While all eyes are always on gold, economist and author of "The Big Reset," Willem Middelkoop(Willem Middelkoop), has made a shocking prediction that could overturn investment portfolios in 2026.

Brief summary of the prediction:

Middelkoop believes that silver could jump from its current levels to reach a ceiling of $400 to $500 by the second quarter of this year. This is not just a rally, but what he describes as an "Apocalyptic Squeeze"(Apocalyptic Squeeze) on major financial institutions.

Why now?

The "Short Squeeze" trap(The Short Squeeze):
Simply put, major banks have been betting against silver for years and have sold "paper" contracts that they do not own in exchange for real metal. Now, with the price rising, these banks will be forced to buy real silver at any cost to cover their losses, creating a buying "tsunami" that will push the price to explode(similar to what happened with GameStop stock, but in the metals market).

Silver as the fuel for the future of AI and energy:

Silver is no longer just a "store of value"; it is an essential industrial element.

There is no artificial intelligence(AI) without high-efficiency electronic chips(silver is needed).

There are no electric vehicles(EVs) or solar energy without silver.
The supply from mines is not enough to meet this aggressive technological demand.

The gold/silver ratio:

Historically, silver has been very cheap compared to gold. A return to its natural ratios means silver must multiply several times to catch up with record gold prices.

Summary:

We are facing a conflict between "paper"(bank speculation) and "the metal"(real demand). Middelkoop says: buy silver before banks realize it is "naked" without physical backing.

Do you think silver will break records? And is it part of your hedging plan this year?