In late 2024 and 2025, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway accumulated a record $325 billion in cash. This isn't an isolated event. It fits a mechanical 3-trade pattern that has preceded every major financial contraction in the last century. From Joseph Kennedy in 1929 to Michael Burry in 2008, the "Smart Money" consistently executes the same sequence of moves 12-18 months before a downturn.In this video, I provide a detailed historical analysis of these three trades, why central banks are buying gold at record rates, and how investors can consider positioning their portfolios for potential volatility.WHO SHOULD WATCH THIS:Long-Term Investors: Anyone concerned about protecting a retirement portfolio or 401(k) from a potential drawdown.Economics Enthusiasts: Viewers interested in Ray Dalio’s debt cycles, market history, and macro-economic trends.Beginner Investors: Those asking "should I sell my stocks before a recession" or looking for "recession proof investments 2025."Active Traders: Individuals looking to understand institutional hedging strategies like put options and VIX positioning.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:The exact mechanics of the "Cash, Gold, Volatility" strategy used by billionaires.Why Warren Buffett sold 50% of his Apple stake and significant Bank of America shares in 2024.How Joseph Kennedy avoided the 1929 crash and Paul Tudor Jones profited from 1987.The critical difference between "market timing" and "cycle positioning."How to hedge against market crash risks without selling your entire portfolio.Specific data on commercial real estate defaults and insider selling trends.SOURCES & DATA:Berkshire Hathaway Q3 2024 Earnings Report: Verifying $325 Billion cash pile and Apple/BoA sales.World Gold Council: Q3 2024 Report confirming 3,000+ tons of central bank gold purchases (2022-2024).InsiderScore.com: November 2024 Data on corporate insider selling ratios.Trepp & Moody’s Analytics: Commercial Real Estate (CRE) maturity walls and default rates for 2025-2026.⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is not financial advice. I am not a financial advisor. This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It represents a historical pattern analysis, not a guarantee of future market performance.🔔 NEXT VIDEO: I'm revealing the specific sector that history shows breaks first in every crash cycle. Subscribe so you don't miss it.---ABOUT CAPITAL CYCLES:We decode economic history—booms, busts, and resets—not to spread fear, but to reveal strategy. While others profit from panic, we focus on preparation and opportunity.---DISCLAIMER:This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a financial advisor. The content on this channel is based on historical analysis and personal opinion. Investing involves risk. Always do your own research or consult a certified financial professional before making any investment decisions.#Economics #History #Investing #CapitalCycles
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