The Silver Short Squeeze: Just 14% of Futures Are Protected
On January 29, silver futures surged past $117, witnessing an extraordinary rise of 275% over the past year. The driving force behind this spike appears to be a significant shortage of physical silver, as current warehouse stock covers just 14% of the outstanding futures positions. This situation is exacerbated by low inventories, substantial commercial short […]
Wells Fargo predicts a market ‘short squeeze’ is approaching. Here are the stocks to consider for trading.
Wells Fargo Sees Positive Outlook for Stocks Wells Fargo is anticipating several factors that could drive stock prices up, particularly focusing on heavily shorted stocks that have been lagging. Analysts on Wall Street suggest that market dynamics, including a “reflation” and a potential short squeeze, are being influenced by increased consumer spending due to tax […]
Understanding the Huge Short Squeeze Happening in Silver and Broker Margin Calls
Over four decades ago, I embarked on this intriguing industry as a young market reporter focused on turnip trading, navigating the bustling floors of the Chicago Board of Trade and the Mercantile Exchange. The initial weeks were pretty tough for me since I was unfamiliar with the trading jargon thrown around by the pit traders. […]
What Became of the Big Squeeze?
Reflection on “The White Coat Investor” At the close of 2013, I penned a book titled The White Coat Investor: A Doctor’s Guide to Personal Finance and Investing. I had just become a millionaire, having transitioned to a partner earning over $300,000 in my first year—quite a jump from my previous salary. However, the book […]
ETH price decline to $3K prepares for $7B short squeeze if crypto market recovery continues
Ether Price Falls and Market Trends Ether dropped to $3,055, leading to $1.3 billion lost in long-term liquidations across various exchanges. There’s currently a short position exceeding $7 billion around the $4,000 mark, indicating potential for a rapid decline. A hidden bullish divergence hints at a possible bottom forming near $3,000. On Tuesday, Ether (ETH) […]
Silver prices decline amid intense trading as short squeeze begins to subside
Another hectic day in the London silver market saw physical silver prices drop from their recent peaks, hinting that the severe supply constraints might be easing a bit. Spot silver prices fell by nearly 3.6% at one point but managed to bounce back somewhat, still approaching the all-time high of $53.55 per ounce that was […]
Silver traders hurry to send bars to London as market faces a historic squeeze.
London’s silver market is experiencing significant upheaval due to a massive short squeeze, pushing prices above $50 per ounce for only the second time ever. This situation has drawn parallels to the Hunt brothers’ infamous attempts to dominate the market back in 1980. Prices in London have soared to levels rarely seen before, even surpassing […]
Silver traders hurry to send bars to London as unprecedented squeeze impacts market.
London’s Silver Market in Disarray Amid Short Squeeze (Bloomberg) — The silver market in London has been drastically affected by a significant short squeeze, pushing prices past $50 an ounce for only the second time ever. This situation has drawn parallels to the Hunt brothers’ infamous attempt to control the market back in 1980. Base […]
Bitcoin creates a bear trap reminiscent of 2024 before a significant short squeeze, according to a trader.
Key Points The current weakness in Bitcoin’s price might lead to a significant short liquidation event as bearish sentiment grows. New forecasts indicate that market makers are potentially setting up large bear traps intentionally. BTC’s price is now back at $113,000, with the short positions being cleared out. Bitcoin (BTC) may see its “next major […]
Analyst: XRP Is Primed for a Short Squeeze Rally
Technical indicators seem to hint that XRP might be on the verge of a rapid change, according to the well-known crypto analyst Cryptoinsightuk. In a recent post, the analyst pointed out significant on-chain and derivative data, illustrating a buildup of liquidity above current price levels, along with increasing open interest and patterns reminiscent of earlier […]