Silver Soars to the Moon While Bitcoin Struggles: What’s Going On?

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Hold your horses, folks! Silver just blasted to $63 per ounce, smashing all-time records. Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency world took a nosedive, slipping 2.74% in the past 24 hours. Top 20 coins are mostly in the red-except those stablecoins, of course, but they don’t count in the cool kids’ club. 🤑

This wild discrepancy in performance could mean big changes in where the money’s flowing. Classic signs of “risk-off,” right? But wait-some analysts have the gall to say it might actually be the opposite. Oh, the irony! 🤔

Why Is Silver Getting So Hot Right Now?

Silver’s been on a winning streak, hitting record highs during early Asian trading hours. It’s now sitting pretty as the sixth-largest global asset with a market cap of $3.5 trillion. That’s right, silver’s been hitting the gym. 💪

According to The Kobeissi Letter, we’re witnessing silver’s best 12-month run since 1979! Yes, you heard that correctly-almost half a century ago. 🕰️

“This silver rally makes 2020 and 2008 look like tiny speed bumps. A new era of monetary policy is here,” they said. Well, hello there, silver! 😏

JUST IN 🚨: Silver hits $63 for the FIRST time EVER 📈📈

– Barchart (@Barchart) December 11, 2025

As silver rockets upwards, people are scrambling to grab safe-haven assets. But why the sudden silver obsession? Trader Michael’s not buying it. According to him, it’s not about demand-it’s about “desperation.”

Over a mere four days, physical silver-backed ETFs soaked up more than 15.3 million ounces. That’s the second-largest weekly inflow of 2025. 🤑 Talk about silver fever!

And guess what? The silver ETF’s inflows are now on track for their 10th straight monthly inflow, something that’s only happened during systemic stress events. Sounds like a drama series waiting to happen! 📺

The biggest silver ETF, SLV, raked in nearly $1 billion in just a week, more than gold ETFs. That’s right, gold’s looking a bit jealous over there. 💰

“The global monetary system is quietly falling apart, and silver is the only thing sitting at the crossroads of two crises: sovereign debt climbing, and a worldwide shortage driven by tech demand,” Michael pointed out.

When money gets uncertain and supplies get scarce, silver doesn’t just climb-it “detaches.” Call it a serious case of market divorce. 🚀💸

Silver vs Bitcoin: The Race is On!

While silver’s having a party, the cryptocurrency market’s just sitting in the corner, nursing a drink. Over the last 24 hours, Bitcoin took a dip, losing more than 2%, continuing its sad downward spiral. 🥂

Analyst Maartun has noticed a pattern-2025 seems to be silver’s year. It’s even outshining gold! But Bitcoin? Well, it’s in the back seat, trailing behind.

“Over the past four years, Bitcoin’s been getting absolutely pummeled by silver. It’s lost over half its value when priced in silver,” remarked economist Peter Schiff. Ouch, Bitcoin, ouch. 😬

This “risk-off” shift is getting serious. When uncertainty hits, people tend to flock to the traditional safe bets: silver and gold. 🛡️

But hold your horses-some analysts aren’t buying into the “flight to safety” narrative. Crypto expert Ran Neuner is shaking things up with a bold take: The market’s actually in “FULL risk-on mode,” and people are missing it. Guess who’s not looking like the risky asset anymore? Yep, Bitcoin. 🙄

“Silver’s at all-time highs and climbing with acceleration. It’s a breakout. It’s the Beta gold! This is pure ‘Risk-On’,” Neuner boldly proclaimed. Someone’s got confidence! 💥

Neuner’s also eyeing the ETH/BTC ratio and the Russell 2000 index, hinting that the crypto world might not be dead after all. Stay tuned, folks-this drama’s just getting started! 📉📈

“Soon, the sellers in BTC will dry up, and the big catch-up trade will begin,” Neuner predicted. Time to bring out the popcorn! 🍿

Other analysts are betting on a Bitcoin comeback, but whether that holds true depends on whether the crypto crowd decides to get back into the game. Only time will tell, but don’t blink, because this rollercoaster isn’t slowing down! 🎢

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2025-12-11 10:28