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After months of an almost unstoppable rally, gold and silver prices have entered a sharp correction phase, catching many traders off guard. What initially looked like unstoppable momentum quickly turned into one of the most aggressive sell-offs the precious metals market has seen in decades.
Gold recorded its largest single-day decline since 1983, plunging more than 9% on Friday, while silver suffered an even steeper collapse. The sell-off extended into Monday, confirming that this was not a one-day panic, but a structural reset driven by policy and leverage dynamics.
From Euphoria to Forced Selling
In the months leading up to the decline, precious metals had surged to record highs. Gold touched levels near $5,595 per ounce, while silver briefly traded around $121 per ounce. Analysts openly admitted the rally had become self-reinforcing. As Peter Grant, Vice President and Senior Metals Strategist at Zaner Metals, told Reuters, “the rally in the precious metals has kind of taken on a life of its own.”
But parabolic moves fueled by leverage rarely end quietly.
The Two Catalysts Behind the Drop

The sharp reversal can be traced back to two key developments:
Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the new Chair of the US Federal ReserveThe CME Group’s increase in margin requirements for precious metals futuresWhile political headlines may have triggered the initial hesitation, the real damage came from mechanical pressure in derivatives markets.
How Margin Hikes Triggered the Sell-Off
The CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, announced a significant increase in margin requirements for metal futures, effective after Monday’s close.

Gold futures margins were raised from 6% to 8%Silver margins jumped from 11% to 15%Margin requirements for platinum and palladium were also increasedMargin requirements represent the capital traders must post to hold leveraged futures positions. When margins rise, traders suddenly need more cash to maintain the same exposure. For leveraged players, this often leads to forced liquidation.
As analysts told Reuters, many investors who had borrowed aggressively were wiped out, forced to sell positions not because their outlook changed, but because the rules did. This resulted in falling liquidity, reduced participation, and accelerated downside pressure.
The spillover was immediate. Asian equity markets weakened, US equity futures dropped around 1%, and risk assets across the board felt the impact of forced deleveraging.
Kevin Warsh and the Fed Narrative
Adding to the pressure was Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair. Market participants had previously feared that a Trump-backed nominee might aggressively cut rates, weakening the dollar and supporting gold.
However, Warsh is widely viewed as a disciplined central banker, known for his focus on inflation control, dollar stability, and skepticism toward excessive quantitative easing. Analysts suggested that his policy stance is structurally negative for gold, as tighter monetary discipline reduces the appeal of non-yielding assets.
That said, multiple analysts emphasized that Warsh’s nomination alone did not cause the crash. At most, it acted as the spark the margin hikes provided the fuel.
Where the Market Stands Now
By Monday, gold prices had fallen another 3.6% to around $4,687 per ounce, with gold futures near $4,708, according to Reuters. Silver extended its losses as well, dropping an additional 6.7% to roughly $79 per ounce, after collapsing 27% on Friday.
This sharp correction appears to have paused not ended the longer-term trend. What the market experienced was not a breakdown, but a cleanup of excessive leverage after an overheated rally.
Final Takeaway
This episode highlights a critical market lesson:

prices don’t always fall because sentiment changes sometimes they fall because traders lose the ability to stay in their positions.
Smart money watches margins, leverage, and positioning.

Retail watches price.
Understanding that difference is key to navigating both traditional and crypto markets.

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Silver prices surged to a new all-time high following the release of cooler-than-expected US core inflation data, highlighting renewed investor interest in hard assets amid shifting macroeconomic expectations. At the same time, Bitcoin posted a modest reaction, reflecting growing skepticism about the long-term influence of macro data on crypto price action.
The latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed that while headline inflation remained elevated, underlying inflation pressures appear to be easing—an outcome that markets have been closely watching.
US Inflation Rises 2.7% in December, Core CPI Comes in Below Expectations
According to the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, headline inflation rose at an annual rate of 2.7%, in line with market expectations. However, the more closely watched core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices and serves as the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, increased by 2.6%, slightly below consensus estimates.
This softer core inflation reading suggested that underlying price pressures may be moderating, reducing fears that the Federal Reserve will need to resume aggressive monetary tightening.
Markets reacted swiftly but selectively. Bitcoin briefly climbed above $92,000, posting a mild rebound, while spot silver prices surged past $87 per ounce for the first time, extending gains to more than 21% year-to-date.
Softer Inflation Boosts Silver as a Hedge Asset
Silver’s rally was widely anticipated by market participants who view the metal as both an inflation hedge and a beneficiary of easing financial conditions. Lower core inflation reduces pressure on real yields, which tends to improve the appeal of precious metals.
At the same time, expectations of a pause in rate hikes have increased liquidity optimism, further supporting silver’s move higher. These dynamics appear to have driven a coordinated uptick across select risk and hedge assets, even as broader markets remained cautious.
Fed Rate Expectations Remain Largely Unchanged
Despite the favorable inflation signal, interest rate expectations showed little change. Prior to the CPI release, the CME FedWatch Tool indicated a 95% probability that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged in the 3.50%–3.75% range. Following the data, those probabilities remained virtually the same.
The CPI report may still influence discussions ahead of the Federal Reserve’s January 28, 2026 policy meeting, but markets appear confident that the Fed is unlikely to shift its stance abruptly.
Commenting on the data, monetary economist Judy Shelton questioned earlier concerns about inflationary pressures from tariffs:
“I think this shows how wrong Chairman Powell was… when he said tariff-induced inflation was going to be the Fed’s big worry. It turns out we don’t have that, and the tariffs, meanwhile, have improved our fiscal situation.”
Crypto Market Volatility Continues to Decline
Ahead of the CPI release, analysts at Greeks.live noted a sharp decline in crypto’s implied volatility (IV) compared to levels seen a week earlier. This trend suggests that traders increasingly believe macroeconomic data releases no longer have the same influence on crypto markets as in previous cycles.
While Bitcoin experienced a brief uptick after the CPI data, the reaction was relatively muted compared to historical macro-driven moves. Analysts pointed out that the early-month rebound, which had temporarily improved market skew, has already faded, with skew returning to holiday-period levels.
“Market sentiment remains relatively weak, with bullish momentum being quite fragile. The slightest hint of trouble causes investors to flee,” Greeks.live analysts wrote.
Growing Disconnect Between Macro Data and Market Behavior?
The restrained reaction across crypto markets aligns with broader concerns raised by traditional finance leaders. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recently warned that markets may be underestimating both macroeconomic risks and geopolitical uncertainty.
Together, these observations suggest that while macro data still matter, their marginal impact on short-term crypto price action may be diminishing, as markets increasingly focus on liquidity conditions, positioning, and internal market structure.
Final Thoughts
Silver’s breakout to a new all-time high underscores how traditional hedge assets continue to respond strongly to shifts in inflation expectations. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s muted response highlights an evolving dynamic in crypto markets, where macro signals may no longer be the dominant driver they once were.
As 2026 approaches, investors across both traditional and digital asset markets appear to be navigating a more complex environment—one shaped by easing inflation, cautious monetary policy, and fragile market sentiment.
Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes only and represents a personal market commentary. It does not constitute financial or investment advice. Readers should conduct their own research before making any investment decisions. The author assumes no responsibility for any investment outcomes.
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China just released new macro data, and it’s massive.
📊 China’s M2 money supply has surged past ~$48 trillion (USD equivalent).
That’s more than double the U.S. money supply, and the trend isn’t slowing it’s accelerating.
This isn’t a headline. It’s a structural shift.
🔥 What’s really happening
When China prints money at this scale, it doesn’t stay locked in financial assets. It spills into real assets.
China is actively:
Reducing exposure to U.S. Treasuries
Cutting risk in Western equities
Rotating into gold, silver, copper, and commodities
Paper assets out. Physical assets in.
🧠 The pressure point no one’s talking about: Silver
This is where the risk builds:
~4.4 billion ounces estimated in paper silver shorts
~800 million ounces in annual global mine supply
That’s over 550% of yearly supply sold short.
You can’t cover supply that doesn’t exist.
If physical demand tightens while paper exposure stays bloated, this stops being a normal price move — and becomes a forced repricing.
⚠️ Why this matters long term
On one side:
Currency debasement
Central bank accumulation
Rising industrial demand (solar, EVs, electrification)
On the other:
Extreme paper leverage
Structural supply deficits
Institutions crowded on the wrong side
This isn’t about picking tops or bottoms.
It’s about macro pressure building quietly beneath the surface.
When real assets reprice, it rarely happens slowly.
👀 Stay alert. Cycles break silently until they don’t.
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🚨 98% OF PEOPLE WILL LOSE EVERYTHING NEXT WEEK!!
Tomorrow, the US stock market will reopen for the first time since the government shutdown began.
→ #GOLD is dumping
→ #Silve r is dumping
→ #Stock are dumping
→ #USDDollar is collapsing
This is what systemic failure looks like:
Last time we saw conditions like this, the market dumped 60%.
BIG MONEY IS DUMPING ASSETS.
They’re not “taking profits.”
They’re raising cash because something is breaking.
The dollar is melting down in real time.
The bond market just called the Treasury’s bluff.
No one believes the U.S. can repay $40 TRILLION in real terms anymore.
For 40 years, Treasuries were considered “risk-free.”
Now?
THEY ARE THE RISK.
Capital is fleeing debt, forcing a brutal repricing of the entire system.
And with the government literally shut down, confidence is evaporating fast.
Tomorrow’s market open isn’t a return to normal.
It’s a stress test.
Here’s the real playbook unfolding:
→ Sell bonds
→ Yields spike
→ Fed gets cornered
→ Panic printing begins (Yield Curve Control)
That printing doesn’t save us.
It destroys purchasing power.
What comes next is unavoidable.
We’re entering a real collapse.
Everything rises in nominal terms.
But you get poorer.
You pay taxes on “gains” that don’t buy anything.
Real estate explodes on paper.
Mortgages become impossible.
Liquidity vanishes.
Once the psychology flips, money velocity goes vertical.
Paychecks get dumped instantly into anything real.
Especially metals, after the forced selling ends.
YOU HAVE TO WATCH THE FLOWS.
The Gold/Silver ratio has already collapsed.
Is this the end of the financial system as we know it?
YES. WITHOUT QUESTION.
But you’ll be told we’re all getting rich…
When in reality, we’re getting poorer.
I’ve spent over a decade trading and publicly calling major tops and bottoms.
When I make my next move, I’ll post it here.
Follow and turn on notifications today or become exit liquidity tomorrow.
A lot of people are going to wish they paid attention sooner

Роберт Кийосаки снова меняет правила игры. Инвестор, который еще 11 месяцев назад шокировал сообщество заявлением о продаже серебра ради покупки Bitcoin, резко сменил риторику.
Теперь, когда серебро пробило исторические максимумы, Кийосаки прогнозирует металлу «безумный рост». Разбираемся, что это значит для криптоинвесторов.
📉 От продажи к прогнозу в $200
Около года назад Кийосаки решил полностью выйти из серебра, чтобы максимально «загрузиться» в BTC, делая ставку на опережающую динамику цифрового золота. Однако сегодня, когда цена металла превысила $82 за унцию, он фактически празднует победу «твердых активов».
Новая цель Кийосаки: $200 за унцию к 2026 году.
«Серебро выше $70 — это сигнал возможной гиперинфляции. Фальшивый доллар умирает», — заявляет он.
⚖️ Биткоин vs Серебро: Кто выиграл?
Цифры за последние 5 лет (декабрь 2020 – декабрь 2025) показывают интересную картину:
Bitcoin: +233% (рост с $26,219 до ~$87,459).Серебро: +200% (рост с $26 до ~$82).
Хотя BTC все еще лидирует на долгой дистанции, последние 11 месяцев оказались волатильными. После исторического максимума в $126,000 в октябре 2025 года, первая криптовалюта скорректировалась и торгуется в диапазоне $84,000 – $94,000. В это же время серебро стремительно сокращает разрыв, показывая мощную динамику в последние месяцы.
💰 Главный совет: «Покупайте всё»
Несмотря на прошлые продажи, Кийосаки признался, что снова докупил серебро сразу после снижения ставки ФРС. Его нынешняя стратегия — не выбор между «цифрой» и «физикой», а тотальное хеджирование:
✅ Золото
✅ Серебро
✅ Bitcoin
✅ Ethereum
Резюме для Binance Square: Кийосаки остается верен своей главной мысли — печатание денег обесценивает фиат. Независимо от того, что вы выбираете — BTC или металлы, — победят те, кто владеет активами с ограниченной эмиссией, которые правительство не может контролировать.
А что в вашем портфеле сегодня доминирует: крипта или защитные металлы? Делитесь в комментариях! 👇
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