The Financial Reset Everyone’s Missing
The Financial Reset Everyone’s Missing
Miles Harris: 2-12-2026
The recent price movements in gold, silver, and broader asset markets have sparked a flurry of discussions around inflation, currency debasement, and other conventional narratives.
However, a deeper analysis reveals that these factors may not be the primary drivers of the current market dynamics. A recent video presentation by Miles Harris sheds light on the underlying structural shifts that are reshaping the financial landscape, and the insights are both fascinating and enlightening.
Harris argues that the real driver behind the recent price movements is not inflation or currency debasement, but a fundamental settlement and collateral problem in Western financial markets.
The settlement issue refers to the system’s inability to repay debts when due, while the collateral scarcity stems from the exhaustion of traditional collateral sources like sovereign debt and housing, which are already highly leveraged or “weaponized.”
To maintain the stability of the financial system, institutions are employing various strategies to postpone settlement, including low interest rates, inflationary financial repression, and stablecoins.
Simultaneously, they are searching for new, “clean” sources of collateral to enable further borrowing.
The chosen solution is a tokenized financial reset—a balance sheet restructuring that enhances and expands collateral by creating tokenized assets tied one-to-one with physical assets, particularly gold.
Gold is central to this reset due to its scarcity as unencumbered collateral and its treatment as tier one collateral under bank regulations. As a neutral balance sheet stabilizer with no counterparty risk, gold is viewed as a premium asset.
The tokenization of gold reduces artificial derivative claims on precious metals, resulting in a repricing of these assets as “clean” collateral.
Silver’s situation is more complex due to its industrial use and derivative market distortions. However, it benefits from demand in Eastern markets, creating an east-west arbitrage dynamic.
This dichotomy highlights the nuances of the current market dynamics and the need for a deeper understanding of the underlying forces at play.
This structural reset extends beyond precious metals, impacting stock markets, housing, bonds, currencies, and corporate financing.
Financialized Western economies rely on persistent capital inflows to offset trade deficits caused by deindustrialization and offshoring, necessitating continuous asset price inflation supported by existing leverage.
Harris emphasizes that these market moves are not signs of collapse or panic but rather an orderly, quiet repricing driven by collateral scarcity and trust recalibration.
The modern financial system is increasingly collateral-driven, with conventional collateral deteriorating as it is mostly someone else’s liability.
Assets free from such claims occupy a privileged position, creating a selective repricing of trust and collateral quality. This pervasive but subtle reset supports large stocks, prime real estate, and sovereign debt while rural and less collateralized sectors suffer.
Understanding this ongoing, structural collateral-driven reset is key to navigating current and future market dynamics. As the financial landscape continues to evolve, it is essential to look beyond the conventional narratives and focus on the underlying structural shifts driving the markets.
As the financial system continues to undergo this structural reset, staying informed and adapting to the changing landscape will be crucial for investors and market participants.
By understanding the underlying drivers of the current market dynamics, you can make more informed decisions and navigate the complexities of the modern financial system.