I expect a stagnation and then a slow and
steady decrease to 600 $ within 10-15 years.
Exactly, it is outdated dumped all of it long time ago.
The days of finger-thick gold chains as fashion have past.
The chemical resistance property is on the way down as modern cheaper materials are used.
The inflationary hedge is no longer relevant.
Storage safes deposit boxes cost money and not all that save.
Transport is cumbersome and the amount the semiconductor industry uses is minimal.
Counterfeits and fake bars/coins are the final nail in the coffin.