What the Silver-to-CPI Ratio Reveals That Spot Price Hides

Silver hit a nominal all-time high of $121.64 in January 2026 — yet the silver-to-CPI ratio tells a different story. Adjusted for inflation, silver remains well below its 1980 peak and barely above its 2011 cycle high. Here’s what the ratio reveals that spot price alone never can.
Silver Price Prediction: The Cup and Handle Pattern Pointing to Triple Digits

Silver could be on the verge of a breakout. In the latest episode of The Gold & Silver Show, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard explore a rare technical pattern flashing across multiple timeframes. The setup? A multi-year “cup and handle” formation already breaking out on 6-month, quarterly, and annual charts. Mike believes this pattern could push silver beyond $150—possibly to $300, $400, or even $500+ per ounce. That might sound far-fetched, but historical parallels suggest it’s not only possible — it’s happened before. A Look Back: The 1970s Bull Market Mike compares the current silver market to the bull run of […]
