2026-01-15 03:28:23

Silver futures took a sharp dive today, with intraday declines approaching 6%. The gains from yesterday were so strong that today’s drop was equally fierce, essentially wiping out yesterday’s gains completely. Gold prices also didn’t fare much better, touching the $4,600 support level, but compared to silver, gold’s resilience is noticeably stronger, with far less volatility.

What’s behind this wave of correction? The most direct reason is the shift in the Federal Reserve’s rate cut expectations. Currently, the probability of a rate cut in January is only 5%, and the schedule for subsequent cuts has become increasingly uncertain. In this environment, silver naturally can’t sit still — it’s more sensitive to policy changes than gold. Conversely, gold’s relative stability is mainly supported by safe-haven demand driven by rising regional risks, and this support remains.

It’s quite normal for silver to experience this level of fluctuation before reaching the $100 mark. From the current situation, the driving force behind silver’s recent rally mainly comes from supply-side changes — as long as this fundamental doesn’t reverse, the upward momentum will be hard to break. Gold, on the other hand, is more influenced by regional tensions and inflation expectations.

Simply put, as long as these basic principles hold, opportunities for silver and gold still exist.

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OfflineValidator

· 3h ago

Silver's temper is such that it rises happily and jumps happily—truly a roller coaster personality.

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WhaleStalker

· 7h ago

Silver is on another roller coaster, yesterday's gains were all wiped out today, truly incredible. With the expectation of interest rate cuts gone, silver can't sit still, while gold remains more stable. Why is the difference so big? As long as the supply side remains unchanged, there is still hope. The question is, how long can this support last? It's another series of oscillations, when can we finally hold positions with peace of mind? The Federal Reserve's move has really stirred up chaos, and market sentiment has directly exploded. Gold's resilience to decline is indeed strong, while silver's temper is too restless. As long as the fundamentals still hold, there's no fear; what worries me is a sudden reversal of expectations.

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RamenStacker

· 8h ago

Silver's drop this time was really sharp; yesterday's happiness is all gone today, haha

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LostBetweenChains

· 8h ago

Silver's recent move directly broke my defenses; all the gains from yesterday were completely wiped out today. The slaughter was too fierce. --- Only a 5% chance of rate cuts? Then my previous long positions must have been a blood loss. The Federal Reserve is really playing tricks. --- Gold's resilience is indeed exceptional; silver's volatility is too high to handle. --- As long as the supply-side support remains, it's okay, but the question is when will this support collapse? Who knows. --- Regional risk escalation saved gold from a wave of decline; otherwise, it would have tumbled along with silver. --- Breaking through the $100 mark isn't easy either. This kind of volatility is normal, but my heart can't take it. --- High policy sensitivity is a double-edged sword. It's great when prices rise, but despair when they fall. --- Before the fundamentals turn around, dare I bottom fish? I really don't know.

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DegenGambler

· 8h ago

Silver's temper is really incredible, changing every day. Yesterday it was bragging, and today it exploded.

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AirdropLicker

· 8h ago

Silver is truly a fierce warrior in this wave, with a much sharper fluctuation range than gold. When the expectation of rate cuts suddenly changes, it’s immediately pressed to the ground and rubbed, and this sensitivity is indeed exceptional. If the supply side doesn’t reverse, silver still has a chance, but such a policy shift really requires close attention; it’s hard to sit still. It’s the same old story—if the fundamentals don’t break out, there’s still hope, but this short-term correction feels like a textbook trap for short sellers. Gold’s resistance to decline is strong, supported by safe-haven demand. In comparison, silver is like a highly flammable and explosive barrel of gunpowder. A 6% correction isn’t large, but the problem is the pace is ridiculously fast. Yesterday’s gains were completely wiped out today, which is a bit outrageous.

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AirdropSweaterFan

· 8h ago

Silver is acting up again. Yesterday's bull market was completely reversed today. Truly unbelievable.

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SleepyValidator

· 8h ago

The recent drop in silver was indeed sharp, but as long as the supply-side logic remains, I won't panic. It's mainly the Fed playing psychological games. Let's wait and see if we can find a new support level.

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LiquidationAlert

· 8h ago

The recent plunge in silver is astonishing; the Federal Reserve's move really caught the market off guard. --- It's again the expectation of rate cuts causing trouble; silver is just prone to volatility. --- Gold indeed resists declines much better, with geopolitical risks holding firm. --- As long as the supply side doesn't collapse, there's still a chance; let's wait and see if the fundamentals will turn around. --- Yesterday's gains were wiped out today—that's just silver's temperament. --- $4600 is a bit uncertain; it's good if the gold price can hold steady. --- I feel that gold is now more worth paying attention to than silver; it's much more stable. --- As long as the expectation of rate cuts remains uncertain, silver will continue to fluctuate. --- Volatility is normal; how could it be smooth sailing before hitting $100? --- High policy sensitivity also means higher risk; silver can't handle that.

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