Silver just hit a **historic milestone**, briefly trading above **$117 per troy ounce**, marking one of the strongest performances in its history.
🔼 Back in late 2017, silver was trading near **$17**, meaning today’s move represents an approximate **+517% increase** over the period.
For perspective, **$BTC has delivered roughly a similar percentage gain** over comparable long-term cycles — reinforcing the idea that both **hard assets and digital scarcity** are benefiting from global liquidity shifts, inflation hedging, and declining trust in fiat systems.
As precious metals and crypto move together, the market is clearly signaling a renewed focus on **stores of value**.
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