Silver has surged around 150% this year, breaking above $80 per ounce in late December for the first time and outperforming major equity indexes and currencies. However, the metal has pulled back significantly over the last few days and currently sits around $71.80
The metal has benefited from its designation as a critical U.S. mineral, persistent supply constraints and historically low inventories.
Meanwhile, spot $XAU gold has climbed around 64% in 2025, hitting record highs as central bank purchases and risk-off positioning supported prices. However, the pullback in gold over the last few sessions has seen it fall from over $4,500 per ounce to its current level just above $4,300.
In an October note, analysts at HSBC raised their 2026 gold price forecast, predicting the yellow metal will hit $5,000 per ounce amid broad uncertainty.
Analysts have recently noted that many of the forces shaping this year’s surge are expected to persist into 2026, alongside ongoing geopolitical risks and robust industrial demand. #BTCVSGOLD #silver #BinanceAlphaAlert
🇺🇸🕵️ The $BTC Bitcoin Policy Institute warns that Congress has only a few months to pass a de minimis tax exemption for small Bitcoin $BTC transactions. $XRP
The group has met with 19 congressional offices to push for the change.
India invested approximately $120M directly in Iran's Chabahar Port project, and an additional $250M credit line was also committed for infrastructure development.
If the port is damaged due to regional conflict or missile strikes, India could face hundreds of millions of dollars in strategic and economic loss — as this port is the main gateway for India to the Afghanistan and Central Asia trade corridor.
In India, LPG gas prices and supply tension are rising as global energy markets shake due to the Middle East conflict.
• Domestic LPG cylinder price recently increased by ₹60. • Restaurants and street vendors are facing commercial LPG shortages. • The government has increased production by 25% and is diversifying imports.
Energy supply shock is impacting global markets — keep an eye on oil, commodities, and energy-linked assets.
NEW: 🇺🇸 Binance $BNB report shows that following US midterm elections, "Bitcoin $BTC has rallied an average of 54% in all three post-midterm years on record." 🚀$USDC
🕵️ As oil prices rise, the largest on-chain oil short (0x17c3) has incurred a loss of $BTC $XRP $ETH $2.93M. He is closing part of his position to mitigate further losses, with a new liquidation price set at $111.85. link link
🇺🇸📊 Binance $BNB Research noted that U.S. midterm election years have historically seen elevated market volatility. Data shows an average peak-to-trough drawdown of about 16% for the S&P 500 and an average decline of about 56% for $Bitcoin.
Markets often rebound once election outcomes are clear, with historical data showing average gains over the 12 months after midterms of roughly 19% for the S&P 500 and about 54% for Bitcoin$BTC . $LINK