“Gold vs. Bitcoin”: Save the Date!

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025…

Write down that date now!

It’s when James Altucher and Jim Rickards will sit down for a no-holds-barred debate about one of Wall Street’s most important topics…

Gold vs. Bitcoin!

And you’ll have a chance to witness it live and in-person… along with getting our analysts’ latest thoughts on a wide range of profitable investment ideas.

I’ll tell you more after our Top Stories and the Reader Forum.

Your Top Stories & Analysis of the Week:

• “Google Is No Kodak” (Daily Reckoning, Adam Sharp): A few years back, we warned that Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) — which owns Google — was in danger of following Kodak’s footsteps into extinction. Now those comparisons are cropping up again… but Adam argues there’s a fundamental difference between the two companies. Adam’s deep dive into Google’s business model was his most-liked article last week. And I think it’s a great example of the kind of wide-ranging viewpoints that Paradigm Press brings you every day!

• “SMASH/TRASH/STASH: Tesla, Ethereum and First Solar” (The Million Mission, Davis Wilson): Last week Davis introduced a new feature to The Million Mission… and the praise has been non-stop. “Love the new format of Smash, Trash or Stash,” says James P. “It’s straightforward, quick and my style of BLUF (bottom line up front),” Angela C. tells us. “I love this little program that you have created,” gushes Michael H. See for yourself what all the fuss is about!

• “Stablecoins: What Could Go Wrong?” (Jim Rickards’ Insider Intel, Jim Rickards): Dollar-backed “stablecoins” are poised to become the next big thing in cryptocurrency. And while many on our team welcome the news, Jim recently told his Insider Intel members to think twice before jumping in. As he explains, there are some major risks in this rising market that most people aren’t thinking about. It’s also a great appetizer for what we have planned in October — which is why I’ve unlocked it for you.

Remember, we publish tens to HUNDREDS of stories. The write-ups above are our TOP ones for the week — including one that had been roped off from the public. If you want to stay ahead of the pack, make sure you’re caught up now.

And if you’d like to nominate any of our stories for next week’s “Top 3,” just let me know at concierge@paradigmpressgroup.com.

The Reader Forum:

Altucher’s True Alpha just gave its members a chance to see 603% gains in less than a week. So naturally, Zach Scheidt and James have been receiving lots of praise.

“Best results I have seen with options, and I have been trading options for 12+ years,” says Gordon S. in a five-star Google review.

“Altucher's True Alpha is the best newsletter that I have come across in [the] past 10 years. Zach Scheidt is a seasoned trader and very knowledgeable,” writes Anuj G. in another Google review.

“Thank you James and Zach for your tireless efforts to help others,” Carolyn S. tells us in a survey response. “I have truly benefited from your wisdom and experience.”

Zach and James appreciate all the great feedback. And I congratulate everyone who took advantage of this recommendation.

I’m sure it won’t be long before another big win comes along!

But they weren’t the only ones delivering big wins last week. Julie B., who is a member of several Jim Rickards services, sent me an email saying:

It was very exciting for me today to have executed my first two option plays — one for a 137% gain in only four days and one for 92% gain in a couple weeks! While I know there will be losses, I can at least have hope and see a financial future that I had previously thought was out of my reach! A big thank you to Jim and the team at Paradigm!

Congratulations, Julie! Stock options have a reputation for being risky and complicated. So I’m glad you were able to overcome any hesitation and learned the truth first-hand…

The right option plays can kickstart your wealth into high gear!

I’m also happy to hear that you understand that not every play will be successful. Proper money management is critical to your long-term success. Our team’s instructions can help ensure you don’t get in over your head.

Speaking of which, Bob O. says:

Options trading. Could I get help on making my first trade?

Thanks for writing in, Bob. Please remember that we’re a financial publishing business. We can share our research, analysis and recommendations. But it’s up to you to take action.

We’ve given you plenty of tools to help, however.

Just about all of our options services give step-by-step instructions for placing a trade. There’s also our Wealth Desk, which has FREE reports about finding a stock broker… buying and selling stocks… and a complete guide to options.

If you’ve read these reports and still have questions, let me know! We’re trying to build out our library, so speak up if something is still confusing to you.

That wraps up this week’s Reader Forum.

Remember, your feedback is vital to our success… so please email me at concierge@paradigmpressgroup.com.

Questions? I’ll get answers! Comments? Let me hear them! Problems? I’ll try to solve them!

This is YOUR forum!

(And as I mentioned, we also have a FREE library of introductory investment guides — covering everything from finding a broker to how to trade stock options — on our Wealth Desk. For customer service issues, please use our contact page.)

Now, here’s what’s happening around the water cooler this week…

The Water Cooler — Upcoming Events and More

Jim Rickards loves precious metals and is deeply skeptical of cryptocurrencies.

James Altucher likes precious metals but thinks Bitcoin and other cryptos offer much bigger profit potential.

In 2018, they both appeared on stage to defend their viewpoints.

And while Jim and James have appeared together several times since then, they haven’t had another one-on-one debate…

That’s why you’ll want to join us Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. for our live and in-person Paradigm Shift Summit.

Jim and James’ “Currency Cage Match” is just one highlight we have planned.

Almost our entire team will be there, too, sharing their absolute latest thoughts on the markets… as well as specific recommendations for shooting for oversized gains.

We won’t be broadcasting the Paradigm Shift Summit, however.

The only way to get our analysts’ insights live is to be in the room with us.

So look for complete details in your Paradigm Shift Summit invitation. It should arrive in your inbox later today!