Silver just witnessed its most violent intraday collapse since 1980, shedding over 32% in a single session. In just 48 hours, a staggering $2.5 trillion in market value vanished. šØ
This isn't just "market volatility"āitās a move that has reignited one of the oldest debates in finance: Is JPMorgan manipulating the silver market again? š¦š¬
š A History of "Spoofing"
This skepticism isn't based on rumors. In 2020, JPMorgan paid a record $920 million fine to the DOJ and CFTC for "spoofing" gold and silver markets between 2008 and 2016. Several traders were criminally convicted for placing fake orders to move prices. āļø
š Paper vs. Physical: The Great Divide
Todayās silver market is dominated by paper claims. For every ounce of physical silver, there are hundreds of ounces traded in paper futures.
The Squeeze: JPMorgan sits at the heart of this, acting as a major bullion bank on COMEX while holding massive amounts of physical silver.
The Divergence: While U.S. paper prices collapsed to $78, physical silver in Shanghai continued trading near $136. This suggests physical demand didnāt vanishāthe "paper price" was simply liquidated. ššš
š Who Wins the Liquidation Game?
When volatility spikes and exchanges hike margin requirements, retail traders are forced out. But a player with a balance sheet like JPMorgan's survives the margin calls and is positioned to:
Buy back futures at the bottom.
Take physical delivery at depressed paper prices.
Eliminate competition as leveraged players are flushed out. š
"History doesnāt repeat itself, but it often rhymes." ā Especially in a market built on leverage and opacity.
š Market Snapshot: XAG/USDT
Current Price: $79.27
24h Change: -6.96% š“
Trend: Highly Bearish/Volatility Spike
What do you think? Is this a natural correction of a vertical move, or are the big banks playing a familiar game? Letās discuss in the comments! š
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