Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart Our Money Is Dying | Lawrence Lepard
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Sep 2, 2025 
Lawrence Lepard, an investor and sound money advocate, discusses the alarming trends of fiat currencies losing purchasing power. He critiques official inflation rates as misleading and highlights the stock market's vulnerabilities. The conversation touches on the challenges of investing in precious metals and cryptocurrencies, emphasizing their resilience amid economic volatility. Lepard also examines the potential shift to a backed monetary system, the implications of rising energy costs, and advocates for financial literacy in these turbulent times.
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Personal Experience Holding Through Downturns
- Lepard recounts being financially broken in 2015 but stayed invested in his conviction about sound money.
- He used that experience to become a long-term investor and held through volatility.
Deflation Could Trigger Bigger Inflation
- Even a severe short-term deflation could provoke aggressive monetary rescues that ultimately produce higher inflation.
- Lepard stresses policymakers view deflation as existential and will act to prevent it.
Stablecoins Aid Treasury Demand, But Limited
- Stablecoins currently act as demand for treasuries but mainly serve as an alternative payment channel like SWIFT bypass.
- Lepard doubts stablecoins alone will solve large Treasury rollover needs despite their growth.
