How Silver Cracked $100 And Added More Than Bitcoin's Entire Market Cap In 3 Months

How Silver Cracked $100 And Added More Than Bitcoin's Entire Market Cap In 3 Months

Parshwa Turakhiya   Benzinga   Sat, January 24, 2026

Silver crossed the psychological $100 per ounce Friday, driven by solar panel demand and a historic supply squeeze, while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has crashed 30% from its $126,000 peak to $89,000.

The Numbers: Silver Added $2.83 Trillion

Silver closed October 31, 2025 at $48.68 per ounce. By Friday afternoon, it had crossed $100—a 104% surge in three months.  The total above-ground silver supply is estimated at approximately 56 billion ounces, including bullion, coins, jewelry, and industrial products.   At October’s price, silver’s total market value stood at roughly $2.73 trillion.

At today’s $99 price, that valuation has exploded to approximately $5.56 trillion—an increase of $2.83 trillion in three months.  That’s 1.5 times Bitcoin’s entire $1.84 trillion market cap added to silver’s value in 90 days.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin tumbled from above $126,000 in October to roughly $89,000 today.  The cryptocurrency’s market cap fell from over $2.4 trillion to $1.84 trillion, shedding more than $600 billion in value.

What’s Driving The Silver Rally

The silver rally is driven by an industrial necessity colliding with a supply crunch.

Solar panels now account for 29% of industrial silver demand, up from just 11% in 2014, according to the Silver Institute’s World Silver Survey 2025.

Each solar panel requires 15-25 grams of silver, and global solar capacity is forecast to hit 665 gigawatts in 2026.

Moreover, electric vehicles use 25-50 grams of silver versus 15-28 grams in conventional cars.

That demand isn’t going away—it’s accelerating as the green energy transition shifts from future trend to current reality.

The supply side is even tighter. The Silver Institute reports 2024 marked the fourth consecutive year of supply deficits:

• Mine production: 819.7 million ounces

• Total demand: 1.16 billion ounces

• Industrial demand: 680.5 million ounces (record high)

The deficit is structural. Over 70% of silver is produced as a byproduct of mining lead, zinc, and copper—meaning production can’t simply ramp up when prices spike.

Research from Ghent University and Engie Laborelec projects that by 2030, global silver demand could hit 48,000-52,000 metric tons annually while supply reaches only 34,000 metric tons.

The solar industry alone could consume 29-41% of projected global supply by decade’s end.

What Happens Next

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Silver Finally Hits $100 An Ounce — And Some Experts Say That’s Just The Beginning

Silver Finally Hits $100 An Ounce — And Some Experts Say That’s Just The Beginning

Myra P. Saefong     MarketWatch   Fri, January 23, 2026

Silver’s climb to the $100-an-ounce mark on Friday — a level it hit for the first time on record — was met with much fanfare by just about everyone who closely watches the market for the precious metal.

Silver has the characteristics of both a precious and an industrial metal and is in short supply. That’s why many investors believe in its potential for further price gains.

 The market “could still be closer to the beginning of the silver move rather than the end,” said Stefan Gleason, president and chief executive officer at Money Metals Exchange, given the breakdown in the gold-to-silver ratio and breakout in mining stock indexes. The ratio represents the relative value of gold to silver.

 “The silver market continues to show incredible momentum, with each pullback or pause being bought quickly,” Gleason told MarketWatch.

On Friday, silver for March delivery SI00 SIH26 traded as high as $101.86 an ounce on Comex, the highest intraday level on record. It settled at $101.33, up 5.2%. It has gained nearly 44% so far this month and is on track for its best month since December 1979, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

“Silver has been breaking milestone after milestone, with traders happy to buy every dip they could get their hands on,” said Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst for global macroeconomics at Forex.com.

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‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Author Says Gold, Silver Prices Don’t Really Matter

‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Author Says Gold, Silver Prices Don’t Really Matter

Anand Sinha   TheStreet   Fri, January 23, 2026

If you’re obsessively refreshing gold charts, cryptocurrency candles, or silver wicks, Robert Kiyosaki wants you to relax.

In an X post on Jan. 22, the "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author made it clear: he doesn’t care whether gold, silver, Bitcoin (BTC), or even Ethereum (ETH), rise or fall on any given day.

Why? Because, in his view, the real story isn’t market volatility. It’s the slow, steady erosion of the U.S. dollar.

U.S. debt soars, U.S. dollar sinks

Kiyosaki argues that as the U.S.’s federal debt continues to climb, the purchasing power of the dollar keeps falling.

He isn't wrong.

The U.S. federal government currently has $38.45 trillion in debt.

The U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the value of the dollar relative to a basket of foreign currencies, is at its lowest in two weeks at 98.30 at press time.

Once you accept this reality, Kiyosaki says, price swings start to matter a lot less.

However, the price movements of these popular assets have shaken the global markets.

Gold's price hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $4,967.03 per ounce on Jan. 23 and is now eyeing the $5,000 mark.

Silver is also hitting new records every few days, hitting the ATH of $100.29 per oz on Jan. 23.

Bitcoin, meanwhile, was exchanging hands at $88,866.80 at the time of writing—a pale shadow of the king coin when it hit north of $126,000 in early October last year.

Ether was trading at $2,915.86 at press time, 40% lower than the ATH of $4,953.73 it reached in late April last year.

Instead of worrying about these price movements, Kiyosaki points the finger at what he sees as a deeper problem: economic leadership.

Kiyosaki attacks 'incompetent, highly educated' PhDs in charge

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Why Biggest Money in the World Is Demanding Physical Gold & Silver? Massive Contagion Risk Looming?

Why Biggest Money in the World Is Demanding Physical Gold & Silver? Massive Contagion Risk Looming?

Miles Franklin Media:  1-22-2026

Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, is joined by Andy Schectman, Founder & CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, as gold surges toward $5,000 an ounce and silver pushes toward $100.

But the real story isn’t price. It’s delivery.

In this episode of The Real Story, Michelle and Andy break down why the biggest money in the world is no longer trading paper metals and instead standing for physical delivery of gold and silver in record volumes.

 COMEX deliveries are reaching historic levels, Shanghai silver is trading at persistent premiums, and institutions that once dismissed metals are quietly repositioning.

 From COMEX and London vault drains, to Davos discussions of Bretton Woods and reserve currency dependency, to rising risks of a failure-to-deliver scenario that could trigger systemic contagion – this conversation connects the dots the mainstream continues to ignore.

In this episode:

Why COMEX delivery volumes matter more than price

What “standing for delivery” actually means and why it’s different this time

Why silver is being repriced as a strategic and critical metal

The growing gap between paper markets and physical reality

What happens if physical demand overwhelms paper supply

Whether gold is quietly re-monetizing as a reserve asset

00:00 Introduction & Market Overview

 02:28 Interview with Andy Schectman

 03:18 Comex Market Dynamics

06:10 Physical Delivery & Market Implications

29:09 Global Geopolitical & Economic Shifts

35:28 Gold's Role in Global Finance

37:08 The Shift Away from the Dollar

41:46 The Future of Gold & Silver

47:38 Global Monetary Order & Capital Wars

57:54 Investment Strategies in Precious Metals

01:03:40 Conclusion & Final Thoughts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vH6HDqMgOo

Bix Weir-Economic Transition Is Going To Change The World, Silver Is Vital To The Future

Bix Weir -  Economic Transition Is Going To Change The World, Silver Is Vital To The Future

X22 Report:  1-23-2026

Silver, often overshadowed by gold in mainstream financial discussions, is positioned as a profoundly undervalued asset due to decades of market manipulation by powerful entities like JP Morgan through tactics such as "Operation Silver Slam" and naked shorts on the COMEX.

According to Bix Weir, this rigging has suppressed silver's true price, but its critical role in emerging technologies, particularly solar energy where demand has surged over 400% in recent years with new innovations like TOPCon cells requiring more silver per watt, underscores its misallocation and potential as an unparalleled investment.

Weir envisions a future where a global market meltdown forces reforms, meeting 17 key requirements for a freely traded silver market, allowing its value to soar in a post-cabal economy, while X22 Report highlights silver alongside gold as key indicators of shifting financial control away from central banks.

The economic transition unfolding globally is depicted as a battle between the failing old guard of central banks and a rising new system championed by figures like Trump, who is implementing tariffs, exposing fraud, and targeting the Federal Reserve for dismantlement.

 X22 Report portrays this shift as the exposure and collapse of the Great Reset agenda—characterized by scams like the green new deal that have devastated economies such as Germany's with soaring energy costs and remote control over infrastructure—contrasted with the Great Awakening, where unity, accountability, and reversals like domestic oil discoveries and deportation policies lower costs and reclaim national sovereignty.

Bix Weir complements this by tying silver's liberation from manipulation to broader financial reforms, predicting that by 2026, these changes will redefine everything as manipulated structures crumble and precious metals signal the end of centralized control.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4KYznGiZjs

How And Where To Sell Gold Coins For The Best Price

How And Where To Sell Gold Coins For The Best Price

With gold at record prices, now is the time to sell. Most coins are sold just for their weight and purity, but some collectible coins are worth more for their rarity, collectability, history and other extrinsic qualities.

Wealthy Single Mommy  Creator  Updated Sat, January 17, 2026

Whether you are a collector, investor, or inheritor of gold coins, now is a great time to sell, with gold prices at all-time highs and many people in need of cash thanks inflation and a lousy job market.

Unlike scrap jewelry, bullion or dental gold, coins are minted and typically stored as an investment or in some cases, a rare collector's item. Most coins are sold just for their weight and purity, but some collectible coins are worth significant money also for their rarity, collectability, history and other extrinsic qualities.

Bottom line up front: Best way to sell gold coins

In this post, we'll explain why we recommend either a local pawn shop (and how to find a good one) or online gold buyer Cash for Gold USA as our most trusted sources for buying most gold coins, jewelry and other precious metals and stones.

If you need more information, read on — we answer common questions about selling gold coins: How do you actually sell a gold coin, anyway? Who buys them, and how much are they worth? We answer these questions and more below:

How to sell gold coins

1. Learn about the value of your gold coins

If you don’t know what you’re selling, it’ll be very easy to be ripped off by the buyer. Is your gold coin simply bullion, worth its weight and purity at today's value — or is it a rare collectible? These posts can help you understand the value of your coins:

Start with a Google search, look through listings on ebay and coin collector sites and familiarize yourself with what you have. Understand the markings on your gold to help understand the purity. The 2026 Red Book Handbook of U.S. Coins Paperback and Price Guide is the Bible of coin collecting.

You might want to invest in a digital scale to understand the exact weight of your coin.

2. Check today’s gold price

As of January 11, 2026, gold was near record highs at $4,518.40.

At a minimum, your gold coins will always be worth at least the value of the gold that they contain. This will depend on the purity of the metal and the weight of the coin. Once you know this information, which you can find with a quick Google search about the coin, you should be able to quickly figure out the rough value of the coin.

An appraisal from a local jeweler or coin dealer can help further, especially if you believe your coin is rare.

These are some common gold coins in the United States and their value based on current gold prices as of January 11, 2026:

Gold Coin Approx. Market Value

American Gold Eagle $4,518

American Buffalo $4,518

Canadian Gold Maple Leaf $4,518

Indian Head Gold Eagle $2,259

South African Krugerrand $4,518

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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 1-21-2026

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Wed. 21 Jan. 2026

Compiled Wed. 21 Jan. 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Judy Note: (RUMORS)

The Plan To Save The World:

Phase Five: Economic reset – QFS activates, Fed ends, IRS abolished, gold-backed currency, NESARA funds released.

The Global Currency Reset has crossed the point of no return, ushering in the prosperity era under NESARA/GESARA.

Redemption appointments roll out in a 5-day window beginning Mon. 19 Jan. through Fri. 23 Jan. 2026, with Tier 4B notifications flowing today and exchanges/Zim redemptions prioritizing humanitarian projects under the fully operational Quantum Financial System. Gold-standard rates secure asset-backed payouts, massive wealth transfer from corrupt elites to the faithful patriots—debt jubilee wipes away burdens, freeing humanity for the Golden Age.

The QFS enforces sovereign freedom worldwide across 209 BRICS nations, with prosperity packages, no taxes on earnings, and trillions redirected to rebuild America, end poverty, and uplift the planet.

Redemption Centers for the general public open under military security by early February, linked via Starlink for secure GESARA wallets.

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Tues. 20 Jan. 2026 Bruce, The Big Call  667-770-1866, pin123456#, 667-770-1865

The Iranian Rial and Venzuela Bolivar are on the screens and will be part of the exchange

Tier 3 was supposed to receive notification on their funds yesterday and today Tues. 20 Jan.

Sources say that Tier 4b should get notification Wed. or Thurs. and begain exchanges this week.

One source said 72 hours to 96 hours (3-4 days) for notification.

The far date for Tier4b notification is Sat. 24 Jan.

They will ask how much money you need for your Humanitarian Project for the first 90 days.

Redemption Centers will give you a higher rate than a bank.

Banks cannot redeem the Zim Bond. You do that at a Redemption Center.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/01/21/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-january-21-2026/

Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Frank26    Just like a cartoon character like the road runner, legs are moving, moving, moving, moving and as soon as you let him touch the ground - BOOM - he's going to take off.  That's the way I see the monetary reform of Iraq...

Militia Man  You got to be careful about how you read articles.  In the last three or four days a lot of articles have a lot of...hype.  They have an agenda and they're slanted.  If you haven't been around a long time, even I get confused sometimes but if you...look at the context of the articles then you can find out how biased, slanted etc, they are, politically driven.  So be careful what you read.

Mnt Goat   we must believe that the Trump administration wants the reinstatement of the Iraq dinar even more than we do, however the situation in and around Iraq must be stable. Trump plans to bring in massive US money to Iraq for development and investment, but it must be stable and secure first. 

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Hong Kong & China Launch Gold Clearing System

Arcadia Economics:  1-20-2026

The gold and silver prices continue to rally, and as that's happening ,the East continues to make preparations to take control of the markets.

The latest development is a new gold clearing system set up by Hong Kong and China, which Vince goes through in this morning's show, as well as the rest of today's precious metals developments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAUOBmcoa7k

Gold, Silver and Bitcoin: How These 3 Assets Have Protected Wealth in Uncertain Times

Gold, Silver and Bitcoin: How These 3 Assets Have Protected Wealth in Uncertain Times

Sean Bryant  GOBankingRates   Sun, January 18, 2026

Is there a foolproof way to avoid large portfolio swings? Whether you are young in your investment journey or are nearing retirement and looking for a way to avoid large dips in your portfolio’s value, it’s important to understand what history says about storing wealth.

In this article, we’ll cover how gold, silver and bitcoin fare during uncertain times and what this means for your portfolio.

Gold Shines During Uncertain Times

Gold has historically been a strong hedge against inflation. This means that as volatility increases in the market, gold remains relatively stable. Not only does gold hold its value, but it’s also a liquid asset. For example, you can walk into any pawn shop or jewelry store and sell your gold on the same day.

During the pandemic, the value of gold grew stronger. In fact, in January 2020, the price of gold was at $1,581 per ounce, according to Macrotrends. By the end of 2020, the price grew to $1,895, which is an almost 20% gain. Part of the reason gold remains a stable investment during uncertain times is that it is globally recognized as valuable.

Silver Remains Stable During Uncertain Times

Silver has been used alongside gold during uncertain times; however, it isn’t as stable as gold. The intrinsic value of silver is heavily dependent on its use as an industrial commodity and a monetary metal.

To Read More:  https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gold-silver-bitcoin-3-assets-135417680.html

$5,000 Gold, $100 Silver INCOMING as Fiat Experiment Collapses Globally

$5,000 Gold, $100 Silver INCOMING as Fiat Experiment Collapses Globally

Taylor Kenny: 1-20-2026

Gold and silver are shattering all-time highs — and the world’s financial system is cracking under the pressure.

As of Tuesday morning, January 20th, gold sits at a staggering $4,735 an ounce. Silver has surged to $93. This isn't a blip. It’s a blaring siren.

CHAPTERS:

 00:00 – Gold & Silver Break Records

01:26 – Geopolitical Chaos & Economic Fallout

02:17 – The $9 Trillion Debt Time Bomb

02:45 – Japan's Bond Crisis Echoes Globally

 04:07 – The Central Bank Playbook

04:36 – The Real Economic Picture

05:34 – Currency Reset Patterns

 06:31 – Final Warning & What To Do Next

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haSvPOsOOig

Economic Videos From Andy Schectman 1-20-2026

Massive Fed’s Gold Revaluation Ahead! If You Own Gold or Silver, Watch This Now - Andy Schectman

Business Upside: 1-19-2026

What happens if Gold becomes the reserve currency of the world instead of the US Dollar?

A potential Federal Reserve gold revaluation is gaining attention as precious metals expert Andy Schectman highlights powerful signals from the US financial system.

 In this video, we break down what a Fed gold revaluation means for gold and silver investors, how it could impact the US dollar, inflation, and global markets, and why many believe gold and silver prices may be entering a strong bullish phase.

This analysis covers gold price forecast, silver price prediction, Federal Reserve policy, US economy outlook, and long-term wealth protection strategies.

If you own gold or silver or are planning to invest, this video offers clear insights, positive market perspective, and macro-economic clarity based on current US trends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNCp0bGUoms

This Isn’t Going Back — The Silver Market Is Breaking | Andy Schectman

MacroEdge: 1-20-2026

In this video, we break down why the global silver market is under growing structural pressure as physical delivery demand accelerates and paper trading mechanisms begin to lose control.

Nation-states, central banks, and major industrial buyers are increasingly demanding real metal, not paper promises — exposing deep imbalances in futures markets like COMEX and the LBMA.

Andy Schectman explains how rising physical demand, shrinking available inventories, and the classification of silver as a critical mineral are changing how the market functions.

Unlike previous cycles, price-suppression tactics such as margin hikes are no longer stopping the trend — they are simply transferring silver from weak hands to the strongest buyers on earth.

This is not about short-term price predictions or hype. It’s about market structure, delivery risk, counterparty exposure, and why physical silver is becoming strategically important in a world moving away from debt-based settlement systems.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZEKE5k0dEs

The Gold-Silver Ratio Is Collapsing — Andy Schectman Warns This Is Serious

The Gold-Silver Ratio Is Collapsing — Andy Schectman Warns This Is Serious

MacroEdge:  1-19-2026

The Gold–Silver Ratio is collapsing — and according to Andy Schectman, this is not a normal market move.

 In this video, we break down what’s happening right now in the gold and silver markets, why silver is suddenly outperforming gold, and what a rapidly falling gold-silver ratio has historically signaled during periods of financial stress.

While most investors focus only on price charts, Andy Schectman has consistently warned that the real signal comes from behavior — physical demand, delivery pressure, and how capital moves when confidence in paper markets begins to weaken.

That’s exactly what we’re seeing today. Gold is holding near historic highs. Silver is surging with outsized daily gains. And the gold-silver ratio is compressing fast.

 In this discussion, we cover:

What the gold-silver ratio is and why it matters

Why silver often moves aggressively after gold leads

 How physical demand and delivery stress impact the market

Why Andy Schectman believes this moment is serious, not speculative

What a collapsing ratio has historically meant for precious-metals investors

This is not about hype or short-term price predictions.

It’s about understanding macro signals, market structure, and why experienced investors pay attention to gold and silver when confidence in currencies starts to erode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZidKzPMRiE