Background & Expertise
Ali Karadag brings a unique combination of technical expertise and investment experience to the world of precious metals analysis. With over 15 years as a software architect, he has developed sophisticated data analytics systems that process vast amounts of financial market data to identify trends and patterns invisible to casual observers.
His journey into precious metals began over 10 years ago, during a period of increasing monetary uncertainty. What started as personal portfolio diversification evolved into a deep study of sound money principles, central bank policies, and the role of gold in the global financial system.
Ali's real estate investment experience provides an additional dimension to his analysis, allowing him to compare traditional wealth preservation strategies with precious metals from a practitioner's perspective, not just theoretical frameworks.
Philosophy & Approach
The foundation of Ali's analytical approach is simple: measure everything in terms of sound money. While most financial analysis uses fiat currencies as the baseline, this approach can mask true value changes when central banks expand money supply.
By reframing asset performance, currency strength, and economic size in gold terms, we can see past the distortions created by monetary policy and identify what's truly gaining or losing value. This is the core principle behind Gold Standard - providing investors with an honest baseline for measuring financial reality.
Ali believes that understanding precious metals and sound money principles is essential for anyone serious about long-term wealth preservation in an era of unprecedented monetary expansion.
Areas of Focus
Central Bank Policy
Tracking gold purchases, reserve management, and monetary policy shifts
Asset Valuation
Measuring stocks, real estate, and commodities in gold terms
Currency Analysis
Evaluating currency strength and debasement relative to gold
Mining Industry
Following production trends, costs, and supply dynamics
Market Cycles
Identifying long-term trends in precious metals markets
Economic Indicators
Reframing GDP, trade, and debt metrics in sound money terms
Experience & Credentials
Technical Background
- • 15+ years as Software Architect at enterprise-level organizations
- • Specialized in building data analytics platforms processing billions of financial data points
- • Expert in real-time market data analysis and algorithmic trading systems
- • Developed proprietary tools for tracking central bank gold purchases and currency flows
Investment Experience
- • 10+ years active precious metals investor (physical gold, silver, mining stocks)
- • Real estate investor with multiple rental properties spanning 15 years
- • Cryptocurrency investor since 2016 (Bitcoin, Ethereum)
- • Tracked and analyzed 500+ central bank gold purchases across 50+ countries
Publications & Analysis
- • Author of 15+ in-depth articles on Gold Standard (50,000+ words)
- • Monthly contributor analyzing central bank reserves and monetary policy
- • Creator of gold-denominated asset valuation models
- • Regular analysis of copper-gold ratio, mining industry trends, and supply dynamics
Published Articles
The Great Reserve Currency Shift: Bitcoin, Gold, and the Future of Dollar Dominance
Analysis of dedollarization trends and central bank gold accumulation
Gold vs. Bitcoin: The Ultimate Battle for Sound Money Supremacy
Comprehensive comparison of traditional and digital sound money
Real Estate vs Gold: Which is the Better Store of Value?
50-year analysis measuring housing performance in gold terms
The Global Gold Mining Industry in 2025: Peak Production and Supply Constraints
In-depth look at mining industry challenges and production forecasts
The Copper-to-Gold Ratio: A Powerful Economic Indicator
Understanding industrial vs. monetary metals for market timing
Contact & Connect
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