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If you’ve been following the silver market for years, you know the old story: every time silver started to rally, a massive wave of “paper” selling from the big banks would smack it back down. (more…)
Silver’s “Moon Shot”: Why the White Metal is Mowing Down Gold, the S&P 500, and even Nvidia! Silver price forecast – Silver vs Nvidia.
If you thought the AI revolution was the only way to see triple-digit gains this year, look again. While the world was watching silicon chips, silver was quietly—then very loudly—becoming the best-performing asset on the planet.
As of late December 2025, we aren’t just looking at a “rally.” We are looking at a historic revaluation. (more…)
As of December 5, 2025, the spot price of gold has significantly outperformed the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, while standard CD interest rates have seen a downward trend.
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| Metal | Approximate Year-to-Date (YTD) Performance (as of Dec 5, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Silver (Spot Price) | ~90-100% increase |
| Gold (Spot Price) | ~60% increase |
photorealistic rendering of a massive gold nugget, evoking the scale and raw beauty of the Monumental Nugget:
The largest gold nugget ever officially discovered in the United States is the “Monumental Nugget.” This incredible specimen was a product of the legendary California Gold Rush era.
The last year has offered a dramatic head-to-head spectacle between the financial world’s most polarizing assets: Bitcoin and Gold. On one side, the 5,000-year-old safe haven asset, gold, has quietly delivered a robust, low-volatility return for investors seeking refuge from global uncertainty. On the other, Bitcoin, often championed as “digital gold,” has once again proven its extreme risk profile, riding a massive wave of gains to a new high only to suffer one of its sharpest, most painful monthly corrections ever. While the headlines focus on the recent crypto crash, a look at the full 12-month scorecard reveals a fascinating contrast between high-octane growth and reliable preservation of wealth.
When comparing the performance of Bitcoin (BTC) and Gold (XAU) over the last year, you see a classic illustration of a high-risk, high-reward asset versus a traditional safe-haven asset.
Here is a comparison of their performance and characteristics over the last 12 months (approximately November 2024 to November 2025):
The spot price of gold has experienced significant volatility in the past few weeks, moving sharply away from its recent multi-year or even all-time high. This movement is being widely viewed by analysts not as a bubble bursting, but as a necessary and overdue corrective phase following an explosive rally.
Here is a summary of the Gold futures high and low prices and the dates, along with the current price:
The one-day drop in the price of gold (via futures) was very large. Given that, I’ll walk through what likely drove the drop, where the risks lie going forward, and what the potential upside/scenarios could be. Note: this is not investment advice — just my take on how the pieces fit together. (more…)
Here’s a breakdown of how I see the recent drop in gold prices — whether it looks like a pullback, a rout, or a buying opportunity — along with what the market consensus appears to be.
Gold recently peaked above US $4,300/oz before dropping ~2 % (or more) in a short span, after hitting a record high.
The drop is attributed to a combination of:
A firmer U.S. dollar (makes gold more expensive in other currencies)
Some easing in safe-haven demand (for instance, comments from U.S. leadership around trade with China)
The fact that gold is now “overbought” in many analysts’ views, suggesting a technical correction might be underway.
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The comparison between the biggest single-day dollar drop for Bitcoin and gold year-to-date (YTD) 2025 is stark due to their massive difference in price per unit.
Gold has significantly outperformed both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) so far this year (Year-to-Date).
Based on recent market data:
Note: The exact percentages can vary slightly depending on the specific date and whether the stock index returns include dividends (Total Return) or just the price change (Price Return). (more…)
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The COMEX (Commodity Exchange Inc.) is the world’s primary futures and options market for trading metals like gold, silver, and copper.
COMEX provides a regulated and transparent platform where participants can manage risk, speculate on market movements, and gain exposure to the underlying assets.
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Based on the latest available data, the spot price of gold has experienced a significant jump today and has seen a substantial increase year-to-date.
Jump in Gold Price
Gold prices reached an all-time high today, with the spot price for one troy ounce climbing to over $3,530. This surge is attributed to several key factors:
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PEOPLE WILL LOSE THEIR GOLD & SILVER Ray Dalio explores the hidden forces shaping the future of gold and silver. As global economic shifts accelerate, most people will lose their precious metal holdings without even realizing why. This video uncovers the economic mechanics, market patterns, and systemic triggers that will Read more
A 4-diver crew day and night and hitting a hot paystreak in the Bering Sea.
Gold miners as they brave the harsh conditions of the Bering Sea in search of gold. (more…)
Arizona gold medal detecting requires covering a lot of ground in the Sonoran desert.
Personally, prospecting around the Morristown Wickenburg areas for over the last 3 years I’ve seen all sorts of wildlife.
I’ve come across a number of wild donkeys, huge jackrabbits and the number of rattlesnakes. But, with that said I have never seen a Gila monster, well, at least not yet.
Here are some interesting facts about the Arizona Gila Monster: (more…)
Gold prospecting on the Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) in Yuma is a complex issue due to its primary purpose as a military training range.
While portions of the BMGR are open for public recreation, there are significant restrictions and dangers to be aware of.Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know: (more…)
The largest reported gold nugget found in Arizona weighed 61.5 ounces (3.84 pounds)25. This impressive nugget was discovered in the mountains of Arizona, though the exact location is not specified in the search results.
Another significant find was the “Eureka” gold nugget, which is reported to be the second-largest ever found in Arizona. (more…)
The entire gold mining process at Round Mountain Mine, Nevada.
Nevada is often called the “Silver State,” but it’s an absolute powerhouse when it comes to gold production.