All That Glitters Still Isn’t Done: Why the Gold and Silver Bull Has Miles to Run

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06-09

With gold flirting at $3,200 and silver shining at $33, this rally isn’t just alive—it’s evolving.

We’re now halfway through 2025, and the precious metals market is putting on a show that would make even the most seasoned sceptic raise an eyebrow—and maybe an offer. Gold is up a glittering 29% year-to-date, brushing the $3,200 mark after having already kissed $3,500 back in April. Silver, never content to be a mere understudy, has leapt 21.6%, resting comfortably above $33/oz with forecasts hinting at $40 before the year bows out.

Now, before anyone mutters the word “bubble,” allow me to assure you—this isn’t a speculative sugar rush. It’s a structural, fundamental, and dare I say, rather elegant repricing of reality. And I, for one, am still happily along for the ride.

Old money, new world: gold’s form finds fresh structure

Gold: $3,500 Wasn’t the Top—It Was the Opening Act

If you blinked in April, you might have missed it: gold hit a record-breaking $3,500/oz. Since then, it's cooled slightly, now hovering around $3,200—but don’t mistake that for weakness. This is a breather, not a burnout.

My original price target of $3,200–$3,500? Well, that’s looking conservative now. Goldman Sachs has upped its forecast to $3,700, with a more enthusiastic “bull case” shouting $4,500 from the rooftops. UBS and JP Morgan are equally bullish, citing a structural bid driven not by speculators, but by central banks hoovering up gold like it’s going out of style—1,000 metric tons expected this year alone. That’s nearly a quarter of all global demand. It’s like gold has found itself a new fanbase with deep pockets and geopolitical anxiety.

Technicals now echo the narrative: gold’s move is more method than madness.

Gold pushes upper Bollinger Band — structure, not speculation, leads

Here’s what most investors still miss: gold is thriving despite positive real interest rates. Traditionally, a 1.5% real yield in the US would be the equivalent of garlic to a golden vampire. Not anymore. The relationship has shifted. Gold is no longer just a hedge—it’s a rebellion. A glittering middle finger to the global currency debasement and unchecked fiscal sprawl we’re all quietly enduring.

Not All That Glitters Is Paper: Why I Still Fancy Physical

I get the appeal of ETFs. Slick, fast, and digital—just like a dating app for metals. But when it comes to gold, I prefer old-fashioned romance. Physical bullion, tucked safely away in allocated storage, is still the gold standard.

Most ETFs run on unallocated storage, meaning you don’t really own a gold bar—you own a claim on a gold blob. And if things get hairy, good luck trying to redeem that blob when everyone else is sprinting to the exits. That’s not peace of mind—that’s queuing up at a bank run with a note that says, “Trust me.”

Allocated gold, while pricier to store, is the equivalent of having actual coins in your purse when the ATMs go dark. You know exactly what you own, and more importantly, where it is.

Silver: The Overachiever in a Miner’s Outfit

Silver is proving it’s more than gold’s shadow. Up 21.6% since January, silver is now cementing its dual role as both a monetary and industrial powerhouse. With forecasts ranging from $39 to $40/oz by year’s end, there’s still plenty of headroom in this metal’s upside.

And here’s a tasty tidbit: every electric vehicle requires three times the silver of its petrol cousin. Each solar panel? Around 20 grams. Combine that with a three-year decline in mining production, and you've got a supply crunch wrapped in a green energy bow. This isn’t just bullish—this is basic arithmetic dressed up in solar panels and EVs.

The result? A structural deficit that’s not going away anytime soon. Supply chains are under pressure from regulatory tightening and geopolitical unpredictability. Yet most investors are still treating silver like it’s the junior sibling at the grown-up table. That’s a mistake. It’s the scrappy underdog with real teeth.

A look at silver’s setup reveals structure beneath the volatility.

Silver steadies in channel—underpriced strength meets industrial momentum

Of course, silver’s industrial bent means it’s more volatile than gold. It’ll occasionally throw a tantrum when global growth stumbles. But that’s also where opportunity hides—in the dips, the doubt, the temporary panic.

The Shiny Outlook: Still Bullish, Still Beautiful

To the cynics whispering “top,” I say: not even close. Gold has found new structural tailwinds—central banks, currency hedging, and a new tolerance for positive real yields. Silver is riding the green energy revolution with declining supply and rising demand. These aren’t flash-in-the-pan narratives—they’re tectonic shifts.

Personally, I’m holding firm: physical gold forms my portfolio’s backbone, while silver gets the more dynamic allocation for growth. The mix gives me both stability and flair—think of it as a tailored suit with racing stripes.

Yes, there’ll be corrections. Yes, the headlines will panic when gold drops $50 or silver stumbles a few percent. But bull markets in precious metals tend to go on longer, and climb higher, than most expect. And this one has all the hallmarks of a classic: monetary upheaval, geopolitical strain, and a supply-demand equation that just doesn’t add up.

So, here we are—mid-2025, and the gold-silver bull still has a sparkle in its eye. If you’re already on board, stay seated. If you’re not, don’t wait until the next all-time high to believe the trend.

When stability glows, opportunity tips the scale in silver’s favour

Because sometimes, the best time to buy gold isn’t when it’s cheap—it’s when it’s finally being properly priced.

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