They are undoubtedly doing that right now. Comex gold could lose 50k contracts between yesterday and today.
But they will be back. And JPM (US gov’t) will continue to stop the physical market.
They will get caught at some point though, as all children are, and the bill will need to be paid.
I think Russia is the key. If you think prices are rising now, just wait until all the supply shortages work their way through later this year.
Canned goods are still cheap folks.
Stock up on everything.
Cheers