Book Bits: 21 February 2026

● Mastering Gold and Silver Markets: Insights from a Legendary Bullion Bank Trader
Robert Gottlieb
Summary via publisher (Wiley)
In Mastering Gold and Silver Markets: Insights from a Legendary Bullion Bank Trader, veteran precious metals trader, Robert Gottlieb, delivers an insightful blend of memoir and education that covers the world of bullion trading from a banker’s perspective. The book covers his journey from working at a certified public accounting firm to his position as the Global Head of Precious Metals Trading and Sales at many of the largest bullion banks in the world. Gottlieb dives deep into the critical role played by bullion banks in the global precious metals ecosystem. He provides a detailed explanation of financial and futures markets and how they facilitate liquidity and hedging strategies for their clients.

● Made in America: The Hidden History of How the U.S. Enabled Communist China and Created Our Greatest Threat
Xi Van Fleet and Yu Jie
Summary via publisher (Hachette/Center Street)
From the acclaimed author of Mao’s America comes the untold story of how misguided and selfish U.S. elites transformed China from a Communist wasteland into a global superpower—at America’s expense. One of the most effective anti-communist voices in America today, Xi Van Fleet made waves with her breakout book Mao’s America, exposing eerie parallels between China’s past and America’s present woke revolution. Now, alongside renowned Chinese dissident Yu Jie, she sounds the alarm once more—revealing how the CCP’s rise was not just enabled by Soviet Russia but, shockingly, by the United States itself.

● The Intelligent Crypto Investor: A Simple Strategy for Building Wealth in a New Financial World
John Hargrave
Summary via publisher (Wiley)
Crypto just crossed the tipping point, and everything you thought you knew about investing is about to change. The world’s biggest institutions are pouring billions into bitcoin—while most mainstream investors are still sitting on the sidelines, frozen by fear. That’s where The Intelligent Crypto Investor comes in. Backed by seven years of real-world results, this groundbreaking book shows how adding just a small slice of crypto (10% or less) to a balanced portfolio can dramatically improve long-term returns—outperforming traditional portfolios by more than 65%. Through the stories of legendary investors like Warren Buffett, Jack Bogle, and Cathie Wood, bestselling author John Hargrave unveils a clear, accessible strategy for adding bitcoin and other high-quality crypto assets to your portfolio—with minimal risk and maximum intelligence.

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