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John Butler - Gold Manipulation, Silver Strategy & Hidden Sovereign Secrets

From cartel risk and mining jurisdiction to Yamashita’s gold, US reserves and the trader vs. bullion mindset.

Today’s episode features John Butler, Author of The Amphora Report and an international investment consultant. Former FinTech CEO, hedge fund CIO, and MD at Deutsche Bank and Lehman Brothers.

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NB - Recorded on Tuesday 24th February 2026 AM


John Butler discusses:

  • Mexican Cartels, mining and the impacts of jurisdiction risk in Mexico

  • Why John got out of his Silver trade in January 2026

  • The important mentality difference between trading and holding physical bullion

  • Using RAM to analyse opportunities within the markets

  • Decades of gold manipulation

  • Yamashita’s Gold and does the US have more than it wants to admit?

  • Will the USA do something special on 4th July 2026?

  • And much more

Contact Information & Articles of Note

You can find and connect with John Butler on Substack at The Amphora Report and also The Daughter of Time

On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-butler-8562678/

And on Twitter/X at @butlergoldrevo

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this podcast/video should be construed as financial or investment advice. All content is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are solely those of the author and do not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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