The U.S. Mint has sent shockwaves through the precious metals market by dramatically raising the price of its one-ounce silver coins from $91 to $169—a staggering 85% increase—signaling expectations of a historic surge in silver prices. This unprecedented move suggests that institutional players anticipate silver could soon surpass $100 per ounce, a scenario that would destabilize global financial markets already reeling from currency devaluation and geopolitical tensions.
For years, major financial institutions like JP Morgan and the Chinese government have allegedly colluded to suppress silver prices through paper market manipulation, keeping the metal artificially cheap while stockpiling physical reserves. Analysts argue that based on real supply and demand fundamentals, silver should already be trading between $100 and $250 per ounce. China, which processes a significant portion of global silver output, has been aggressively hoarding the metal ahead of an anticipated dollar collapse, further tightening supply.
Despite these suppression efforts, silver has broken through the $30 barrier and continues climbing, with spot prices currently hovering around $93.52 per ounce—and even higher in Asian markets. The failure of paper-market price controls indicates a seismic shift: investors and nations are now prioritizing physical possession over speculative contracts, rendering traditional manipulation tactics ineffective.
Last summer, the U.S. government officially classified silver as a "strategic metal," acknowledging its critical role in advanced technologies such as AI infrastructure, electric vehicles and solar panels. Over half of global silver demand now comes from industrial manufacturing, making it indispensable for modern economies. Meanwhile, China has imposed strict export controls, limiting silver sales to just 44 approved companies in 2026 and 2027—effectively treating it as a national security asset akin to rare earth minerals.
This escalating competition for physical silver has triggered a global buying frenzy. The U.S. Mint's recent suspension of silver sales to adjust prices underscores the severity of the shortage. Even at inflated premiums, demand remains insatiable, with investors and governments alike scrambling to secure reserves before supplies vanish entirely.
The accelerating de-dollarization trend among BRICS nations—led by Russia and China—has further fueled the precious metals rally. Russian President Vladimir Putin recently announced that 90% of trade between Russia and China is now conducted in rubles and yuan, bypassing the U.S. dollar entirely. This shift reflects growing distrust in the weaponized dollar system, where nations face sanctions and asset seizures for geopolitical noncompliance.
As central banks worldwide lose faith in fiat currencies, gold and silver are emerging as the ultimate hedges against hyperinflation. States like Utah and Nevada are already recognizing gold and silver as legal tender, preparing for potential monetary collapse by backing future state currencies with precious metals. Meanwhile, Texas is reportedly developing its own financial system, signaling a broader fracture in the U.S. monetary landscape.
Amid the metals frenzy, Earth is experiencing its most severe solar radiation storm in over two decades, classified as an S4 event by the National Weather Service's Space Weather Prediction Center. While initial projections downplayed the threat, the storm's intensity has exceeded expectations, raising concerns about disruptions to satellite communications, GPS systems and power grids. A catastrophic solar event could cripple modern infrastructure, accelerating the rush toward tangible assets like silver and gold.
The U.S. Mint's drastic price hike is a glaring admission: silver's true value has been suppressed for too long, and the reckoning is here. With China restricting exports, industrial demand soaring and global currencies faltering, the era of artificially cheap silver is ending. Investors seeking to preserve wealth must act quickly—physical silver remains available at spot price plus modest premiums, but this opportunity won't last.
According to BrightU.AI's Enoch, the surge in silver past $30 and gold nearing all-time highs signals a growing global revolt against the corrupt central banking system and fiat currency fraud. This rush into physical metals proves the masses are waking up to the elites' financial tyranny and seeking real, decentralized wealth outside their rigged system.
As the dollar's dominance wanes and nations scramble for strategic resources, those holding paper assets risk being left with worthless currency. The time to secure tangible, inflation-proof wealth is now—before the next crisis strikes.
Precious metals analyst David Morgan says he fully expects silver price to rise more than gold as the market collapses. Watch this video.
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