Alternative Investing Report - June 26, 2026

*as of 6/25; Sources: S&P, BTC, FTSE, DJRE, 30YM

Zipline
Most recent public valuation: $7.6 billion (January 2026)

• They are a drone delivery company that started in Africa

• They perfected the drone technology by transporting medicine to remote villages, saving a lot of lives

• They have trials running in Texas in partnership with Wal-Mart

• When this becomes widespread it’s going to change commerce massively in the U.S.

• Drones are a much better method of delivery than cars for small items

• In three years, everyone will know about Zipline

Here’s a list of our past expert investment picks.

Ron Biscardi is one of the most influential figures in the alternative investment world. As Co-Founder and CEO of iConnections, Ron is building the largest capital introduction ecosystem in existence collectively representing $55 trillion in assets across thousands of members from 80+ countries. His Global Alts conferences in Miami, New York, and Singapore are must-attend gatherings for managers, allocators, and family offices who understand that relationships drive returns. With more than 25 years of experience building firms and raising billions, Ron is known amongst institutional investors for being at the epicenter of global capital connections.

📉 Gold and silver prices plunging: Gold fell below $4,000 per ounce, and silver fell to below $60 per ounce for the first time in seven months. Gold is now down nearly 30% from its all-time high set in January, and silver is down more than 50% from its peak. Both precious metals have been steadily declining over the past month, as investors are wary of potential interest rate hikes.

📊 Inflation at 3 year-highs: The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation index, the Fed’s preferred measure, was up 0.7% in May and 4.1% annually, well above the Fed’s 2% target. The core PCE measure, which strips out food and energy costs, was up 0.3% for the month and 3.4% for the year, the highest rate since 2023. Be prepared for the possibility of multiple rate hikes this year.

🤖 Agility Robotics to go public: The humanoid robotics startup is planning to go public via a SPAC merger that will generate $620 million in capital and value the company at around $2.5 billion, slightly high than the company’s last valuation of $2.15 billion in March 2025.

🏡 People fleeing flood zones: U.S. counties with high flood risks counties continue to see population losses, with the pace nearly doubling in 2025. Not surprisingly, low flood-risk counties are seeing population gains, as people are trying to avoid high insurance costs and worsening climate conditions.

🚀 Kalshi’s next fundraise: Only a few weeks after finalizing a funding round at a $22 billion valuation, the prediction market startup is reportedly in talks for another fundraise at a $40 billion valuation.

🏢 Ford building sale: The historic Ford Building in downtown Detroit, which we covered last month, was sold for $5.05 million at auction, double the opening bid but a sharp drop from the $16.35 million the previous owner paid in 2017.

Monday: 🏡 Rental market update, 🪙 Bitcoin below mining cost
Tuesday: 🏡 Home ownership costs, 🚀 Defense tech surging
Wednesday: 🚀 Venture market outlook, 🏢 Senior housing boom
Thursday: 🪙 Crypto struggles, 🎨 Major London auctions

Have a great weekend!