Updated as of April 7, 2026 (markets open, current conditions volatile amid ongoing Iran/Strait of Hormuz tensions and mixed de-escalation signals): Catherine Austin Fitts’ warning of a “financial tsunami” driven by programmable money (CBDC-style control grids that can remotely disable transactions or assets for non-compliance) remains highly relevant. Recent interviews (e.g., with Andy Schectman) continue to emphasize the same risks: loss of financial freedom through digital monitoring, tokenization, and coercive systems, amplified by geopolitical shocks like the Iran conflict. Her explicit advice holds: build a core position in gold and silver as non-programmable, tangible assets that cannot be “switched off.” The Iran/Hormuz crisis (ongoing disruptions to ~20% of global oil flows) has created persistent physical vs. paper disconnects in commodities, fertilizer spikes, and inflationary pressures. Gold hit intraday highs above $5,400+ in March before correcting (paper selling during oil shocks), but the long-term bull case is intact amid central bank buying, sovereign settlement shifts, and systemic fragility. Silver shows similar physical premium strength. Nuclear themes from earlier catalysts (TerraPower Natrium construction permit March 4 — groundbreaking imminent; General Matter’s $4.2B EXIM-backed fuel exports to Japan/Korea announced mid-March; NANO Nuclear’s HALEU transport progress) continue advancing in the background, providing a counter-cyclical energy security play amid oil volatility and AI power demand.

Updated Profit Strategy (April 7, 2026)

Prioritize physical/tangible assets over pure paper claims for tsunami protection. Blend with selective nuclear exposure for growth and energy independence. Markets have seen rotation: nuclear stocks pulled back (e.g., OKLO down significantly from March highs), gold corrected from peaks but remains elevated, oil volatile with Brent/WTI forecasts revised sharply higher for 2026 due to disruptions.

1. Core Position: Physical Gold & Silver (Fitts’ Top Recommendation)

• Physical bars, coins, or allocated storage (e.g., via reputable dealers or vaults outside banking systems) — best defense against programmable control or systemic resets. Target 30-50%+ of portfolio as core holding.
• Current levels (approximate as of late March/early April data):
  • Gold: ~$4,500–$4,700/oz range after March volatility (peaks near $5,400+ on Hormuz news, then pullback).
  • Silver: ~$70–$73/oz, with physical premiums elevated.
• Liquid/allocated proxies: PHYS (Sprott Physical Gold), CEF (Gold & Silver), or GLD/SLV (use sparingly).
• Miners for leverage: GDX/GDXJ ETFs; names like NEM, GOLD, PAAS, HL. Gold’s March dip on oil shock was classic paper flushing — physical demand and long-term drivers (geopolitics, debt, control fears) support re-entry on weakness.

2. Energy & Commodity Hedges (Iran/Food Inflation Tie-In)

Ongoing Strait disruptions keep upward pressure on oil (recent swings: Brent spiked toward $110–120, forecasts now ~$83+ average for 2026, with Q2 risks higher). Fertilizer and ag inputs remain elevated.

• Oil/Energy: XLE, USO, or integrated majors XOM, CVX.
• Fertilizer/Ag: MOS, CF, NTR.
• Broad basket: DBC for diversified commodity exposure.

3. Nuclear Sector (De-Risked Catalysts + Long-Term Tailwinds)

These plays offer growth amid energy security needs (AI/data centers, military, grid resilience) despite short-term volatility from broader markets.

• OKLO (microreactors, data center deals): Recently ~$46–$49 range (down from March ~$55–$65 levels) — buy dips on DOE/INL progress.
• NNE (microreactors + HALEU transport milestone): Volatile; vertical integration edge in fuel logistics.
• LEU (Centrus — HALEU leader) and ASPI (TerraPower partner): Direct fuel beneficiaries from General Matter EXIM momentum and domestic push.
• CCJ (Cameco — uranium) or BWXT for more stable supply-chain exposure.
• ETFs: NLR (Uranium + Nuclear), URA, URNM. TerraPower construction is set to start “in coming weeks” post-March permit; General Matter EXIM financing remains active.

Suggested Allocation (Defensive + Opportunistic)

• 40–50% Physical/Allocated Gold & Silver (core per Fitts)
• 15–25% Energy/Commodities (oil, fertilizer)
• 10–20% Nuclear pure-plays/ETFs (OKLO, NNE, LEU, NLR/URA) — add on dips
• 10% Dry powder (cash or short-term TIPS via TIP ETF)
• Minimal broad equities (avoid heavy SPY/QQQ exposure amid volatility — S&P/Dow saw swings and pullbacks in March)

Execution Tips Right Now

• Buy gold/silver dips — March correction created better entry points than February/March peaks.
• Accumulate nuclear names (especially OKLO/NNE/LEU) on weakness — catalysts (construction starts, HALEU milestones, AI deals) are multi-year.
• Monitor: Any Hormuz de-escalation (could ease oil but not erase programmable-money risks), new CBDC/digital control developments, or nuclear project updates.
• Physical storage and diversification are key — minimize counterparty risk in a “tsunami” scenario. Risks remain high: Geopolitical escalation/de-escalation swings, commodity volatility, execution delays in nuclear projects, and broader market rotations. This setup favors tangible, non-programmable assets with real-world utility (energy, precious metals). This is not financial advice — conditions evolve rapidly. Conduct your own research, consider secure physical storage, and consult professionals. Fitts’ playbook — substantial core gold/silver exposure plus hard assets — aligns strongly with today’s converging risks. Position for resilience and upside as the “tsunami” dynamics unfold.