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As tensions between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve rise, gold and silver have surged to new price records, but Bitcoin continues to look uncertain.

In this Unchained podcast episode, Xash cofounder Vinny Lingham explains the real reason behind Bitcoin’s underperformance. He also unveils plans to launch a gold-backed stablecoin and how it would work.

Has Bitcoin failed on its digital gold promise?

Plus, is silver overheated? And is the privacy coin meta fated to fail?

Guest:

• • Vinny Lingham, Co-founder, and President of Xash
    • Previous appearances on Unchained:
      • Are Strategy’s Preferreds ‘Vampiric, and What Happens If MSCI Excludes It?
      • Bits + Bips: What’s the Best Bet: Bitcoin, Gold or Stocks?
      • Gold is Beating the S&P 500 By 200%. Can It Last?
      • ‘Bitcoin Oracle’ Vinny Lingham On Why Bitcoin Is Overpriced

Links:

• • Unchained:
    • Bitcoin Briefly Pops to $92K on Powell DOJ News, Then Retreats
    • Gold vs. Stocks — Should Investors Bet on Stability or Growth?
    • Why Bitcoin Is Tanking Despite Gold Reaching High After High
    • Why the Privacy Coins Mania Is Much More Than Price Action