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, the market underwent a violent but necessary cleansing of leveraged positions.
🔍 Why the Flash Crash Happened
The "cleansing" wasn't accidental. It was driven by a perfect storm:
The "Warsh Effect": The nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair signaled a pivot toward a hawkish, "Strong Dollar" policy, sparking massive profit-taking.
The Margin Squeeze: Higher CME Group margin requirements forced liquidations, causing prices to slide 10-15% in mere seconds.
🚀 The Three Pillars of the Rebound (#GoldAndSilverRebound)
Gold has reclaimed the $5,000 level and Silver is back above $85, supported by:
Central Bank Bids: Emerging market banks didn't panic; they bought the dip, treating the crash as a strategic entry point for non-dollar reserves.
Geopolitical Risk: With US-Iran tensions and escalating trade tariffs, the "Safe Haven" trade is back in full force.
The Silver Deficit: Beyond a store of value, Silver’s role in AI, EVs, and Solar tech means industrial manufacturers are stockpiling during every price dip.
📅 The 2026 Outlook
Major institutions like Deutsche Bank and UBS aren't backing down, maintaining year-end targets of $6,000 for Gold. The takeaway is clear: volatility weeds out the "weak hands," but fundamental scarcity remains the ultimate driver.
The Golden Rule: Panic sells; patience wins. As long as systemic uncertainty exists, Gold and Silver will maintain their monetary authority.