The Silver Tug-of-War

The Silver Tug-of-War: Will a Holiday in Shanghai Unleash Volatility?

The silver market has been a fascinating arena of contrasting forces lately.

The Silver Tug-of-War

The Silver Tug-of-War

On one side, we’ve seen significant support emanating from the Asian markets, particularly Shanghai, seemingly acting as a sturdy foundation for prices. On the other, the New York COMEX has appeared to exert downward pressure, capping rallies and often pushing for lower valuations. It’s a classic tug-of-war, and as we look ahead to next week, a major variable is about to enter the fray (more…)

Is Silver’s Parabolic Spike the End of the Rally, or Just a Pause?

Silver’s Parabolic Spike

Silver's Parabolic Spike

Silver’s Parabolic Spike

Is Silver’s Parabolic Spike the End of the Rally, or Just a Pause?

The precious metals market is abuzz, and nowhere is the action more intense than in silver. This morning, COMEX silver blasted to a new all-time high of $92.39, marking a staggering 5.3% intraday gain. For many traders, this kind of explosive, vertical price action immediately raises a critical question: Are we witnessing a classic “blow-off top”? (more…)

The 31-Year Silver Desert: Why “Buy and Hold” is a Precious Metals Trap

Why “Buy and Hold” is a Precious Metals Trap

Why "Buy and Hold" is a Precious Metals Trap

Why “Buy and Hold” is a Precious Metals Trap

The Rip Van Winkle Trap: Why “Buy and Hold” Silver (and Gold) Can Cost You Decades – A $10,000 Lesson

In 1961, Rod Serling aired an episode of The Twilight Zone that should be mandatory viewing for every precious metals investor. In “The Rip Van Winkle Caper” (Season 2, Episode 24), four cunning thieves pull off a million-dollar gold heist. Their master plan? To use suspended animation to “sleep” for 100 years, waking up when the heat is off and their fortune has surely grown. (more…)

Silver Outpacing Gold: The 2025 Performance Showdown

Silver has significantly outpaced gold in price performance so far in 2025.

Peace Silver Dollars

Peace Silver Dollars

While gold has seen an impressive rally, silver’s unique market dynamics have propelled it to even higher percentage gains, reaching record price levels. 
MetalApproximate Year-to-Date (YTD) Performance (as of Dec 5, 2025)
Silver (Spot Price)~90-100% increase
Gold (Spot Price)~60% increase

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