Author: Olumide Adesina

Olumide Adesina is a French-born Nigerian financial writer. He tracks the financial markets with over 15 years of working experience in investment trading.

Gold Plunges Most in 40+ Years, Silver Records Historic Intraday Crash in Brutal Reversal

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Silver recorded a record intraday decline, and gold experienced its largest decline in forty years in a sharp reversal of the surge that drove prices to all-time highs. Gold experienced its largest intraday decline since the early 1980s, falling more than 12 percent to fall below $5,000 per ounce.

 

Silver fell as much as 36% as the selloff swept through the larger metals markets, a record intraday decline. In London, copper dropped 3.4 percent from its all-time high on Thursday.

A sell-off of commodity currencies, such as the Swedish krona and the Australian dollar, helped the dollar soar. Over the past year, investor demand for precious metals has reached record highs, shocking seasoned traders and causing extraordinary price volatility.

This picked up speed in January as investors flocked to the traditional safe havens amid worries about currency depreciation, the Federal Reserve’s independence, trade disputes, and geopolitical unrest.

The selloff on Friday, which surpassed the October decline, is the biggest shock to the rally. The dollar’s recovery following reports that the Trump administration was getting ready to nominate Kevin Warsh for Fed chair—a move that was subsequently confirmed—was what set it off.

Investors who had been hoarding metals after the US president indicated it would allow the currency weaken earlier were disheartened by the greenback’s surge.

Warsh is seen as the most formidable opponent of inflation among the finalists, which raises expectations of a monetary policy that would support the dollar and devalue bullion priced in US dollars. According to Aakash Doshi, global head of gold and metals strategy at State Street Investment Management, “Trump’s announcement of Warsh as his choice for the next Fed Chair has been a US dollar positive and precious metals negative.

 

CME Raises Gold, Silver Margins in Wake of Historic Precious Metals Crash

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CME Group is increasing margins on Comex gold and silver futures. The exchange said in a statement on Friday that gold margins will increase from the current 6 percent for a non-heightened risk profile to 8 percent of the underlying contract’s value. According to the report, the elevated risk profile margins will rise from the current 6.6 percent to 8.8 percent.

 

According to the statement, silver margins for non-heightened risk profiles will increase to 15 percent from 11 percent, while those for heightened risk profiles will increase to 16.5 percent from 12.1 percent. The margin on palladium and platinum futures will also increase. The modification, which comes after a “normal review of market volatility to ensure adequate collateral coverage,” is effective as of Monday’s close

Traders of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium futures will have to provide more collateral to guarantee they can fulfill their obligations. Even so, the exchange regularly increases margins.

Gold experienced its largest intraday decline since the early 1980s, falling more than 12 percent to fall below $5,000 per ounce.

Silver fell as much as 36% as the selloff swept through the larger metals markets, a record intraday decline. Copper dropped 3.4 percent from its all-time high on Thursday. A sell-off of commodity currencies, such as the Swedish krona and the Australian dollar, helped the dollar soar.

Nvidia to Pour ‘Huge’ Funds into OpenAI, Likely Its Biggest Deal Yet

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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said the company will take part in OpenAI’s most recent funding round, which could be “the largest investment we’ve ever made.” While in Taipei on Saturday, Huang told reporters, “We will invest a great deal of money.” “I support OpenAI. The work they produce is amazing. They are among the most significant businesses of our day.

 

Huang called the investment “huge,” but he did not specify how much the company might contribute. As he arrives in Taipei for a dinner party with the company’s Taiwanese suppliers, Jensen Huang addresses members of the media. Huang added that Altman is in the process of closing the round and said, “Let Sam announce how much he’s going to raise—it’s for him to decide.”

However, because it’s such a wise investment, we will undoubtedly take part in the upcoming funding round. On Friday, the Wall Street Journal revealed that Nvidia had revealed a plan.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, the company will take part in OpenAI’s most recent funding round, which could be “the largest investment we’ve ever made.” While in Taipei on Saturday, Huang told reporters, “We will invest a great deal of money.” “I support OpenAI. The work they produce is amazing. They are among the most significant businesses of our day.

Huang called the investment “huge,” but he did not specify how much the company might contribute. As he arrives in Taipei for a dinner party with the company’s Taiwanese suppliers, Jensen Huang addresses members of the media.

Huang added that Altman is in the process of closing the round and said, “Let Sam announce how much he’s going to raise—it’s for him to decide.” However, because it’s such a wise investment, we will undoubtedly take part in the upcoming funding round. On Friday, the Wall Street Journal revealed that Nvidia had revealed a plan.

China Imposes Full-Day Silver Fund Pauses Amid Commodity Mania

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China suspended trading of five commodity funds on Friday to reduce the underlying risks of investment mania in gold, silver, and oil, and to stop the mania of gold, silver, and oil investors.

Silver’s Momentum Reset Sets the Stage for the Next Leg Higher

The only public fund investing in silver futures in mainland China, UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund, a listed open-ended fund (LOF), will be suspended for the entire day on Friday, the second such halt since January 22.

The only public fund in China that makes direct investments in silver futures, the UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund, was suspended for the duration of the trading day. After several risk alerts and brief pauses since late 2025, this is its second full-day suspension since January 22.

The fund has traded at unsustainable premiums—around 36 percent over Shanghai Futures Exchange silver contracts—driven by speculative demand, social media hype, and limited alternatives for Chinese investors to gain silver exposure.

Shorter one-hour suspensions (until 10:30 a.m.) were imposed on four oil LOFs.  According to analysts quoted in reports, these halts are intended to preserve capital market stability, shield retail investors from potential “huge losses” if conditions abruptly reverse, and lower underlying systemic risks.

A significant increase in silver and gold prices, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply limitations (including China’s previous export restrictions), is among the background factors.

Chinese investors’ speculative demand,  demonstrated by the premiums local prices have earned over international benchmarks, contributed to the increase in global prices. There have also been other indications of high demand. With warnings that the premium over Shanghai Futures Exchange contracts is “unsustainable,”

China’s sole pure-play silver fund temporarily stopped trading this week and turned away new clients. Citigroup Inc. stated earlier this week that “Chinese retail investors tend to be trend-following, like traders in US futures and derivatives markets.”

The bank projected that silver would reach $150 in three months and that strong buying would continue “due to robust short-term momentum.” Gold prices have risen alongside demand from exchange-traded funds backed by the metal. However, ETF withdrawals have not stopped silver’s recent sharp increases.

Ripple: XRP Slides Below $1.55 Amid Market Pressure: More Losses on the Horizon?

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XRP is currently trading below $1.66 after a notable decline.   XRP is between $1.60 and $1.65, down about 11% over the past day.

Details on the Recent Movement. 24-hour range: Low ~$1.55, high ~$1.75 after a wider decline from recent highs around $1.90–$2.00 earlier in the month.

Recent performance: Much of January’s earlier gains have been erased, down about 6% in the last 24 hours and about 8% over the last week. Market context: This aligns with wider crypto market pressure (e.g.). g. macro factors like tariff tensions and geopolitical risks (e.g., Bitcoin declining toward $87K in some reports).

Trump-Iran mentions in sentiment, and risk-off selling. Additionally, XRP open interest has plummeted to multi-month lows, indicating less leverage and trader caution.

Technical notes: $1.8 had been repeatedly tested as a crucial support zone. Bearish signals have resulted, with some analysts cautioning that if momentum doesn’t reverse, there may be more declines towards $1.60–$1.72. Others, however, believe that this is a shakeout, with bullish divergence for a bounce and spot volume spikes close to support.

BTC Falls Below $76K in Weekend Selloff, Revisits Post-“Liberation Day” Levels

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Bitcoin fell below $76,000, falling roughly 40% from its 2025 peak and returning to levels last observed following the “Liberation Day” tariff fallout.

Bitcoin is trapped by the bears this week.
Bitcoin is trapped by the bears this week.

What started as a severe crash in October has turned into something more destructive: a selloff shaped by a lack of buyers, momentum, and confidence rather than panic.

There hasn’t been a clear spark, cascading liquidations, or systemic shock like there was during the October drawdown; instead, there has only been declining demand, thinning liquidity, and a token that isn’t connected to larger markets.

Risk rallies, dollar weakness, and geopolitical strain have not affected Bitcoin.

There was no rotation in cryptocurrency even during the recent sharp fluctuations in gold and silver.

Bitcoin experienced its fourth consecutive monthly decline of almost 11%. This is the longest losing streak since 2018, during the crash that followed the 2017 surge in initial coin offerings.

Ripple: XRP Falls Below $1.80: Smart Money Accumulating or More Pain Ahead

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XRP is currently trading below $1.80 after a notable decline.   XRP is between $1.75 and $1.76, down about 6% over the past day.

This represents a distinct break below the $1.80 mark. Key Details on the Recent Movement24-hour range: Low ~$1.73, high ~$1.89 (per CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko aggregates).

Recent performance: Much of January’s earlier gains have been erased, down about 6% in the last 24 hours and about 8% over the last week. Market context: This aligns with wider crypto market pressure (e.g.). g. macro factors like tariff tensions and geopolitical risks (e.g., Bitcoin declining toward $87K in some reports).

Trump-Iran mentions in sentiment, and risk-off selling. Additionally, XRP open interest has plummeted to multi-month lows, indicating less leverage and trader caution.

Technical notes: $1.8 had been repeatedly tested as a crucial support zone. Bearish signals have resulted, with some analysts cautioning that if momentum doesn’t reverse, there may be more declines towards $1.60–$1.72. Others, however, believe that this is a shakeout, with bullish divergence for a bounce and spot volume spikes close to support.

China Halts Silver Fund for Full Day to Limit Speculative Damage

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China suspended trading of five commodity funds on Friday to reduce the underlying risks of investment mania in gold, silver, and oil, and to stop the mania of gold, silver, and oil investors.

Silver’s Momentum Reset Sets the Stage for the Next Leg Higher

The only public fund investing in silver futures in mainland China, UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund, a listed open-ended fund (LOF), will be suspended for the entire day on Friday, the second such halt since January 22.

The only public fund in China that makes direct investments in silver futures, the UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund, was suspended for the duration of the trading day. After several risk alerts and brief pauses since late 2025, this is its second full-day suspension since January 22.

The fund has traded at unsustainable premiums—around 36 percent over Shanghai Futures Exchange silver contracts—driven by speculative demand, social media hype, and limited alternatives for Chinese investors to gain silver exposure.

Shorter one-hour suspensions (until 10:30 a.m.) were imposed on four oil LOFs.  According to analysts quoted in reports, these halts are intended to preserve capital market stability, shield retail investors from potential “huge losses” if conditions abruptly reverse, and lower underlying systemic risks.

A significant increase in silver and gold prices, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply limitations (including China’s previous export restrictions), is among the background factors.

Chinese investors’ speculative demand,  demonstrated by the premiums local prices have earned over international benchmarks, contributed to the increase in global prices. There have also been other indications of high demand. With warnings that the premium over Shanghai Futures Exchange contracts is “unsustainable,”

China’s sole pure-play silver fund temporarily stopped trading this week and turned away new clients. Citigroup Inc. stated earlier this week that “Chinese retail investors tend to be trend-following, like traders in US futures and derivatives markets.”

The bank projected that silver would reach $150 in three months and that strong buying would continue “due to robust short-term momentum.” Gold prices have risen alongside demand from exchange-traded funds backed by the metal. However, ETF withdrawals have not stopped silver’s recent sharp increases.

Silver Fund Full-Day Halt, Oil Funds Paused: China Acts to Limit Speculative Losses

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China suspended trading of five commodity funds on Friday to reduce the underlying risks of investment mania in gold, silver, and oil, and to stop the mania of gold, silver, and oil investors.

Silver’s Momentum Reset Sets the Stage for the Next Leg Higher

The only public fund investing in silver futures in mainland China, UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund, a listed open-ended fund (LOF), will be suspended for the entire day on Friday, the second such halt since January 22.

The only public fund in China that makes direct investments in silver futures, the UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund, was suspended for the duration of the trading day. After several risk alerts and brief pauses since late 2025, this is its second full-day suspension since January 22.

The fund has traded at unsustainable premiums—around 36 percent over Shanghai Futures Exchange silver contracts—driven by speculative demand, social media hype, and limited alternatives for Chinese investors to gain silver exposure.

Shorter one-hour suspensions (until 10:30 a.m.) were imposed on four oil LOFs.  According to analysts quoted in reports, these halts are intended to preserve capital market stability, shield retail investors from potential “huge losses” if conditions abruptly reverse, and lower underlying systemic risks.

A significant increase in silver and gold prices, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply limitations (including China’s previous export restrictions), is among the background factors.

Chinese investors’ speculative demand,  demonstrated by the premiums local prices have earned over international benchmarks, contributed to the increase in global prices. There have also been other indications of high demand. With warnings that the premium over Shanghai Futures Exchange contracts is “unsustainable,”

China’s sole pure-play silver fund temporarily stopped trading this week and turned away new clients. Citigroup Inc. stated earlier this week that “Chinese retail investors tend to be trend-following, like traders in US futures and derivatives markets.”

The bank projected that silver would reach $150 in three months and that strong buying would continue “due to robust short-term momentum.” Gold prices have risen alongside demand from exchange-traded funds backed by the metal. However, ETF withdrawals have not stopped silver’s recent sharp increases.

Gold’s Wild Ride: Second-Day Freefall Caps Off 25% Monthly Explosion

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Gold is seeing significant liquidation for the second day in a row on Friday following a parabolic increase of over 25% since the start of this month and a string of record highs set over the last two weeks or so, Amidst the optimism surrounding a Senate agreement to fund the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year, the US dollar sees some positive movement.

Gold reduces significant intraday losses to the $5,100 range, but it appears vulnerable after a series of record highs set over the last two weeks or so and a parabolic increase of more than 25 percent since the beginning of this month.

Amidst the optimism surrounding a Senate agreement to fund the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year, the US dollar sees some positive movement.

This turns out to be a major factor undermining the safe-haven precious metal and helps reduce short-term political uncertainty

However, the possibility of lower US interest rates and the risk of the Federal Reserve losing its independence could prevent any significant USD appreciation and support the lower-yielding gold.

Furthermore, investor sentiment may be impacted by US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, which should further limit bullion losses. Therefore, before confirming that the XAU/USD pair has peaked, bearish traders should exercise caution.