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Silver is Still Shocking the World

 

“Silver Is Still Shocking the World” – What’s Really Driving the Chaos in the Silver Market

The video titled “Silver Is Still Shocking the World” highlights a global silver market that continues to defy expectations and traditional pricing models. Behind the scenes, a powerful combination of industrial demand, physical shortages, and international price divergence is reshaping how silver behaves as both a commodity and a monetary metal.

In recent months, China has emerged as a dominant force, with Shanghai silver prices consistently trading above Western spot. This premium has exposed the widening disconnect between COMEX paper pricing and real‑world physical demand. At the same time, global mining output has struggled to keep pace with record consumption from solar, EVs, and electronics manufacturers — creating structural deficits that analysts can no longer ignore.

Retail investors are feeling the shock as well. Premiums on vintage bars, government bullion, and even common rounds have remained elevated, reflecting tight supply and strong collector appetite. Volatility has become the new normal, with sharp intraday swings and sudden liquidity gaps catching traders off guard.

Together, these forces paint a picture of a silver market undergoing a fundamental shift — one that continues to surprise analysts, investors, and institutions around the world.

Key Takeaways

1. China Is Driving a Global Price Divergence
Shanghai silver often trades well above Western spot, revealing a growing disconnect between physical demand and COMEX paper pricing.

2. Industrial Demand Is Exploding
Solar, EVs, and electronics manufacturers are consuming silver faster than miners can produce it, contributing to multi year supply deficits.

3. Physical Shortages Are Becoming Normal
Premiums remain elevated across retail bullion, vintage bars, and collectible rounds — a sign of tight supply and strong buyer interest.

4. Volatility Is Increasing
Silver’s intraday swings and liquidity gaps continue to shock traders, reinforcing its reputation as the most unpredictable precious metal.

5. The Paper vs. Physical Divide Is Widening
Spot price no longer reflects the true cost of acquiring real metal, especially in Asia and on the secondary market.

6. Silver’s Role Is Evolving
Once seen as a quiet monetary metal, silver is now at the center of global industrial growth and geopolitical demand shifts.

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Silver Hit $66, But Dealers Won’t Buy It. (The Freeze Begins)

 

URGENT MARKET WARNING:

While the spot price of silver hits record highs ($66+), a terrifying phenomenon is happening on the ground. Local Coin Shops (LCS) and major Refiners are suddenly refusing to buy back silver from the public.

In this deep dive by Lifestyle Finance, they expose the “Silver Freeze”—a liquidity crisis caused by the breakdown of the global hedging market. With lease rates hitting 39% and the market in “Deep Backwardation,” refiners can no longer hedge their inventory, forcing them to stop buying.

In this video, you will discover: The Refiner’s Dilemma: Why backwardation makes it mathematically impossible for refiners to buy your silver without losing money.

The 39% Signal: How skyrocketing lease rates prove the banks are out of metal.

The “Phantom Stock” Scam: Why online dealers are delaying shipments for weeks (and what it means for your order).

The Exit Strategy: How to liquidate your stack when the dealers close their doors. The “Buy” button works. The “Sell” button is broken. Don’t get trapped.

 

 

Taxes on Silver again?! What most people get wrong!

 

Thinking about selling your silver?

This video explores the world of silver coins and silver American eagles, particularly focusing on whether you need to report your sales.

Learn about different forms of silver coin stacking and what to consider before you sell silver, plus find some tips for silver gold investing from a fellow silver stackers YouTube channel.

Most investors focus on buying — but few ever plan for how they’ll sell silver.

Article and Video from – Your Trusted Gold & Silver Dealer: https://summitmetals.com/

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