic strategy.

Tomorrow, we’ll dive into a more interesting question: Is Trump secretly planning to tie America’s future wealth to Bitcoin instead of gold?

Stay tuned.