Forget the cryptos and keep hold of your gold

Gold's price may fluctuate, but as an element it can never be debased, devalued or degraded by central bankers

Gold’s price may fluctuate, but it can never be debased, devalued or degraded by central bankers; unlike crypto currencies

“So what’s happening with gold?” a reader asked in an email last week. “Is there really going to be an outbreak this year? I’ve been tempted to cash in the gold I bought about ten years ago to buy a crypto currency – not bitcoin – it’s too expensive. Should I hold off?”

Hang on, just let me just dust off my crystal ball. Or check the tea leaves in the bottom of my ...