Silver broke a historic record. The bigger signal isn’t the price.

Silver’s price is getting all the attention. But COMEX inventory drawdowns, a historic 10-month closing streak, and a Bank of America forecast ranging from $135 to $309 suggest the bigger story is happening beneath the surface.

Does Timing the Gold Market Work? What 56 Years of Data Shows

Most investors try to avoid buying gold at the wrong time—but decades of data show that timing the gold market can quietly destroy returns. The vast majority of gold’s long-term gains come from just a handful of unpredictable trading days each year. Miss them, and performance collapses. This analysis reveals why staying invested—not timing entries and exits—is the only reliable way to capture gold’s full return potential.

Central Banks Are Buying Gold: Here’s What They See Coming

Central banks are accelerating gold purchases as confidence in fiat currencies declines. Driven by inflation, geopolitical risk, and de-dollarization, this structural shift signals long-term demand for gold.

$26,000 Gold?! The Truth Behind the Viral Chart

A chart making the rounds recently makes a bold claim: gold may need to skyrocket—potentially to $26,000 — to match historical levels of U.S. debt coverage.  At first glance, the argument is compelling.  Today, U.S. gold reserves cover just about 3% of federal debt—near record lows. In 1980, that number was closer to 18%. Go back further to the 1940s, and it exceeded 50%.  So yes… if gold were to “rebalance” against debt the way it has in the past, prices would need to rise dramatically.  But that doesn’t mean those price targets are realistic.  The Flaw in the $26K Gold Argument  It’s easy to look at historical ratios and […]

Gold’s Worst Week in 46 Years: Should You Be Worried?

Gold just recorded its worst week in 46 years, dropping over 10% in a single week and 17% in three. But history shows these rare selloffs don’t end bull markets—they often precede the next leg higher. Here’s what’s really driving the decline and what investors should do next.

Is There a Silver Shortage in 2026? The Data Is Alarming 

A year ago, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard warned that the U.S. silver stockpile was gone and an explosion was coming. Silver hit $121/oz. COMEX vaults are still draining. Here’s what the data shows about the 2026 silver shortage — and whether the move is finished.

When Should You Sell Gold and Silver? (And What to Buy Next) 

Most precious metals investors know how to buy — but few have a plan for when to sell. Here’s the ratio-based exit strategy that tells you when to start selling, how to do it in stages, and what to rotate into before you ever touch fiat currency.

Silver vs Gold Performance: What Happened After the Gold Silver Ratio Went Above 90 

In early 2025, the gold-silver ratio approached 90. Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard discussed why extreme ratios often precede strong silver rallies. Since that video, silver vs gold performance has been striking—outpacing gold, stocks, and bonds by a wide margin.

Are Silver Investors Watching the Wrong Numbers?

Many silver investors believe rising COMEX deliveries, falling registered inventory, and physical movement should directly drive price. But the data tells a different story. In this analysis, Alan Hibbard explains three common COMEX silver delivery misconceptions and breaks down how the silver market actually works — from futures price discovery to settlement, warehouse accounting, and logistics. Understanding these mechanics can help investors avoid misleading narratives and make steadier decisions in volatile markets.

Is $400 Silver Possible? What the 1979 Pattern Suggests

Is $400 silver possible? A rare pattern not seen since 1979 has reappeared — clusters of consecutive weekly all-time highs. Historically, this structure preceded silver’s most explosive moves, including its near 700% surge into 1980. With momentum building again in 2025, the bigger question isn’t whether silver sounds extreme — it’s whether this bull market is closer to expansion than exhaustion.