Silver: Short Positions Update

The short term silver price structure from June 28, 2011 to September 13, 2011 is similar to the price structure from November 30, 2020 to March 9, 2021. Commercial Futures Traders silver short positions on March 9, 2021 were 8% higher than they were on September 13, 2011.  This post updates the March 7, 2021 entry (Silver: Short Positions) to indicate Commercial Traders are positioning for a decline in silver this month that is expected to hit 19.48, by March 30, 2021 (+/- 1 trading day).

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Silver: Short Positions

Current structural calculations indicate Commercial Traders are positioning for a decline in silver this month that is expected to hit 19.48 by March 23, 2021.  A long term decline in silver is planned based on the significant number of short positions held by Commercial Traders. The U.S. Dollar is expected to move higher over the next two years and drive metal prices lower.

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Silver: Decline Extended

During the short squeeze in silver between January 28, 2021 and February 1, 2021, it appears Market Makers sold a significant number of shares to retail investors rushing in to buy silver derivatives such as SLV. Commercial Futures Traders short positions remained relatively unchanged.  This short squeeze is expected to extend the decline previously planned for silver. Adjustments in the engrbytrade silver model indicate a move to 13.93 is expected by August 25, 2021.

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Silver: Short Squeeze

The rally in silver today was expected as exchange insiders sold short to retail investors rushing in to buy silver. This short squeeze, discussed in the following article, is a move designed to drop the price of silver during the first half of 2021. Commercial Traders will continue to hold a significant number of short positions.  A move to 12.33 is expected by June 2021.

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Silver: Descending Triangle

High level structural patterns indicate a sharp decline in silver is expected during December, 2020.  On November 21, 2020, it was noted that silver would reach a low of 16.50 (+/-3%) by December 23, 2020.  A sharp decline below the Descending Triangle lower horizontal line (as shown below) is consistent with this 16.50 projection.  Based on a 16.50 silver price in December, as well as global demand, $50 is expected in 2021. Additional research will be needed to project a specific timeline.

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Gold and Silver: 2020

The latest engrbytrade gold and silver model pricing timelines are decreasing at a rapid rate as the Federal Reserve continues to inject trillions of dollars into the financial system.  The Federal Reserve has chosen a path that will force hard asset prices to move significantly higher by mid-2020. The first level expected for gold is in the $2450 range and silver in the $100 range. Volatility will increase as demand for gold and silver accelerates.

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